Paws A While
It is with great excitement that we announce an addition to the Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital family. Last month we welcomed a new Veterinarian to the team, Dr Maria Scheible. With the addition of Dr Maria, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital now has six Veterinarians able to provide high quality care for your fur babies. Growing […]
Health Matters
As we saw last month: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is considered incurable. Medical approaches involve pharmacotherapy – antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and/or immunosuppressive drugs; surgical intervention (sometimes extensive). These are supportive, not curative; may have side effects requiring discontinuation. 20-30% of patients don’t respond/are forced off medication, leading to colectomy. Human UC patients have alterations in gut microbial […]
Local Student’s Journey to Kokoda
Local student David Eskander is preparing for a once in a lifetime experience, having been selected to take part in the 2023 Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge this year. David, who turns 18 this month, will represent Penrith RSL and his Australian Army Cadet Unit 21ACU in the Challenge, which will see him travel to Papua […]
Parents Corner
Parents often complain to me that when they ask their child, “how was school?” or “how was your day?”, they receive no more than a “good/fine” or a grunt in response. There are many ways parents interpret these responses, either believing their child doesn’t want to talk to them or is being pouty or impolite. […]
Paws A While
Winter can be a time that makes us all feel under the weather. Like us, our pets also notice the cold. Here is what to look out for with your pet in Winter. Arthritis : As with humans, the cold weather can make arthritis symptoms worse. Owner should look out for any decrease in activity […]
Health Matters
Last month we learnt that: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is generally considered incurable, regular medical approaches can involve pharmacotherapy including antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and/or immunosuppressive drugs, and surgical intervention (sometimes extensive). These interventions are supportive not curative, many have side effects. Human UC patients have alterations in gut microbial composition. Inappropriate gut flora may be a contributor […]
Lions Celebrate 35 Years with Donations to Local Charities
Emu Plains Lions celebrated 35 years of helping the local community and charities last month, by holding an Anniversary Dinner at Emu Sports Club in Leonay. The Dinner was kicked off by Jessy McKinless of Nulunga Dreaming, who organised a group of young dancers to perform indigenous dancing before 76 guests and dinner on […]
Parents Corner
The short answer is “no”! Even though this has long been a worry for new parents, the current science reassures us that there is no way to spoil baby. Babies who receive warm, sensitive, and responsive care from their parents get a much better start in life. You may have been told it’s wrong to […]
Paws A While
Having children and dogs together can be a great experience. Most dogs end up bonding strongly with children in the family and the love between a child and a dog can be a wonderful thing. However, many people assume that dogs should be willing to tolerate absolutely anything a child does. Some parents will allow […]
Health Matters
Generally Ulcerative colitis (UC) is considered incurable. Regular medical approaches to UC involve ongoing sometimes extensive medical or surgical intervention with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and/or immunosuppressive drugs. These interventions are supportive rather than curative and can themselves have side effects. Ohkusa et al, (2005) first showed that treatment with antibiotics can improve UC symptoms, as well […]