Junior Dog training is back.
Posted January 6th, 2009 by crownvetDo You have a young dog 5 months of age or older? Does your dog need more training?
Great news- Junior dog training is back! Due to popular demand Kay is running junior dog training classes again.
These are small classes run weekly for 4 weeks at 6:30pm. During the classes dog learn how to correctly walk on the lead and other commands such as sit and stay.
This is a great follow-on from puppy school. It continues your dog's socialisation and helps to ensure they have skills for life which make them great companions for a walk in the park or a run along the beach.
If you are interested in junior dog training please call and speak to the nurses during opening hours- 02 4228 3777.
Snake bite in dogs
This year we have seen a sharp increase in the number of cases of venomous snake bite we are seeing in dogs in Wollongong and the Illawarra area. Both dogs and cats can be affected by snake venom and the signs of snake bite vary according to the species of snake the animal is bitten by.
Raising awareness of FIV
Posted November 20th, 2008 by crownvetHave you heard of FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus)? FIV is a virus of cats that causes a syndrome called feline AIDS which is similar to HIV AIDS in people. While there are similarities between the two viruses there are differences as well. The good news is FIV does not infect people, cause HIV or AIDS in people.
FIV is fairly prominent in the cat population in our area but the good news continues- There is a vaccination against FIV to prevent your cat getting infected.
To find out more information you can read our FIV fact sheet or take the Feline AIDS Risk Test on crownvet.com.au to find out if your cat is at risk of contracting FIV.
Your cat is at risk of being infected with FIV, the cause of feline AIDs, and should be vaccinated for FIV. 
Great! Your cat is not at risk of contracting FIV at this time but if your circumstances change you will need to check again.