Paws A While
With our children now back in the classroom, it is time to think about enrolling our puppies into school also. Our Puppy School and Adolescent dog classes provide a safe space to allow structured socialisation for puppies with other dogs their own age. Our trained instructors will teach you about socialisation, dog communication, vet care, […]
Parents Corner
Playgroups play a significant role in giving your child the best chance at successful happy transition to school. Children who attend playgroups generally adapt to school life more easily having better social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. Impact on Brain Development The first 3-5 years of life are vital for brain development, this is the […]
Health Matters
Scoliosis can cause much back pain. Scoliosis occurs when the spine (viewed from behind) isn’t straight, but instead deviates left or right at one or more points along its length. Very few people have a perfectly straight spine. Most of us will have a very slight amount of deviation here or there, usually without […]
Santa Runs Again This Year!
Regentville Rural Fire Service will be holding their annual Santa Run again this year, to the delight of everyone young and old. This December, Santa will be spreading Christmas cheer around the streets, accompanied by his helper elves, and the big red fire trucks carrying lollies for everyone! The Rural Fire Brigade love this […]
Parents Corner
As the holiday season approaches, one thing is certain – keeping the kids entertained is a top priority. So, how do you ensure a smooth holiday experience? It’s all about planning, being flexible, maintaining some routine and some good fun for the little ones. Planning: The first step is to sort out your leave and […]
Paws A While
With Christmas fast approaching, we would like you and your pets to enjoy the holiday season. Unfortunately, there are hidden dangers. Christmas food, people, parties, and changes in routine. You may not be able to supervise your pet as much as usual and at this time of year we find that pets can get themselves […]
Health Matters
Melatonin is a neurotransmitter-like hormone (Lee et al, 2019) released into the blood stream by the brain’s pineal gland (Zhao et al, 2021) in response to darkness (Masters et al, 2014). Melatonin has many functions. It controls our internal circadian rhythms, sleep and immune system functions (Zhao et al, 2021). It’s a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory […]
New Mayor, Deputy Elected to Lead Penrith
Penrith Councillor Todd Carney was recently elected as Mayor of the City for the first time at September’s Ordinary Meeting of Council, with Councillor Mark Davies elected as Deputy Mayor. Councillor Carney succeeds Councillor Tricia Hitchen in the role and will serve a one-year term as Mayor, taking him through until the Local Government Election […]
Parents Corner
Have you ever considered the power of Love Languages when it comes to connecting with your children? The concept, originally coined by Dr. Gary Chapman for couples, has evolved into a valuable tool for parents and caregivers to build strong, loving bonds with their children. Understanding Love Language Love languages are all about how individuals […]
Paws A While
Recently the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital celebrated Vet Nurse Day. This annual event marks an important day for the veterinary industry and general public to acknowledge the vital role that vet nurses play within the veterinary team. The day was celebrated with a staff lunch, lots of gifts and flowers and of course […]