Archive / 2025


Sunscreen Summer!

Protecting Pets from Sunburn Helen Keller once said, “Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.”  Love your work Helen but you didn’t own a white cat. Bronzed and boujee isn’t so...
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Meet Dr Chris Watson - Visiting Veterinarian (with Special Interest In Orthopaedics).

Welcome Dr. Chris Watson to Mittagong Vet! We’re delighted to announce that local veterinarian Dr. Chris Watson is now offering, by appointment, his highly experienced veterinary services at Mittagon...
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Canine Kennel Cough

What Is Kennel Cough? Kennel Cough is the common name for Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD), also called infectious tracheobronchitis or Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI). It’s a hi...
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Easter: The Dangers that your Dog or Cat May Face including Chocolate Toxicity

Easter Poisoning in Pets - blog 2025   It’s “the reason for the season” according to Beagles, Labradors & Spaniels… FOOD! Easter in Australia means celebrating with delicious foods; chocolates bunn...
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Arthritis in Dogs (2025)

ARTHRITIS IN DOGS What is arthritis? Osteoarthritis (arthritis) is a chronic degenerative inflammatory disorder which causes damage to cartilage of the joints and surrounding tissues. It is characte...
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Why is my dog so itchy?

Atopy and Allergies in dogs Spring sets in motion an onset of itchiness in dogs, especially for whom itchy skin conditions can cause great distress and discomfort. The cause of itchy skin (pruritis) ...
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Mushroom Poisoning in Pets

Dogs are curious & may scavenge in their yard, especially puppies. Likewise, some cats may eat things in the yard, including mushrooms. Inspect yards often, removing any mushrooms. Wild mushrooms grow...
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