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Cessnock Veterinary Hospital

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Cessnock Veterinary Hospital

By offering compassionate, high quality and total animal health care, we strive to nurture the bond

As a whole Cessnock Veterinary Hospital is committed to providing you with the best services for your furry family members!
10 Veterinarians head our team, all of whom are highly qualified and equipped with the skills required to offer your animals the best possible treatment. We have very skilled Vet Nurses who are committed to the care of your pets during their visit & after they go home. Our f

riendly and attentive reception staff are always available to offer any advice which you may require
We offer a wide range of services which maintain & improve your pets health & well being;
~ Advanced Surgical Procedures
~ Complete Companion Animal Care
~ Dentistry
~ Dietary and Nutritional Counselling
~ Examinations
~ General Health Checks
~ Hospitalised Treatment
~ Geriatric Care
~ Medical Diagnostics
~ Microchipping
~ Orthopaedics
~ Pet Food and Supplies
~ Surgery and Medicine
~ Routine Health Examinations
~ Routine Small Animal Medical and Surgical Services
~ Vaccinations and Surgery and Medicine
~ Wellness and Preventative Medicine
~ Puppy Pre-School for our clients
~ A mobile veterinary service (for small and large animals)
~ Small animal reproductive services
~ Emergency and intensive care facilities
~ Surgical and medical treatment of many exotic species
~ Ultrasonography, endoscopy and radiology facilities
~ Oncology (cancer care)
~ Access to many of the best specialists in Australia

30/07/2025

Dental disease is the most common health concern among our furry friends🦷. At least 70% of pets will form some level of dental disease by 2 years old.

Maintaining our dogs oral hygiene is important to prevent dental conditions such as gingivitis, periodontal disease and tooth fractures and abscesses.
How can we prevent dental disease is out pets?

Teeth Brushing 🪥
Daily teeth brushing will remove plaque and bacteria from our pets teeth.

Dental chews 🐶
Offering our pets high quality dental treats occasionally can help to remove plaque and tartar build up.

Dental diet🦷
A high quality balanced dental diet is essential for our pets dental hygiene. The shape and size of the kibble helps to grip around the pets tooth as they bite down and break away tartar and plaque build up.

Veterinary check up 🧑🏻‍⚕️
We recommend getting your pets teeth checked every 6 months by one of our veterinarians. Our veterinarians can identify dental issues before they become infected or painful.

Professional teeth cleaning🏥
When required getting our pets teeth cleaning under a general anaesthetic, using specialised dental equipment. A professional teeth clean removes stubborn dental plaque and tartar build up and prevents more serious dental conditions from occurring.

Picture of sisters Ruby and Flick after their recent professional dental cleaning 👩🏼‍⚕️🦷🪥.

23/07/2025

Do you give in to the puppy eyes? 👀🐶

Giving treats to our dogs is often how we express our friendship and appreciation to our furry friends. In moderation, treats are great for strengthing the bond between an owner and pet. Choosing nutrientious, low calorie treats are important to maintain our pets health and weight.

Low calorie treat options from your kitchen:
🍎 Apple (without the seeds)
🥕 Carrot
🫐 Blueberries
🍌 Banana
🍉 Watermelon
🎃 Pumpkin
🍠 Sweet potato
🫛 Green beans
🥒 Cucumber
🥦 Broccoli
🍗 Cooked chicken and turkey meat

21/07/2025

GASTRIC DILATION-VOLUVUS (GDV) 🚨

GDV is an emergency condition where the stomach bloats (fills with gas) and twists. The entrance and exit to the stomach become blocked and the large gas filled stomach compresses blood vessels within the abdomen. Organs become damaged due to insuffficent blood circulation and if left untreated a GDV is fatal

Breeds that are more susceptible to getting a GDV include Great Danes, German Shepards, Irish Wolfhounds and other breeds that are deep chested.

Exercising immediately after a meal, eating quickly and only having one meal a day increase the risk of GDV occurring.

Signs of GDV:
🚨 Bloated abdomen
🚨 Agitation
🚨 Excessive drool
🚨 Retching but not producing vomit
🚨 Collapse
🚨 Hard respiratory effort

Emergency veterinary intervention:
💉 An emergency xray to diagnose a GDV
💉 Pain relief
💉 Decompressing the stomach
💉 Oxygen therapy
💉 Intravenous fluids
💉 Surgery to untwist the stomach
💉 A gastropexy procedure
💉 Intensive care for the next 3 - 5 days

A gastropexy procedure is performed to attach the stomach to the inside wall of the abdomen with sutures to prevent the stomach from twisting. This procedure significantly reduces the chances of GDV reoccurrence. A gastropexy can also be performed as a preventive measure in high risk breeds, often at the time of desexing👩🏼‍⚕️.

17/07/2025

Koda presented to our clinic with this pink mass protruding out of the inner corner of her eye.

This complication is known as a “cherry eye” and it is a prolapse and swelling of the third eyelid gland 🍒👀.

The condition is unlikely to resolve on its own and can cause complications to the eye such as dry eye and conjunctivitis if untreated.

