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Expert advice & tips on caring for your pet.

Snake bite emergency

Snake Bites in Pets – What Pet Owners Need To Know

Being proactive and informed is key to protecting your pets. While the risk exists, knowing how to react can make all the difference. By understanding the local snake species, recognising symptoms, and taking immediate action, you can help ensure your pet receives the care they need.

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Rat Bait Toxicity in Dogs

Kevin’s owners brought him straight to AREC after noticing he was becoming lethargic and was off his food, he also had a mild nosebleed. A blood test confirmed he was suffering from rodenticide toxicity from ingestion of rat bait – which can be fatal.

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Ticks on Pets

At the Animal Referral and Emergency Centre, we frequently encounter cases involving paralysis ticks throughout the year. It’s important to be aware of the symptoms

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Gifts for pet lovers

IMPOSSIBLE-to-buy-for family or friends, who also happen to adore their fur family members? You may have thought of purchasing a photo shoot to give them

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Dog Fights

Dr Deneille Logan is one of our very experienced senior emergency veterinarians. In the below article she shares her knowledge on what is often (unexpectedly) involved

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Cats and Water

Dr Frances Ng explains some of the history and reasons, why our feline friends often have a fussy to quirky relationship with water. What can we

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Dogs Giving Birth FAQs

Dr Caroline Romeo has been with AREC since 2014. Her interests include diagnostic imaging, and she has done extended study in both ultrasound and radiology.

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Dog licking chocolate bunny and easter eggs

Avoiding Easter Vet Bills

The dangers of chocolate, hot cross buns, and other seemingly-harmless treats. Plus, tips on how to keep your dog (and cat) safe and avoid vet bills this easter.

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Canine ParvoVirus

Parvo – the most awful illness It seems like nearly 3 decades ago when I first saw a pup affected by parvoviral infection. The forlorn

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Canine Distemper

Dis Temper is makin’ me crazy!!! Recently there have been reports of an uncommon disease outbreak in NSW with 2 confirmed cases of Distemper in

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Dogs In Cars

Well, we’ve certainly seen some warm weather recently, and that reminds us of the dangers of dogs in cars. Sometimes we forget how quickly the

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Handbag Toxicities

Surprisingly our pets sometimes help themselves into things they shouldn’t and the handbag can contain a few nasty compounds which you may not be aware

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Pet Insurance

Pet Insurance is fast becoming a necessary part of owing a pet. Here are some tips that may help you select a Pet Insurance Plan

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