SASH - Small Animal Specialist Hospital | Australia

Free tick prevention, free vet advice, and other goodies tomorrow at Manly Beach! Meet the vets and nurses of the SASH Northern Beaches team this Saturday at Manly Beach as they hold a tick awareness day. The SASH team will teach you everything you need to know about protecting your pet this summer. Come chat to our team for some free advice and pick up some goodies. 📍 Location: Manly Surf Pavilion, South Steyne (corner Ashburner Street), Manly NSW 🗓️ Date: Saturday 14th of December 🕑 Time: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM 💰 Cost: FREE

Meet Twix: From Timid Rescue Dog to Flyball Champion (FDCh)! Twix was first referred to SASH Specialist Surgeon Dr. Richard Looi in 2022 after a serious injury during practice. While competing at full speed, he landed awkwardly on his right hind leg, dislocating it, breaking it in two places, and tearing his tendons. His owners feared his athletic career was over. But after surgery and dedicated rehabilitation under SASH Sport Medicine Specialists Dr. Naomi Boyd and Dr. Barry Cherno, less than a year later, he’s back in the competition ring, stronger than ever. Twix is still competing and is the perfect example of how a holistic approach to medical care, dedication, and grit from specialists, nurses, owners, and patients can overcome substantial obstacles. No doubt, Twix is thankful to the many people that have care for him over the course of his recovery, including. his owner Mel B, his regular vet Dr. Erica D, and the SASH team (Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Surgery Nurses, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Therapists, and Client Services).

Watch Dr Tim Hopkins, SASH Northern Beaches as he highlights the dangers of paralysis ticks this summer. Dr Tim and other members of the SASH Northern Beaches team will be at Manly Beach this weekend holding a tick awareness day. The SASH team will teach you everything you need to know about protecting your pet this summer. With free vet advice, free tick prevention medication, and other free goodies, don't miss your chance to meet a SASH expert. 📍 Location: Manly Surf Pavilion, South Steyne (corner Ashburner Street), Manly NSW 🗓️ Date: Saturday 14th of December 🕑 Time: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM 💰 Cost: FREE

Attention Large & Giant Dog Owners! We need you! Due to an influx of critically ill patients requiring blood transfusions, SASH Tuggerah has exhausted its current canine blood donor list. We are looking for potential donors to help us continue saving lives throughout the summer season. All blood donors receive a free vet exam, blood testing to ensure the donor is healthy and meets the criteria for blood donation, as well as a free 20kg Premium bag of dog food, an @elanco_australia Seresto Collar, and a Credelio Tick & Flea treatment pack to take home. The criteria are as follows: ✅Healthy ✅Over 25kg ✅Between 1 and 7 years of age ✅Up to date with vaccinations ✅Up to date with heartworm and intestinal worm prevention ✅No serious illnesses If you are considering signing up your dog for our K9 blood donor database, please visit our website and fill out the form. If your dog meets the criteria, one of our nurses will be in touch: https://sashvets.com/canine-blood-donation-form/ Thank you for helping us save lives. Please share or comment to help us reach as many dog parents on the Central Coast as possible.

Introducing Dr Julius Klever Dr Julius Klever is SASH's newest veterinary radiologist, all the way from Germany. After graduating from the University of Munich, Dr Julius completed a residency with the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI) at the Clinic of Small Animal Surgery at the University of Munich. In addition to being a qualified radiologist, Dr Julius also holds a postgraduate certificate in medical education from the University of Munich Medical School. In 2022, he moved to London to become a Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging at the Royal Veterinary College, one of the world's top-ranked veterinary teaching hospitals. There, he deepened his expertise in managing high caseloads and mentoring postgraduate students. Dr Julius enjoys combining clinical work with research and education. He has supervised several research projects and is actively involved in publishing scientific articles. Outside of work, Julius enjoys mountain sports, field hockey, and beach volleyball, as well as travelling and exploring good food. With his approachable nature, he thrives in collaborative team environments and is dedicated to delivering outstanding care for patients and their owners. SASH is proud to have Dr Julius join Australia's largest team of specialist radiologists. This powerhouse team specialises in techniques such as X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound to provide clearer and faster diagnostics that help nearly all other SASH departments to provide high quality care for your pets.

