Sunbury Animal Hospital

21/08/2026

Apologies - the hospital will be closed on Saturday 22nd August.
Please contact Animal Referral Hospital (Essendon) 9379 0700 or Advanced Vet Care (Kensington) 9092 0400 if you need any urgent pet care or advice.
Open again on Monday 24th Aug 8.00am - 7.00pm.

19/08/2026

CLOSING EARLY TODAY 🐶🐱🐾

17/08/2026

CLOSING EARLY TODAY🐶🐱🐾

12/08/2026

Dental Month is underway - don't miss out! Call us on 9744 3611 to book your pets FREE dental check!
Save $100 on a dental procedure for your cat or dog.
Hurry - this offer isn't here for long!

10/08/2026

Why is dental health important for pets?
🐱Pets use their teeth and mouths for a whole lot more than just eating! If their oral health is compromised, then their overall quality of life can be affected. They may not want to play, groom or chew on kibble or treats.

🐶Dental disease can affect the liver, kidney and heart function as the bacteria causing harm in their mouth can travel to organs via the bloodstream.

🐱Poor oral health is painful and our pets often suffer in silence so it’s important to keep their mouths healthy from the start.

Pets hiding oral pain may show a number of the following signs:
🐶Changes in their behaviour - for example: eating differently (only chewing on one side), not picking up their toys anymore, no grooming themselves as much or at all, reluctance to eat or a sudden preference for softer food/treats.
🐱Drooling or ropey saliva
🐶Red gums
🐱Stinky breath
🐶Yellow or brown stained teeth

07/08/2026

Fun Fact Friday
Did you know that it only takes 24 hours for plaque to form on the teeth?
And this plaque can harden and become tartar in the span of 1-6 days!

This is why brushing your pets teeth daily at home is so important in maintaining good oral health for them. If we remove or disrupt the soft plaque build up each day, we can significantly reduce the formation of tartar build up and help protect our pets pearly whites.

04/08/2026

CUTE KITTY ALERT 😻
Today we had the pleasure of meeting Shadow and Purrl
They had such a great time sharing their Churu that they didn't even notice when we gave them their vaccines!
Our hearts are melting 🥰😍

03/08/2026

What can we find on Dental Xrays (that we wouldn't find with our naked eye and dental instruments)...?

🦷Abnormalities of the tooth roots
🦷Tooth root abscesses
🦷Bone loss in the jaw
🦷Tooth abnormalities such as cavities, tooth resorption, investigating any missing teeth and we may even find extra teeth – among so many other things!

Every single patient that has a dental procedure done with us will have a comprehensive full mouth set of dental x-rays taken. This is so we don't miss anything that may be causing your pet pain or discomfort.

31/07/2026

Did you know that certain pet breeds are at risk of having issues with their teeth and oral health due to the size, shape and position of their jaws?

Common breeds that have misaligned jaws are any brachycephalic breeds (e.g. pugs, boxers, bulldogs, himalayans and persians etc.), poodles, cavaliers, greyhounds, daschunds, jack russell terriers, pomeranians, bichon frises, maltese shih tzus, chihuahuas (and any cross-breeds of the aforementioned breeds).

These breeds can commonly suffer from:
🐾Tooth wear and injury due to the misaligned teeth digging into each other or rubbing against another tooth or teeth.
🐾Soft tissue and gum injury from teeth digging into or impinging the gums.
🐾Accelerated periodontal disease (usually from food becoming trapped and impacted in areas of the mouth, especially where the teeth are crowded)
🐾Teeth becoming infected due to either periodontal disease and/or injuries sustained over time.
🐾Oral pain.
🐾Tooth injuries (e.g. fractures)

Tomorrow is the start of dental month - there's no better time to book your pet in for a dental check up!

27/07/2026

Have you ever wondered what's actually involved in a dental procedure with us?
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With under 1 week to go until Dental month in August; now is a great time to think about your pet's oral health.
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Tap the link for all the information you need about dental procedures performed at our hospital:
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Dental Procedures at Sunbury Animal Hospital We’d like to show you exactly what you can expect when your pet has a dental procedure with us. Read on for everything you need to know. Your pet is brought to the hospital on the morning of the dental, having been fasted from the night before. A vet ex...