Australia’s population is estimated at over 25 million. And according to latest statistics provided by RSPCA there are over 29 million pets. That makes Australia one of the highest in pet …
Preventative Health Care Information
At Macarthur Veterinary Group, our approach to the care of your pet is preventative health care to ensure they remain in excellent health.
We provide services such as vaccinations, heartworm testing, microchips and desexing, as well as a wide selection of the best available health care products. Contact us to book an appointment or get advice from our staff.
Diabetes in Pets
November is Diabetes awareness month, so we’d like to highlight the seriousness of this disease, make you aware of signs and symptoms and the various treatments to help manage. Firstly – what …
Is your dog scratching?
If you notice your dog is excessively scratching, licking or rubbing, or you can see some red patches on the skin, hair loss or bad skin odour, then it might be time to come and see us! It sounds like …
Heartworm
Over the last few months there have been a small handful of heartworm positive cases in the Macarthur region. Both our Camden and Bradbury clinics have treated positive cases. In Sydney, any dog …
Brushing your pet’s teeth
I have a short-haired exotic cat named Petal. She is lovely-natured and a very relaxed cat. She comes into the clinic once a year for a routine teeth clean but I must admit I can sometimes …
Dental Disease
When was the last time you looked in your pet’s mouth? Every year, we spend a few months outlining and educating the importance of dental health and oral hygiene. But in reality, this should be …
Should you desex your pet?
Short answer – YES! Let’s get back to basics first. The term “desexing” is used to describe a surgical procedure to stop animals from breeding. Males – removal of testicles and is referred to …
Introduction of Annual Permits for Non-Desexed Cats
From 1st July 2020, the NSW Office of Local Government are introducing annual permits for non-desexed cats, which must be paid IN ADDITION TO the existing one-off lifetime pet registration …
Rabbits
A few of our staff members have recently adopted rabbits so we thought we would give you all some information about these small fun-loving animals. Thinking of giving your family a rabbit to …
Bravecto Spin to Win
Calling all dog and cat lovers! Who’s keen to win some awesome prizes? This month our friends at Bravecto have launched an exciting promotion to reward our loyal Bravecto customers and fellow pet …