Cherry eye’s occur due to the connecting tissue of the third eyelid being weak. It is a genetic condition and not directly caused by trauma or injury. Breeds such as Rottweilers, Pugs and Bulldogs are more prone.

Dr Krystle surgically replaced the third eyelid back into position and secured it with sutures 👩🏼‍⚕️.

15/07/2025

Have a look through a vets eye! (Microscope)👁️

A veterinarian places a small sample under the microscope to aid in the diagnosis of infections and identify micro-organisms that could be making a patient unwell or causing discomfort🔬.

Veterinarians can use a microscope to analyze urine, faeces, blood, skin scrapings, ear swabs, fluid from joints and cells of lumps 🩸.

Pictured is an image of a urine sample that has been magnified using the microscope to make the issue visible for our veterinarians to identify🔍.

The circles are white blood cells that can indicate that there is inflammation present. The rod-shapes are a type of bacteria🦠.

The veterinary diagnosed this patient with a urinary tract infection and dispensed medication to treat the issue👩🏼‍⚕️.

26/06/2025

Are you letting your dog out to toilet more? Is the water bowl always empty? Time for a check up! 👩🏼‍⚕️

As our pets age, they become more at risk of developing medical conditions that can cause our pets to be extra thirsty and therefore, urinate more.

Let’s talk about 3 common diseases in our older patients.

Diabetes - insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels in the body. When insufficient insulin is being produced or the body is not absorbing insulin, blood sugar levels spike. Diabetes can affect a pet of any age but is more common in geriatric patients, and overweight pets. Some signs of diabetes included increased thirst, frequent urination, lethargy, increased appetite and weight loss.

Cushings disease - An endocrine disorder that affects the hormone known as cortisol, creating an overproduction. Cortisol, knows as the “stress hormone” helps the body regulate. Senior dogs often show signs including a increased thirst, frequent urination, a potbelly appearance and skin issues.

Kidney disease - A condition that affects the kidneys ability to filter blood and remove waste products. CKD (chronic kidney disease) slowly develops overtime due to deterioration of the kidneys and causes issues in our senior patients. Symptoms included increased thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, decreased appetite and lethargy.

If your pet is urinating more frequently or drinking more water, book a consult with one of our veterinarians. In-house blood testing is encouraged for our senior pets to help diagnose any of the above comditions before they become life threatening 👩🏼‍⚕️🩺 🩸.

24/06/2025

CPR TRAINING DAY🚨

Our team underwent CPR training with Tyson from the Vet Nurse Project🩺.

As a team, veterinarians and veterinary nurses all play an important role in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Topics covered in the training session included:

-Executing efficient chest compression
-Providing oxygen through artificial breaths
-Maintaing circulation
-Administering emergency drugs
-Connecting appropriate monitoring equipment

Regular training sessions and team building exercises strengthen our ability to work together as a team and perform CPR with the highest chances of successful resuscitation.

Thank you Tyson for the training session🐾.

20/06/2025

Ever wondered what diseases are covered in the F3 vaccine for your feline friend? 🤔 Let us break it down for you!

The F3 vaccine, also known as the core vaccine for cats, protects against three serious diseases:

1️⃣ Feline Herpesvirus (FHV-1): This virus can cause respiratory infections and eye problems in cats.

2️⃣ Feline Calicivirus (FCV): Another common cause of respiratory infections in cats, FCV can lead to sneezing, coughing, and oral ulcers.

3️⃣ Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV): Also known as feline distemper, FPV is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease. Vaccination provides strong protection against this deadly disease.

17/06/2025

Well done to the talented team at Cessnock Veterinary Hospital for completing their CPR training. Looking forward to seeing you all soon

15/06/2025

Out in house pathology set up is essential for obtaining blood results in a timely matter, for surgical and hospitalised patients 🔬🩺.

🩸Presurgical blood testing can help in the identication of abnormalities in our patients prior to anaesthetia. Our veterinarians analyse these blood results to create an anaesthetia plan tailored to your pet to minimise complications.

🩸A general health test is often run on unwell patients to help identify possible causes of sickness. This test can help veterinairans diagnose conditions such as diabetes, liver damage and kidney disease. A complete blood count is also performed to determine the presence of infection or diagnose anaemia.

🩸 An emergency profile is used on patients presenting in critical condition and provides fast and accurate information. An emergency profile gives a complete blood count, organ function assessment, coagulation testing and blood gases - oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood. This testing can help diagnose metabolic diseases, snake envenomations, sepsis and many more serious conditions.

11/06/2025

Towel donation’s needed! 🚨

We are running low on towels and small blankets to keep our patients warm.

All donations will be greatly appreciated! ❤️

Thank you,
CVH

01/06/2025

Do you recognise me?

I’m a male, black and white cat found on Ellalong Street, Kearsley 🐈‍⬛.

Please help us find this little guys owner by sharing this post! 🐾

Address

193 Wollombi Road
Cessnock, NSW
2325

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 11am

Telephone

+61249912377

Website

http://www.cessnockvet.com.au/

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