The office dog is becoming a regular feature in Sydney workplaces and co-working joints. Is it the right place for your workplace though? And is it the right role for your office dog? Let’s look at some of the considerations to ace office dog life Is your dog well trained? Your dog’s training will determine how well suited they are to an office dog role. This goes beyond the usual style of training and into how they respond with changes to their environment. Dog training considerations for an office dog include: Does your dog listen to your commands more often than not? Or are they easily d ..read more

We’re taking a deeper dive into owning a pet as a senior. Previously, we’ve covered the positives having a pet may have on your life as a senior. Now, we’re going to look at some of the potential considerations that may influence your decision-making processes. Here’s what you should consider as a senior before committing to owning a pet How is your health? Owning a pet can be great for encouraging us to be fit and active. They can also be a wonderful way to reduce stress, end loneliness and support mental health. However, pets also need us to enjoy a certain quality of health and mobility ..read more

Puppy preschool may sound like a weird concept. But it has a lot of benefits for your new puppy. At Fox Valley Animal Hospital, we not only support the idea of sending all new puppies to puppy preschool and other forms of training, we offer our own puppy preschool classes in Wahroonga. Here’s why we believe puppy school classes give your pup a great start in life It makes learning manners easier for your pup Photo of the recent puppy preschool graduates at Fox Valley Animal Hospital in Wahroonga. Puppy preschool is a wonderful mix of two things puppies usually love- pleasing you as their own ..read more

Looking for a Wahroonga puppy preschool, looking for something to do to support animals and the wider community? Seeking ways to reduce stress on your cat or dog? Considering a new kitten for the family? Check out all that’s happening at Wahroonga’s Fox Valley Animal Hospital now Wahroonga Puppy Preschool Picked up a wonderful pup and want them to have all the possible opportunities through training, socialisation and more? Do you have a new puppy less than 4 months old? You need our Wahroonga puppy preschool! Wahroonga Puppy Preschool is a great way to help your puppy pick up basic lessons a ..read more

Our animal veterinary clinic sees a lot of regular faces through the doors. Wahroonga and surrounding areas such as Turramurra, Beecroft and Westleigh often attract people who spend their entire lives in the area. Generations of family live, love, grow, school and retire to the area. It’s beautiful and leafy. The community in Wahroonga is connected and strong. These are but a few reasons as to why many elderly Australians choose to remain in the area after the children have departed. It’s also a popular place for retirees and elderly Australians who wish to stay close to their children and gra ..read more

We’ve covered moving to a new house with pets before, so it seems appropriate we look at what you need to do when renovating with pets. Renovating is a huge market in Sydney and Australia generally and it has an impact on the whole family, including the family pet. If you are able to do it, reducing the risk of injury and issues by having your pet rarely or never at a building site is your best option. This might include boarding your pets, leaving them with family, or having them enjoy a pet home-stay with a trusted pet sitter. You can also reduce contact time by considering options such as d ..read more

Our North Shore veterinary hospital has seen all kinds of puppy and dog moments in our decades of operation. That first puppy smell is tickling the nose of a new owner bringing forward the beginning of a loving bond. Big plans for puppy school and training to support a new life full of adventure together. Appointments with our North Shore veterinary hospital to plan and maintain a healthy start to life. Excited pups and pup parents choosing from all manner of pet toys for education, enrichment and play. As well as the vital food that puppy loves so much. As proud pet owners and as people that ..read more

Pet food is a difficult area to navigate as a pet owner. Cats may get a bad reputation about being fussy eaters, but you’d think from your dogs’ interest in all kinds of foods that their diet isn’t something you need to put much effort into. Yet the food you serve can have a drastic impact on any family pet. The issue we often face when choosing the right pet food is that the market is full of alternatives. Supermarket shelves, television commercials and pet stores all have stories about a pet’s diet that lead us to believe the choices are simple. Yet there are a few pitfalls when choosing pet ..read more

As an Australian veterinary surgery, we’re no strangers to pets with disabilities. Disabilities in pets can arise from a variety of situations. You may know breeds that are known for having some genetic predispositions such as large breed dogs with genetic hip problems, white cats or dogs with deafness or some squishy-faced breeds of cats and dogs having breathing difficulties. Other situations can occur too. A lack of proper nutrition or puppies or kittens lying across each other in the womb can cause disabilities. So too can difficult birth processes, infection or disease. There are also ris ..read more