<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>North Rocks Veterinary Hospital</title><link>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/</link><description><![CDATA[North Rocks Veterinary Hospital RSS]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><managingEditor>info@northrocksvet.com (North Rocks Veterinary Hospital)</managingEditor><generator>North Rocks Veterinary Hospital</generator><language>en</language><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/"/><item><title><![CDATA[Leptospirosis in Dogs: What North Rocks Pet Owners Need to Know]]></title><link>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/leptospirosis-in-dogs--what-north-rocks-pet-owners-need-to-know</link><guid>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/post/view/post/129030</guid><description><![CDATA[Protect your dog against Leptospirosis. A core vaccine for dogs to ensure their safety and prevention of disease.&#160;]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB10384/blogImages/69a77b1040bd0.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="83247"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Kitten Vaccinations Matter]]></title><link>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/why-kitten-vaccinations-matter</link><guid>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/post/view/post/126567</guid><description><![CDATA[Protect your kitten from serious diseases with expert vaccinations at North Rocks Vet Hospital. Book your kitten vaccination near North Rocks today!]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB10384/blogImages/6915392b6fcd8.png" type="image/png" length="377225"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporting Our Local North Rocks Community]]></title><link>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/supporting-our-local-north-rocks-community</link><guid>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/post/view/post/126143</guid><description><![CDATA[North Rocks Public School FeteAt North Rocks Veterinary Hospital, we love being part of the North Rocks community and supporting local events that bring families together. This year, we were proud to contribute to the North Rocks Public School Fete, a much loved community event that highlights the incredible spirit of our neighbourhood.The fete was a wonderful day filled with stalls, rides, entertainment, and family fun. We were honoured to receive a Certificate of Thanks from the school for ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Ear Infections]]></title><link>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/dog-ear-infections</link><guid>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/post/view/post/125766</guid><description><![CDATA[Dog Ear Infections - Causes, Treatment and PreventionNorth Rocks Veterinary Hospital BlogDoes your dog love splashing in puddles, rolling in the grass, or shaking their ears after a play? While these moments are part of the joy of having a pup, they can sometimes lead to one of the most common problems we see at North Rocks Vet&nbsp;Hospital, dog ear infections.If you’re searching for dog ear infection treatment in North Rocks, you’re in the right place. 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In general, there has been a change in approach from the previous blanket recommendation to desex all dogs before sexual maturity to ensure population control/unwanted pregnancy, to now one of tailoring the desexing recommendation to meet the individual patient circumstances.&nbsp;&nbsp;We recommen...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-Anaesthetic Blood Testing: A Gold Standard of Care]]></title><link>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/pre-anaesthetic-blood-testing--a-gold-standard-of-care</link><guid>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/post/view/post/125408</guid><description><![CDATA[Pre-Anaesthetic Blood Testing: A Gold Standard of CareWhy Pre-Anaesthetic Blood Testing is ImportantPre-anaesthetic blood testing is a crucial step in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients before undergoing any procedure requiring anaesthesia. At North Rocks Veterinary Hospital, we adhere to the highest standards of veterinary care, and pre-anaesthetic blood testing is part of our commitment to providing exceptional care.Key Reasons for Pre-Anaesthetic Blood Testing:Assessing Org...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB10384/blogImages/686322b9b4ae6.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="39515"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting your dog from Leptospirosis | A vital step for Sydney Pet Owners]]></title><link>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/protecting-your-dog-from-leptospirosis</link><guid>https://www.northrocksvethospital.com.au/blog/post/view/post/124879</guid><description><![CDATA[What Is Leptospirosis?Leptospirosis is caused by Leptospira bacteria, which are commonly found in the urine of infected animals like rats, mice, and other wildlife. 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