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There are few things harder for a pet owner than coming to the realisation that their pet is so elderly or unwell that it may need to be put to sleep. For many loving owners, the very idea seems horrible, but there can come a time when it is far crueller to keep your beloved pet alive than to let them peacefully pass away with the help of an experienced vet.
Consider your pet’s quality of life
When you’re deciding whether to put your pet down or not, the biggest question in your mind should be concerning its quality of life. Things to consider are:
- Whether your pet is still able to enjoy interaction with you and other people or animals.
- Whether they have begun to lose control of bodily functions. For example, can they control their bladder or bowels?
- Whether they still enjoy eating and if they still have an appetite for food.
- Whether they can still move around easily and without pain.
Once an animal is unable to enjoy these basic things, you may be causing them undue suffering by keeping them alive. A cat that can’t keep itself clean is likely to become stressed and a dog that doesn’t want to interact with its owner is clearly unhappy.
Get an expert opinion
Of course, you don’t have to make the decision alone. Choose a vet you trust and let them help you decide whether it would be kinder to put your pet down.
Find compassionate and professionals vets at the Ku-Ring-Gai Veterinary Hospital and Pet Clinic, call 02 9119 5907 to make an appointment.
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Here is a quirky little video during an endoscopy procedure, where you can actually see the light of the endoscope glowing inside the patients (a cats) body!
Book your pet in for a check-up with a caring and highly qualified vet at the Ku-Ring-Gai Veterinary Hospital and Pet Clinic by calling 02 9119 5907 today.
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If you’re hoping to keep reptiles, you need to make sure you have a carefully set up and controlled home for them to live in. This short, friendly and informative video made by Nicole Bragg for eHow, will take you through some of the basics you need to be sure of before making a home for your new reptiles.
First you will hear advice about the kind of tank or aquarium you need to buy, as well as the recommendation that you always purchase from a specialist shop that will ensure your tank meets the needs of your pet. Nicole talks about the kind of features you may want to consider, such as sliding doors for ease of access and locks to keep your pet safe and away from prying children or curious guests.
Nicole also offers some guidance on the kind of things you will need to put in your terrarium, from bedding to the types of plants or earth that will make your pet feel comfortable. A water dish is also essential, as well as somewhere for your reptile to climb, shelter or hide.
You may also need to consider artificial heat and lighting, and a pet shop should help you find the right solution for your breed of reptile. Advice from an experienced veterinarian may also prove useful.
Reptile Advice in Sydney
Call 02 9119 5907 to get in touch with the experts at Ku-Ring-Gai Veterinary Hospital and Pet Clinic to find out more about the ways you can successfully care for and maintain the health of your reptiles.
Last updated 6 days ago
Spotting health problems in birds early is one of the best ways of getting them the veterinarian treatment they need and helping them recover. Stay vigilant and keep your pet as healthy as you can by finding out about some of the most common health problems affecting birds and the symptoms that characterise them.
Aspergillosis
As the most widespread fungal infection for birds, this is one to keep an eye out for. While birds are generally all exposed to the aspergillosis spores that cause this, they will normally only become infected when their immune systems are compromised.
Look out for: difficulty in breathing, extreme lethargy and weight loss.
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Birds can often be known to chew on things they shouldn’t, including metals, which can on occasion leave them poisoned. A vet will diagnose with blood tests and x-rays.
Look out for: diarrhoea, blindness, lethargy, vomiting, convulsions and seizures. For long term poisoning, also look out for darkened or thinned feathers and deformed beaks.
Egg Binding
This is a fatal condition, where an egg doesn’t properly form, making it impossible for the female bird to pass it. The exact cause isn’t known, but poor nutrition is accepted as a leading factor.
Look out for: birds sitting on the ground, laboured breathing, fluffed up feathers and swelling.
Veterinary hospitals Sydney
If you spot any of the above symptoms, make an appointment with a vet. For a veterinarian clinic in Sydney with over 50 years of experience, call 02 9119 5907 to make an appointment at Ku-Ring-Gai Veterinary Hospital and Pet Clinic.
