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Beyond Possible: Giving Possum Her Quality of Life Back
At VSOS, we are often presented with cases where the solution isn't immediately clear, and other hs have turned o...
Why Does My Dog Have a Runny Nose, Nosebleeds, or Noisy Breathing?
It can be worrying to notice your dog suddenly sneezing more, developing a runny nose, or even having a noseblee...
Dog Heatstroke in Sydney
What to look for, what to do, what not to do, and when to come to emergencyEmergency warning: If your dog is pan...
Heat Stroke - Clinician Guidance (VSOS)
Heat stroke needs rapid, decisive action. Active cooling and early airway control when indicated. Don't waste tim...
Snakebite in Small Animals: Advice to Clinicians
Snake envenomation can look deceptively mild at first and then deteriorate quickly. This page distils our emerge...
Tick Paralysis: Clinician Notes
This page condenses the VSOS team’s approach to tick paralysis: Early antiserum administration, early airway p...
Tick Paralysis in Dogs & Cats (Sydney): What To Do When You Find a Tick
Emergency warning:If your dog or cat is showing possible signs of tick paralysis (wobbliness, weakness, breathin...
Snake Bites in Dogs & Cats (Sydney): Act Fast - This Is an Emergency
Envenomated dogs & cats can die within 45 minutes of being bitten.If you suspect your pet has been bitt...
Beyond Possible Cancer Treatment in Dogs: VSOS Pioneers Minimally Invasive Innovation for Dogs
At VSOS (Veterinary Specialists of Sydney), we believe nothing is impossible. That’s why we’re proud to shar...
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