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Puppy Problems? Don’t Scold it – School it!
Is there anything more loveable than that little bundle of puppyness you chose to make a part of your family? Even the coldest heart would …
Cats and the veterinary practice
At Sugarloaf Animal Hospital, we recognize that due to your cat’s uniquely feline character and quirks, a trip to the Vet can be hugely stressful …
Pets of a certain age…
We are lucky to see many older animals at the Sugarloaf Animal Hospital. Many of them we have literally known since they were just babies, …
Rabbit Calicivirus Disease RCD in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
Rabbit calicivirus disease (RCD) is a very serious infectious disease that can kill pet rabbits in Australia. There is some confusion about some aspects of …
When dogs attack people – a veterinarian’s perspective
I have been asked many times for my opinion on situations where dogs attack people. There have been numerous events around Newcastle over the last …
Feeding as a Method of Attracting Wildlife to your Garden
While working as a veterinarian and an animal health and welfare advocate, I make a big effort to upset people as little as possible. But …
What do I feed my Eclectus Parrot?
Even in the case of humans, dogs, and cats (species which have been extensively studied) absolute knowledge about all nutrient requirements are not even close …