Sadly, we're approaching 300 paralysis tick cases at SASH. Don't let your pets be a victim of this potentially fatal (and preventable!) condition. The SASH Northern Beaches team will be holding a tick awareness event at Manly Beach next week. Come chat to the SASH team, learn how to protect your pets this summer, pick up some free tick prevention and other goodies. Any questions or concerns? Our vets would love to have a chat about your pets. 📍 Location: Manly Surf Pavilion, South Steyne (corner Ashburner Street), Manly NSW 🗓️ Date: Saturday 14th of December 🕑 Time: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM 💰 Cost: FREE

Meet Luna the Rottweiler Luna's first visit to SASH was for an emergency grass seed removal from her eye, she was in and out in no time. Her second visit wasn’t so simple. Luna presented to SASH Alexandria for increased lameness in her back leg. After assessment, Luna’s parents received the news that she needed major hip replacement surgery. Luckily for Luna, SASH Alexandria has Professor Kenneth Johnson on their surgery team. Prof Ken (aka the godfather of vet orthopaedics) was the first surgeon in Sydney to perform total hip replacement surgeries in dogs suffering from hip dysplasia, a painful genetic malformation of the hip joint. In addition to his experience with hips, he was the first to introduce the Slocum TPLO surgery for cruciate rupture to Australia, and in collaboration with AO Vet, he introduced numerous pioneering techniques for cruciate repairs. Last month, Luna came in for her post-op checkup, and she’s as happy as a daisy! Her owner commented “She’s very much gone back to her usual self and is doing lots of catch up with the park, couch, and dinner table”. Luna has found freedom and is now able to enjoy her life without pain. Luna is a reminder that, just like human patients, modern medicine can significantly improve a pet’s quality of life. If you've noticed a change in the way your pet walks, please consider consulting with your vet for a professional assessment.

Not all cats dislike water! Meet Milo, a gorgeous Burmese who attends hydrotherapy at SASH North Ryde after being hit by a car earlier this year. Hydrotherapy allows pets with spinal injuries to perform low impact exercise allowing safe, controlled weight bearing on weak and/or painful limbs.

Recently the team at SASH provided veterinary care to a cat. Eagle-eyed fans may be noticing something unusual about this particular feline. Perhaps being slightly larger than the average cat. Judah the 5-year-old African lion, boasting a weight of 187 kg, presented to SASH Western Sydney. He was accompanied and under the care of his regular veterinarian Dr Lachlan Cameron (from Zoo Veterinary Services), for a health screen and eye exam. A cat this big needed an equally large and highly specialised team. Dr Andrew Adezio, Radiologist & big cat expert carried out ultrasound and CT with support from Annie Pham, Radiographer. Dr Negar Hamzianpour, Ophthalmologist, Dr James Bryan, Ophthalmology Resident, and Natasha Ritchard, Ophthalmology Nurse conducted the eye exam. Anaesthesia was provided Dr Chris Sun, Anaesthetist and Samantha Wright, Surgery Nurse. Thank you to Shoalhaven Zoo for entrusting us with the biggest cat the hospital has had the pleasure of seeing.

Pet parents, this is your friendly reminder: tick season is in full swing! 🌿 ⁠ ⁠ These pesky parasites thrive in bushy areas and can cause tick paralysis, a life-threatening condition for your furry friends.⁠ ⁠ Keep your pets safe this summer:⁠ ⁠ 🐕 Check after a walk: If your pet has been outdoors, run your fingers through their coat, especially around the head, ears, and paws once they're back⁠ ⁠ 🛡️ Use prevention products: Chat with your vet to find the best tick prevention for your pet⁠ ⁠ 🐜 Found a tick? Use a tick remover or tweezers to carefully detach it by the head. Never burn, squeeze, or use oils on the tick!⁠ ⁠ 🚨 Know the signs: If your pet shows incoordination, weakness, trouble breathing, or a change in bark/meow, contact your vet ASAP!⁠ ⁠ Learn more about keeping your pets safe 👉️ read full article in bio⁠

Bently, a 6 year old Husky, was the first appointment booked at our brand new SASH Northern Beaches hospital. Prior to his appointment, Bentley and his owners Katina and Nick, joined us to celebrate the hospital's opening day. Bentley saw Dr Andrew Marchevsky, Specialist Surgeon, for lameness. Thank you to his owners for trusting us to care for Bentley. He's in fantastic hands with Dr Andrew. We wish Bently a speedy recovery! SASH Northern Beaches is now open 24/7 for emergencies and accepting appointments for internal medicine and surgery. 4 Roseberry St, Balgowlah, NSW 2093. Call (02) 9875 0000.

Happy Friday from the handsome Haku who recently visited SASH Alexandria