Information & Education Hub

Stay informed and inspired with real-world insights from the VSOS team. This section features some of the most interesting and complex cases we’ve managed, practical tips to support your clinical decision-making, and updates on the latest advancements in veterinary technology and services. Whether you're a referring vet or veterinary nurse, these resources are here to help you deliver even better outcomes for your patients.

Can a Swallowed Foreign Object Be Removed Without Surgery?
If your dog or cat has swallowed something they should not have, surgery is not always necessary.In some cases, the object can be removed using endoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure that avoids...
My Cat Has Eaten String or Something Unusual, What Should I Do?
Cats can be surprisingly inventive when it comes to swallowing things they should not.String, ribbon, hair ties, rubber bands, plastic and other small household items can all become foreign bodies ...
My Dog or Cat Is Struggling to Pee. When Is It an Emergency?
Changes in the way your dog or cat urinates can be easy to miss, especially in the early stages.Your dog may stop more often on a walk. A male dog that normally lifts his leg may suddenly...
Bladder Stones in Dogs and Cats: Signs and Minimally Invasive Treatment Options
Bladder stones can affect both dogs and cats. Some pets show obvious discomfort, while others may only have subtle changes in the way they urinate.You may notice more frequent urination, straining,...
DDD Zoran’s Legacy lives on through Canine Blood Donation
For almost eight years, DDD Zoran served alongside his handler, Leading Senior Constable Abby Ashton, as part of the NSW Police Dog Unit.He spent his working life helping others.When Zoran later be...
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sydney Community: Celebrating 5 Star Care at VSOS Emergency
Our team at Veterinary Specialists of Sydney (VSOS) has been incredibly moved by an influx of hundreds of glowing Google reviews (as of today, 1,484 4.7* reviews). Reading your words of gratitude, ...
Clinical Notes: Beyond Management: Advancing Veterinary Cardiology from Palliation to Cure
For many general practitioners, a cardiology referral is synonymous with lifelong medication and managing the progression of heart failure. However, at VSOS, our cardiology team, led by specialists...
Heat Stroke - Clinician Guidance (VSOS)
Heat stroke needs rapid, decisive action. Active cooling and early airway control when indicated. Don't waste time. Get the temperature down first, then work up complications. Prognosis is generally...
Snakebite in Small Animals: Advice to Clinicians
Snake envenomation can look deceptively mild at first and then deteriorate quickly. This page distils our emergency and critical care team’s guidance into a rapid, practical reference. Outco...
Tick Paralysis: Clinician Notes
This page condenses the VSOS team’s approach to tick paralysis: Early antiserum administration, early airway protection, objective monitoring (including blood gases in at-risk cases), and practic...
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 share Scout’s story - a case where compassion, collaboration, and cutting-edge medicine...
Dr Cherlene Lee - VSOS Cares About our Clients as much as We Do
It was a chance encounter with VSOS’s Dr Karina Graham that completely changed the way Dr Cherlene Lee viewed referral specialist vets.“I first used Karina and the VSOS mobile vet services by a...
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