Parents Corner
Many parents now find unexplained transactions on their credit cards, thanks to the rise of “in-app purchases”. In-app purchases refers to buying goods from inside of an application on a mobile device. Most children’s apps and games are free to download but make their profit this way. A recent study found that 95% of games […]
Paws A While
Did you know at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital we offer a range of grooming and hydrobath services for dogs, cats and rabbits? Our grooming services may consist of a full body clip, a hygiene clip (between paw pads and bottom area), face trims and/or hydrobaths. We can personalise the groom to suit your pet and […]
Health Matters
Artery walls contain smooth muscle cells that help control vessel tone, diameter and thus blood pressure. These cells use vitamin K to produce/secrete large amounts of a protein called ‘mature matrix-Gla-protein’ (MGP). MGP is a strong inhibitor of arterial-wall calcification. Studies show that when animals can’t make MGP: For genetic reasons, or Because they are […]
Getting Down with Sean and Marley
Local friends Sean Skeels and Marley Whatarau are taking social media by storm, thanks to their hugely popular ‘Get Down with Sean and Marley’ videos. The pair have amassed an amazing 1.9 million followers on TikTok, including over 25 million likes. They have 125,000 followers on Instagram and their YouTube channel also has nearly 29,000 […]
Parents Corner
Growing up is about learning foundational skills for life and few skills are more important than problem solving. It may be tempting to “jump in” and solve problems for children, but whenever possible it’s fantastic to involve children in solving their own problems. It takes five steps to solve a problem: 1. Identify the problem […]
Health Matters
On these reports, radiologists frequently report “calcification of the abdominal aorta” as an incidental finding, especially in people over 50. The patient is often unaware that this finding has been made nor of its importance. It means patient’s major arteries are losing their normal elasticity, turning into bone. Research shows that calcification of arterial walls […]
Paws a While
Our Kitten Adoption Program enables us to find homes for stray and unwanted kittens. Each kitten has a health check. They have had their kitten vaccinations, been desexed, microchipped and have a product called Advocate applied, which controls fleas, intestinal worms and heartworm. We also worm them for tapeworms. We have 4 lovely kittens ready […]
Lucie and Alfie Ready for Big School
Thousands of children across the country will walk through the school gates for the first time this month, beginning their education journey. 5-year-old twins Lucie and Alfie Pritchard are two of those children who be starting Kindergarten at Jordan Springs Public School. Lucie and Alfie will be joining their older brother, 7-year-old Charlie at the […]
Parents Corner
Much of our digital world has not been built with the safety of children in mind, and recent media coverage has highlighted the risks. Given the scale of the problem, caregivers understandably feel overwhelmed. When we face tremendous challenges, a common human response is to ignore, deny or delay responding. What this sometimes looks like […]
Paws a While
We are getting busier and busier, and we are still growing in size. Please join me in welcoming 4 new staff members to our team! You will still be seeing all the previous staff members when you visit. We now have a total of 25 staff! Wow! Cesar Cesar grew up in Miami, Florida, USA. He completed his […]