Parents Corner
In a time when social distancing is key to addressing the evolving public health issue of COVID-19, the internet allows children to learn, connect and create. However, going online is not risk-free. This month, we continue our three-part series on keeping children safe online. On the 3rd of September, ten additional police officers joined the […]
Paws a While
Camille and the staff at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital would like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful clients for their understanding and support during the COVID-19 lockdowns. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been performing contactless consultations – this means that a nurse meets you in the carpark and collects your pet, […]
Health Matters
Migraines are often triggered by something. In a study by Kelman (2007) patients listed 15 frequent migraine triggers. Clearly, the majority of these are diet/lifestyle related factors, which means we can do something about them. 7 of 15 factors can be directly or indirectly influenced by diet. Food, not eating and alcohol intake are […]
David is a Rock Star
The rise in popularity of finding and hiding painted rocks during lockdown has been huge. One local artist has captivated the Glenmore Park community with his amazing, hand painted rock designs. His name is David Stanley. Shortly after lockdown, David began painting and hiding rocks daily around Blue Hills Wetlands. Those who have been lucky […]
Health Matters
This article was inspired by a patient who has suffered ongoing debilitating migraines for some years. The patient attended the clinic while in the middle of a 4-day migraine attack, which had been preceded by visual aura. Her severe headache was accompanied by photophobia (sensitivity to light) and bouts of nausea and vomiting. The patient […]
Parents Corner
How do we prepare children to cross the road? We speak to them about the risks, we practise looking right and left, and we show them how to identify zebra crossings. In the beginning, we hold their hands and walk with them. Now consider, have you given as much thought to preparing your child to […]
Paws a While
Before I was a Dog Dad: I had never been peed on, pooped on, drooled on, chewed on or nipped by puppy teeth. Before I was a Dog Dad: I had complete control of my thoughts, my body and mind. I slept all night without sharing the pillows or covers. Before I was a Dog […]
Local Hero Calls It A Day
Regentville Fire and Rescue NSW Station Commander “A” Platoon Philip Nightingale has retired, after a distinguished career as a fire fighter that began in 1989, which included 16 years spent at Regentville. “I joined the job in May 1989 at Alexandria College. I was 34 years old and was looking for something different. I knew […]
Paws a While
RSPCA Cupcake Day Grab your apron and preheat those ovens – Cupcake Day is returning on Monday 16th August. Each year, more than 124,000 animals turn to the RSPCA looking for help. This year, you and your utensils have the power to serve up love, care and forever homes to each and every one. Whether […]
Health Matters
A nutrition patient attended our clinic recently with numerous symptoms. This included reflux, oesophageal inflammation and mucus accumulations, chronic sore mouth and throat, taste and voice changes, difficulty breathing, dry eyes, continual anxiety and agitation, mild depression, inability to exercise, severe insomnia and daytime fatigue, low lymphocytes, dry-eye, and significant weight-loss. Medical investigations had been […]