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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 […]

Brooks Tavern Coming to Jordan Springs

Brooks Tavern at Jordan Springs is due to begin construction next month, in October 2021. It is anticipated to take 10 and a half months to build, with completion at the end of August 2022. The multi-million-dollar hotel will have a bar, dining and cocktail areas all providing a comfortable and modern interior. It will […]

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 […]

Saving History

With over 35,000 followers, Memories of Penrith and Surrounding Suburbs on Facebook is one of the most popular local groups on social media. The historical group shares pictures and stories of a bygone era and was created by Graham Chapman. “Our Facebook page started in 2013, after I had spent a few weeks searching the […]

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 […]

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