Pet Behavioural Advice In Western Sydney

Is your dog digging up your yard or barking incessantly & annoying you or your neighbours? Does your cat toilet on your carpet or your bedding? Does your pet get separation anxiety when you leave the house?

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Absolutely fantastic

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Absolutely fantastic

Dr Kathy and Dr Ash are absolutely fantastic. The nurses are also just amazing. We trust them with all our dogs and rabbits. The whole team genuinely cares about the animals and go above and beyond. On one occasion we brought in our young pup which was in pain and distress literally minutes before closing time.

Incredibly staff

5.0

Incredibly staff

Had an emergency with my cat and they were able to be flexible with me. Dr Ash was very thorough with the check up and explained in detail what he was doing. The staff there are incredibly friendly and kind.

Amazing staff and Dr Ash

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Amazing staff and Dr Ash

I have nothing but praise for Dr Ash and the staff Of Family vets Western Sydney Blacktown The compassion and care that my fur baby Max received was incredible. Dr Ash explained each step and care my fur baby needed. I can't thank the amazing staff and Dr Ash enough ❤️

Very friendly staff

5.0

Very friendly staff

We had to take out cat Venus in because her mouth was very sore and she couldnt be touched and was refusing to eat and the staff were very friendly and Dr Ash done the required tests and our cat had to have a full teeth extraction. Will continue to see them there about any issues there are in the future. Couldn't recommend them enough!

The staff were amazing!

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The staff were amazing!

Took our 6 week old kitten here for her first vaccination and the staff were amazing! Vet Kathy was great, explained everything in detail and got the kids involved by letting them listen to the heartbeat. Highly recommend the clinic to everyone 😀 lots of parking, airconditioned, relaxing vibe.

Nothing short of amazing

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Nothing short of amazing

Dr Ash and the team have been nothing short of amazing with our beloved pets. Dr Ash carried out surgery on our 7year old Rottweiler and the love and care she received was amazing. We also recently had our new kitten desexed and microchipped and again the service was fantastic.

A second chance at life

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A second chance at life

A big thank you to Dr. Ash and the team for helping me give this little guy a second chance at life. As someone who didn’t grow up around pets, I had no idea what to do when this little one showed up on my back porch in such a poor state. I highly recommend Family Vets Western Sydney to any pet owners looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and caring team!

Why should your pet undergo behavioural training with Family Vets?

Your team of Vets and Nurses have a wealth of knowledge on all sorts of behaviour problems and are equipped to help pet owners in need.

Experienced Vets & Nurses

Comprehensive approach to behaviour modification

Friendly staff ready to assist and book appointments.

Extensive client education library

Referrals to behaviour modifying specialists

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You can trust our team and +40 years of experience!

Meet the Family Vets Team

Our experienced team of vets and nurses are dedicated to ensuring that your furry friend receives the highest quality of service, from vaccinations to surgery

Dr. Ash Narayan

‍Senior Veterinarian and Director

Dr Ash obtained his scholarship from Fiji and graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2002. He went back to Fiji and spent the next few years in RSPCA practising and came back to Australia working in various general practices in Cairns and Sydney.

Dr. Kathy Lin

Senior Veterinarian and Director (BVSc USyd)

Kathy graduated from the University of Sydney in 2010. She has worked in several small animal general practices around Sydney. She also has more than 8 years experience in working in after hours and referral hospitals as an emergency veterinarian.

Dr. Jan Rosado

Veterinarian

Dr Jan has always been passionate about animals, medicine and science since a young age. He graduated with honours in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce, before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sydney.

Behavioural Advice

Behavioural problems can be due to behavioural causes, medical causes, or both. Our veterinarians will investigate behavioural problems by obtaining a full history and conducting a full examination (sometimes your pet may require blood or urine tests to rule out underlying medical conditions) to accurately diagnose a problem. Behavioural problems are often the combined effect of many factors, including your pet’s environment and learning.

Genetics can also predispose your pet to some behaviours, however the expression of those behaviours will depend on your pet’s early socialisation and training.

Changes in the environment may contribute to the emergence of behavioural problems. For example, changes in routine, a new member of the household (pet, baby or spouse), moving house, or the loss of a family member or pet can have a dramatic impact on behaviour. Any medical or degenerative changes associated with ageing may cause the pet to be even more sensitive to these environmental changes.

Learning also plays a part in many behavioural problems. Early training and socialisation is essential to have a happy, well-adjusted pet. Punishment of behavioural problems often worsens the situation and it is very important that professional advice is obtained as soon as the problem appears to effectively resolve it. Positive reinforcement is the preferred method for changing behaviour, however this also needs to be used carefully as it can encourage undesirable behaviour if used incorrectly.

How are behavioural problems treated?

There is no simple cure for any behavioural problem, so be careful when taking ‘’helpful’’ advice. For example, many people with a destructive dog are given the advice to get another dog to fix the problem, however, they may end up with two destructive dogs! It is very important that the cause of the problem is addressed, not just the symptoms of the problem. For example don’t chain a dog up because it is digging; find out the reason for the digging and treat the dog accordingly.

When it comes to your pet’s behaviour, it is extremely important to seek the advice of a qualified veterinarian or animal behaviour specialist. Changing problem behaviour requires commitment on behalf of the whole family, as everyone your pet interacts with will be responsible for encouraging desirable behaviour. For some problems such as barking, escaping, aggression, or separation anxiety it is beneficial to see the pet in its natural environment, thus a home visit may be appropriate. Some cases may also require medications alongside the new training techniques to get the best outcome.

For this and other behavioural problems we advise you contact us to make an appointment with one of our veterinarians.

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