Paws A While
Happy Fathers Day to all the human dads and dog dads! A few funny quotes to make you smile! Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail. No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich. Dogs just need […]
Parents Corner
Children are safest when they are listened to, respected, and believed by the adults around them. There are ways you can create a safe space for your child to share their concerns and worries with you. The first thing to know is that open communication is more about how you are with your child than […]
Health Matters
83,500 Australians suffer from ulcerative colitis (UC). Patients are most frequently initially diagnosed in two age ranges 15-35 and 55-70; prevalence increases with age, with slightly more men than women. Patients may be of any race, but are likely to be white, while Ashkenazi Jews are at highest risk. UC is usually categorized according to […]
Thank Ewe!
When members of the community think of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) conducting flood rescues, they have very clear images of volunteers steering their vessels on overflowing rivers or hopping into floodwaters with their blue wetsuits on to rescue people in life-threatening situations. What they don’t realise is that their duty of care extends […]
Paws A While
RSPCA Cupcake Day Monday 15th August to Saturday 20th August 2022 Start salivating now – Cupcake Week is returning on Monday 15th August through to Saturday 20th August 2022. Pop in to donate and enjoy a cupcake (or two!) and even a ‘pupcake’ for your beloved pet. We have made ‘pupcakes’ which are dog friendly […]
Parents Corner
Limits and rules keep children safe and help them grow into responsible, moral, and thoughtful adults. They also help children develop behavioural and impulse control. There are absolutely times when you have to say “no” to your child, but as every parent knows, this is not always simple or pleasant. Every child needs to work […]
Health Matters
Blood-clotting is vital to stop blood loss; inappropriate clots however produce DVTs that block blood flow and can migrate to lungs causing pulmonary embolism as we saw in the patient last month. Blood-clots are formed from strands of a protein called fibrin, which is laid down then cross-linked to form an even stronger meshwork. Inappropriate […]
‘Be Safe, Not Sorry’ This Winter
The mother of a Sydney boy, who was badly burnt as a toddler, has joined Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) to warn others about fire danger this winter. Cayden Blake was 12 months old in June 2019 when he walked into an open fireplace, captivated by the flames. The youngster suffered serious burns to his […]
Parents Corner
Every day, well intentioned parents communicate important messages to their children. The problem is that not all messages are received in ways we anticipate. Communication is a complex process and a skill we often need to work at no matter how old we are. These tips will help you get your message across and enjoy […]
Paws A While
New Website is Coming We are in the process of upgrading our 12 year old website. We are looking forward to the new fresh look. We will keep you updated on Facebook when the website goes live. New Instagram for Grooming We now have an Instagram account for grooming. Check out the cute before and […]