There’s nothing more disheartening for a producer than seeing a healthy, bouncing newborn calf become weak, dehydrated and ill from diarrhoea. Calf …
Bull examination and testing
Each year from late winter CVH vets are busy testing bulls as producers increasingly recognise the importance of undertaking bull testing and …
Bovine Pestivirus
Pestivirus is one of the most common (and complicated) viruses found in Australian beef cattle herds – in fact it’s estimated around 70% of cattle …
Wildlife care and emergencies
Crookwell Veterinary Hospital has a dedicated policy of taking in sick or injured native birds, animals or reptiles, free of charge. …
Pet rabbit calicivirus vaccination
Rabbits are, perhaps surprisingly given their status as one of Australia’s most damaging feral pests, a popular and affectionate family pet – did you …
What to do when you find injured wildlife
If you find an orphaned or injured native animal, reptile or bird, please contact Crookwell Veterinary Hospital or WIRES (02 4822 3888) immediately …
Squamous cell carcinomas
Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) are one of the most common and dangerous skin cancers in cats – especially cats with white ears and non-pigmented …
Senior cat care
Just like us, older pets often develop health problems such as arthritis, dental disease, cancer, diabetes, heart, kidney and thyroid disease, and …
Obesity in cats
Obesity is not only one of the biggest health crises facing Australians, we’ve made it a health problem for our pets too. In developed countries such …
Mammary tumours in cats
While mammary tumours are the most common cancer in unspayed female dogs or those that were desexed after their first or second heats, they are rare …
Lumps, bumps and skin tumours in cats
How often have you been patting your pet and discovered a lump? While cats have a much lower incidence of skin cancer than dogs, a higher percentage – …
Lilium toxicity in cats
Who doesn’t love liliums? These handsome blooms are often our first choice when sending a bunch of flowers or adding some colour and fragrance to our …
Heatstroke in cats
Heatstroke is one of the genuine emergencies affecting pets during hot weather. It occurs when heat generation exceeds the body’s ability to dissipate …
Flea control in cats
Flea allergy dermatitis is by far the major cause of itchiness in Australian pets. All pet owners need to accept flea infestation is not a social …
Diaphragmatic hernia in cats
The diaphragm is the muscular separation between the chest and abdominal cavities. The diaphragm keeps thoracic and abdominal organs separate as well …
Diabetes in cats
Like many diseases common to people and animals, diabetes mellitus is a frequently diagnosed condition in pets, especially middle aged to older cats …
Dental care: gingivitis in cats
Taking care of your cat’s dental health is incredibly important. Healthy teeth and gums are as critical to the wellbeing of our pets as they are to …
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Chronic renal disease is one of the most common debilitating diseases of senior cats. It is the end result of various ageing and disease processes …