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    by Kerrie Davies
    June 25, 2025
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Doggie Dementia

By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Dementia in dogs, also known as canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) or cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), is a heartbreaking reality for many pet owners. Just like humans, our canine companions can experience cognitive decline as they age, leading to a range of behavioural changes and challenges. Recognising the […]

01 March 2024

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Microchipping: Keeping your Pets safe and secure 

By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator. MICROCHIPPING is a crucial step towards ensuring your pets safety and well-being. This simple procedure involves implanting a tiny microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. This microchip contains a unique identification number that is linked […]

16 February 2024

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The heartbreaking decision to say goodbye: Navigating pet euthanasia 

By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is an incredibly difficult and emotional experience that pet owners may face at some point in their journey of companionship. The decision to opt for pet euthanasia is undoubtedly one of the most heart-wrenching choices, marked by a profound sense of […]

01 February 2024

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Mushroom toxicity

By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WITH the recent rains, we begin to see an increase in the number of pets ingesting wild mushrooms. Australia and New Zealand are home to over 10,000 mushroom species and whilst only a small percentage of these are known to be poisonous, all mushroom ingestions should be […]

18 January 2024

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New Year’s Resolutions

THE New Year is the perfect time for setting goals and starting afresh. And whilst setting goals for ourselves such as losing weight, getting more exercise or eating less are all worthy ambitions, our pets are often overlooked in our New Year resolutions. And with the love and joy that they bring us every day, […]

11 January 2024

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The ten pet hazards of Christmas

By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WITH Christmas fast approaching, we would like you and your pets to enjoy the holiday season. Unfortunately, there are hidden dangers. Christmas food, people, parties and changes in routine. You may not be able to supervise your pet as much as usual and at this time of […]

16 December 2023

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Important Information for Cat owners – Cat Vaccine Shortage

By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Due to complicated supply problems post-COVID, there is currently a shortage of feline vaccines in Australia, and this is expected to continue until early 2024. This has already had a major impact on shelters, with some having to close their doors to new cat and kitten admissions. […]

23 November 2023

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Rat-bait toxicity (poisoning)

By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator SPRING is the time of year when many of us attend to our gardens and get out the weed sprays and snail baits. But be aware that while these products may save your garden, they may harm (or even kill) your pet, even if they are labelled […]

09 November 2023

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Snakes alive

By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Warmer weather awakens our native snakes as they seek out water and a food source. Over the past few weeks, we have seen a significant increase in the number of pets attending the hospital after ‘playing’ with a snake.  Snakes are generally timid creatures and stay away […]

17 October 2023

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Celebrate a Panthers win at home rather than in an Emergency Vet hospital

By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator AS we prepare our get-togethers to celebrate the Panthers in the NRL grand final this weekend, it is important to remember your pets that may be hiding under the table waiting for the food and snacks to drop.  While party food is appropriate for people, that doesn’t […]

27 September 2023

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