Singleton & Branxton Vet Hospitals

01/04/2026

🐾 Biscuit the cheeky pup 🤭 🐾

This 10 week old sweetheart had only been in his new home for 2 days when he decided to test out his… very adventurous taste buds.

After vomiting up a sock (not exactly on the recommended puppy diet 😅), his owners noticed he was still eating and drinking but just a little quieter than usual - so they brought him in to be on the safe side.

On exam, Biscuit was bright but a bit more quiet than expected for an oodle pup. Given his recent snack choices, we took some X-rays…

👀 And it turns out, Biscuit had been doing a little home sampling tour:
A very full stomach, a suspicious opacity… and definitely more than just kibble on board.

The safest option was surgery - and it’s a good thing we did. During his ex-lap and gastrotomy, we found:
🪢 A big piece of carpet
🧸 A “jitbit” and part of a toy

Thankfully, nothing had reached the intestines yet - because this could have easily turned into a serious (and life-threatening) linear foreign body.

✨ Biscuit was very lucky, and surgery went beautifully. He’s now home recovering well with his family 💛

Safe to say… this cheeky little pup might need a bit of supervision while exploring his new world 🐶

Here’s hoping he sticks to puppy food from now on 🤞

01/04/2026

🐣We wish all of our valued clients a happy and safe Easter break.
🐰Our Branxton branch will be closed from Friday, 3rd April to Monday, 6th April. We look forward to serving you upon our return on Tuesday 7th April.
🚨For all emergencies, please phone 02/6572 2077. Our vet will be on call everyday throughout the long weekend.

22/03/2026

Keys found in our carpark on the weekend. Please reach out if they are yours.

20/03/2026

05/03/2026

🤍 Because every little life counts 🤍

26/02/2026

🖤 Meet Amon 🖤
Amon was brought in by his foster carer after they noticed a subtle limp in his right hind limb.
Dr. Ash recommended hind limb radiographs to investigate further and the X-rays revealed that his right femur is approximately 5 mm shorter than his left. That might not sound like much now, but in a 14 week old kitten who is still growing, this difference can become more noticeable over time.
❓So what exactly happened?
The findings are most consistent with a previous injury to the distal femoral growth plate (also called a physeal or Salter Harris fracture) that likely occurred when he was very young.
Growth plates are areas of cartilage near the ends of long bones that allow bones to lengthen as kittens grow. If a growth plate is damaged, it can close prematurely. When that happens, that bone stops growing, while the opposite limb continues to lengthen normally.
🦴In this case, his fracture has healed and is no longer painful, and the good news is that he is expected to have an excellent quality of life 😻
🌟 Amon will continue to be cared for by Hunter Valley Cat Haven until he is adopted.
📧 Contact Hunter Valley Cat Haven if you believe you could be Amon’s furever family 🤍

19/02/2026

🚨 GDV in Dogs – A True Emergency 🚨

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), commonly known as “bloat,” is a life-threatening emergency where a dog’s stomach fills with gas and twists on itself. When this happens, blood supply is cut off and shock can develop rapidly - minutes truly matter.

Recently, sweet Lady, a Saint Bernard, came to us after hours showing classic signs: a distended abdomen, restlessness, and clear discomfort. Giant breeds like Saint Bernards are especially at risk for GDV, and her family did exactly the right thing by acting fast when they noticed something wasn’t right.

Lady was taken straight to surgery, where Dr. Ruan quickly intervened to untwist her stomach and secure it in place - a procedure called a gastropexy, which helps prevent recurrence. 💉🐾

Thanks to Dr. Ruan’s swift action and the dedication of our after-hours team, Lady received the life-saving care she needed without delay.
We’re so happy to share that Lady recovered beautifully and is now back home with her family - tail wagging and feeling like herself again. ❤️

Early recognition and immediate veterinary care save lives in cases of GDV. If your dog shows any of the following signs:�• Swollen or tight abdomen�• Retching without producing vomit�• Restlessness or pacing�• Excessive drooling�• Weakness or collapse
Seek emergency veterinary care immediately.

Way to go, Lady - and shoutout to Dr. Ruan and our incredible team! 💪✨