SASH - Small Animal Specialist Hospital

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29/05/2026

We are so proud to be partnering with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood on such an important cause. From our team members like Sophie to amazing donors like Rex, it takes a community to save lives, both human and animal.

We’re also excited to have our very own Lifeblood Team, giving our team members another way to get involved and donate! 🧡

As we head into colder weather, it’s important to keep your pets safe from seasonal dangers. Swipe through to learn abou...
28/05/2026

As we head into colder weather, it’s important to keep your pets safe from seasonal dangers. Swipe through to learn about common winter hazards, from medications to everyday household items, and how to protect your four-legged family members.

If you’re ever unsure, SASH emergency is open 24/7, 365 days, including public holidays. No appointment needed, walk-ins welcome. Visit our website for your closest SASH in Adelaide, Alexandria, Central Coast, Gold Coast, North Ryde, Northern Beaches, Sunshine Coast, and Western Sydney.

Content adapted from a brochure by Trinity White.

Tazz is a six-time blood donor at SASH Adelaide! Through his generosity, Tazz has helped save numerous lives, each donat...
27/05/2026

Tazz is a six-time blood donor at SASH Adelaide! Through his generosity, Tazz has helped save numerous lives, each donation giving critical patients a second chance. Now retired, he’s enjoying a well earned rest, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the incredible difference he’s made. Tazz truly is a hero!

At SASH, many patients rely on life saving transfusions for conditions like bleeding and anaemia, often due to trauma, illness, or surgery, made possible by selfless donors like Tazz.

Due to an influx of critically ill patients, SASH Adelaide is in urgent need of blood donations. We are looking for potential donors to help us continue saving lives at SASH Adelaide and across many other SASH hospitals.

If you think your pet could be a donor hero too, we’d love to hear from you! 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 generous gift pack and Blood Donor Hero certificate. But most importantly, they’ll be a part of a special group of animals helping to save lives.

Dog Donor Criteria:
✔️Healthy
✔️Over 17 kg
✔️Aged 1-7 years
✔️Up to date with vaccinations

If you are considering signing up your pet for our blood donor database, please visit our website and fill out the form. If your pet meets the criteria, one of our nurses will be in touch.

Kuma is a 34-year-old female Chimpanzee, not the typical patient for SASH North Ryde. Nevertheless, our good friends fro...
26/05/2026

Kuma is a 34-year-old female Chimpanzee, not the typical patient for SASH North Ryde. Nevertheless, our good friends from Taronga Zoo entrusted the SASH team to help when Kuma was in need.

Kuma was suspected of having formed bile duct stones that needed removal. Generally, the SASH team has a lot of experience in this procedure with dogs and cats. However, Kuma brought some unique challenges. Firstly, her anatomy is more similar to that of people, and not small animals (ie. what the Small Animal Specialist Hospital specialises in!). For this reason, an atypical team of expert medical professionals were needed.

The massive team effort involved the team from Taronga Zoo consisting of Zoo Veterinarians Dr Gabi Tabias and Dr Frances Hulst, Zoo Nurse Annii, and Keepers, Laura and Richard. The SASH team provided veterinary anaesthesia support and imaging with Dr Asher Allison (SASH Specialist in Anaesthesia & Analgesia) and Dr Jack Reid (SASH Diagnostic Imaging Resident). Last but not least, Taronga Zoo enlisted the help of Dr Cameron Bell (human Gastroenterologist), for his expertise in humans digestive systems, together with his own nurse.

Kuma underwent a minimally invasive endoscopy procedure, where a tiny camera was placed down her throat, through her stomach to her intestine where the bile duct opens. A number of stones were successfully flushed out without the need for surgery. We are happy to report that Kuma recovered well and was reunited with her chimpanzee community at Taronga Zoo Sydney within days of her procedure. She remains stone-free and is thriving.

Thank you, Mace, for being a blood donor hero!Due to an influx of critically ill patients requiring blood transfusions, ...
25/05/2026

Thank you, Mace, for being a blood donor hero!

Due to an influx of critically ill patients requiring blood transfusions, SASH Alexandria and SASH Adelaide are in need of blood donations. We are looking for potential donors to help us continue saving lives at SASH Alexandria and SASH Adelaide, and across many other SASH hospitals.

If you think your pet could be a donor hero too, we’d love to hear from you! 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 generous gift pack and Blood Donor Hero certificate. But most importantly, they’ll be a part of a special group of animals helping to save lives.

Dog Donor Criteria:
✔️Healthy
✔️Over 17 kg
✔️Aged 1-7 years
✔️Up to date with vaccinations

Cat Donor Criteria:
✔️Healthy
✔️4 kg or more
✔️Aged 1-7 years
✔️Up to date with vaccinations

If you are considering signing up your dog or cat for our blood donor database, please visit our website and fill out the form. If your pet meets the criteria, one of our nurses will be in touch.

24/05/2026

For the month of May, SASH Adelaide’s Ophthalmology team participated in the “Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screenings” program sponsored by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO), offering free eye checks for service and working animals.

As part of the initiative, SA State Emergency Service rescue dogs visited for check-ups with specialist ophthalmologists, Dr Jessica Meekins and Dr Zoe Anastassiadis, to ensure their eyes are healthy, focused, and mission-ready.

Thank you to 7NEWS Adelaide for highlighting this incredible program!

21/05/2026

The moment Dr William Park and Dr Alex Lai (registrars in Surgery) removed a large mass from the liver at SASH Western Sydney. This procedure required careful work around major blood vessels and close teamwork every step of the way.

Surgery like this is all about precision, planning, and collaboration, working together to give the patient the best possible outcome.

20/05/2026

Juni, a 2-year-old domestic long hair cat, is getting her blood pressure checked while relaxed and happily enjoying a treat at SASH Sunshine Coast.
 
Nurses Ciel and Taylor help Juni feel comfortable while taking a reading—no scruffing, just patience and care. Our stress-free approach focuses on gentle handling and a calm environment to keep patients at ease.

Thank you, Winnie, for being a blood donor hero!Due to an influx of critically ill patients requiring blood transfusions...
19/05/2026

Thank you, Winnie, for being a blood donor hero!

Due to an influx of critically ill patients requiring blood transfusions, SASH Alexandria is in need of blood donations. We are looking for potential donors to help us continue saving lives at SASH Alexandria and across many other SASH hospitals.

If you think your pet could be a donor hero too, we’d love to hear from you! 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 generous gift pack and Blood Donor Hero certificate. But most importantly, they’ll be a part of a special group of animals helping to save lives.

Dog Donor Criteria:
✔️Healthy
✔️Over 17 kg
✔️Aged 1-7 years
✔️Up to date with vaccinations

If you are considering signing up your dog for our blood donor database, please visit our website and fill out the form. If your pet meets the criteria, one of our nurses will be in touch.

We’re proud to share that Dr Stephen Fearnside (Specialist in Surgery and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation) and Dr Naomi...
18/05/2026

We’re proud to share that Dr Stephen Fearnside (Specialist in Surgery and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation) and Dr Naomi Boyd (Specialist in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation and Physiotherapist) were invited to contribute to the 3rd edition of Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, a globally recognised reference in the field, published earlier this year. Their contribution reflects SASH’s ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge and improving outcomes for our four-legged companions.

At SASH, we’re proud to be home to the largest veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation team in Australia. Our team of specialist veterinarians and rehabilitation therapists are dedicated to diagnosing and treating joint, muscle and mobility conditions. Through a multidisciplinary approach of incorporating advanced therapies such as hydrotherapy, laser therapy and regenerative medicine, we help pets move better, recover faster, and live their best lives.

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