The University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney has a number of Practitioner Evenings in 2017. Below are the planned dates for these evenings. For further information on speakers or to inquire about attending please contact Clare Hughes on (02) 8627 6194 or by email clare.hughes@sydney.edu.au . MARCH 7TH 2018 - MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Article by AAP featured in the Sydney Morning Herald. Read the full article here.
Is the ball red or green? Your dog may not know. Kemal Atlay, Science reporter. http://thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/2017/11/12/dogs-red-green-colour-blind/
Ruggles is a long time patient of Sydney Uni Vet and was visiting the practice due to a heart condition he had. He had an irregular heartbeat (so-called atrial fibrillation) which caused him to feel unwell (poor appetite, weight loss, poor exercise tolerance). This condition was treatable however the practice did not have the defibrillator required to treat Ruggles. Ruggles ‘Dad’, a longtime client and supporter of the practice kindly offered to make a donation to cover part of the [...]
Some of the latest research from the Faculty of Veterinary Science at The University of Sydney has been covered in a number of media outlets, with the Honorary Associate Professor Max Zuber from the University of Sydney's Veterinary Teaching Hospital being interviewed on this research. See these links to read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-05/downsized-dogs-leading-to-debilitating-health-problems-vets-warn/7298760 http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/home/pets/the-rise-of-pugs-and-bulldogs-australians-favour-small-dogs-with-wide-short-faces/news-story/a28777a1472f81bbfb5a63bc9d430794 http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/04/05/10/13/popularity-of-small-dog-breeds-causing-health-complications-and-reduced-quality-of-life http://www.livescience.com/54297-dogs-getting-smaller-and-sillier.html http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/apr/05/problems-from-head-to-tail-craze-for-pedigree-pugs-raises-health-concerns
Deafness occurs in dogs probably with the same frequency as in people. The most common causes are congenital (recognised generally in the first 6 months of life) and age related (senile or degenerative deafness). Congenital deafness is most likely due to a genetic abnormality and is seen more commonly in some breeds including Dalmatians, Australian Cattle Dogs (ACD’s) and English Bull Terriers. It can, however, be seen occasionally in any dog breed and deafness is usually apparent by 6 [...]
Ranger is a happy and healthy 13 week old Kelpie-cross pup who has faced his share of trauma already at such a young age. He was found lost and alone, wandering through rugged bushland around Abercrombie Caves in NSW’s Central West, at least 20km from any roads. He appeared from out of nowhere – tiny, injured and afraid, he was only nine weeks old. We have named him Ranger because this area has an infamous history as being [...]
Our oncology team, together with the research team at University of Sydney is working on a research project examining Border Collies’ longevity and current health status, with a particular focus on lymphoma. We are looking for people who own/breed Border Collies in Australia, or have done so in the past to complete a survey. If you have or have had Border Collies affected with lymphoma and would like to further participate in the Mac and Jetty Lymphoma Research project please [...]
Veterinary science has benefited significantly from technological advances over recent years, with many procedures being adapted from human medicine. The advances have contributed to faster and more accurate diagnoses, and better treatments. At the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney, we continually look for ways to ensure we remain at the forefront of medical practice, and this includes working with researchers at the University’s Veterinary School and collaborating with with colleagues at other universities and research institutions. We have a broad [...]
A method of epidural anesthesia, although proven efficient in humans, had never been tested in animals until now. Two specialists in Veterinary Anesthesiology have successfully used it for the first time and with this research they intend to reduce the risk of the traditional anesthetic technique in some animals. Read more about this exciting initiative: https://blog.uchceu.es/international-relations/towards-a-safer-epidural-anaesthesia-for-dogs/ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151019072203.htm
