Anthony graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Sydney. After spending eight years working in private veterinary practices, he started ActiVet in 2005 initially providing housecall vet services to a number of suburbs in Sydney. He went on to establish ActiVet Clinic Carlingford in 2011.
As well as being a small animal veterinary surgeon, Anthony is an IVAS certified veterinary acupuncturist with more than 10 years experience in veterinary acupuncture and has received training in Chinese veterinary herbal medicine.He is currently a member of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), Australian Veterinary Acupuncture Group (AVAG) and an associate member of the Centre for Veterinary Education of University of Sydney (CVE).
As well as being a small animal veterinary surgeon, Anthony is an IVAS certified veterinary acupuncturist with more than 10 years experience in veterinary acupuncture and has received training in Chinese veterinary herbal medicine.He is currently a member of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), Australian Veterinary Acupuncture Group (AVAG) and an associate member of the Centre for Veterinary Education of University of Sydney (CVE).
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Acupuncture is the technique of using very fine needles that pierce the skin at specific points in order to treat or prevent disease. Although pets have only recently been treated in the West, horses, cattle and pigs have been treated in China for over 3000 years. Veterinary acupuncture is part of a whole system of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) which invovles diet, Chinese herbal remedies and other techniques.
Clinical pathology involves the laboratory evaluation of blood, bodily fluids or body tissues in order to identify existing disease. Common laboratory tests include blood chemistries, complete blood counts, blood clotting times, urinalysis, faecal tests, biopsy examination, cultures and infectious disease testing.
Just like humans, our pets are vulnerable to gum disease and problems with their teeth. Alarmingly, it is estimated that up to 80% of dogs and 70% of cats suffer from some form of dental disease by the age of three. Dental disease typically begins with a build-up of plaque, consisting of bacteria, food particles and saliva components, on the teeth.
Dogs and cats age on average, five to eight times faster than humans. By age two, most pets have already reached adulthood. At age four, many are entering middle age. By age seven, many cats and dogs, particularly larger breed dogs, are entering their senior years. Because pets age so rapidly, major health changes can occur in a short amount of time.
Our hospital is fully equipped to take digital radiographs (often called digital x-rays) of your pet. Our veterinarians will discuss your pet's case and conduct a thorough physical examination to determine if your pet requires radiographs. Radiographs are a very important tool to help us diagnose diseases in animals, particularly for conditions involving bones, the chest or abdomen.
Reviews (17)
Cassy Cherry
Sep 20, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
I haven’t ever taken my cats to these people however I found a lost dog & they were so helpful came out with a leash, so friendly.. even messaged me to keep me updated on what happened to the lost dog.. I can’t recommend these lovely people enough! 10/10!!.. will be getting my service if I need my cats to be seen❤️
I haven’t ever taken my cats to these people however I found a lost dog & they were so helpful came out with a leash, so friendly.. even messaged me to keep me updated on what happened to the lost dog.. I can’t recommend these lovely people enough! 10/10!!.. will be getting my service if I need my cats to be seen❤️
Katherine Sam
Jun 24, 2021
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Neesah
Jun 20, 2021
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Julie Barnes
Apr 28, 2021
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Hsiao-Han Wang
Jan 11, 2021
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I am really appreciate Dr Anthony , Dr Jessica and the nurse team. Once they received my email, they arranged a emergency body check for my cat. They informed the body test result immediately even they received the result after working hours. Also, they explained a lot of details of the report result. They kept checking my cat’s situation and arrange for recheck to ensure no more blood coming out. Once again, thank you for taking good care of my boy professional and patiently ！
Chenhe Ma
Nov 18, 2020
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Not sure how competent the vets are at this place, but the nurse turned away my dog for an emergency. Don't come here for emergencies! I had to take my dog to his old vet quite a drive away for treatment. Zero compassion from the nurse/reception. Zero points from me. Your practice just lost business from all our current and future pets.
Wayneboy
Aug 06, 2020
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There’s so many positive things I’d wanna lay down on here but long story short, this is one truly genuine and down to earth clinic with passionate vets. Having to drop off two rescue kittens just about two weeks ago, Stella the vet kindly took them in for the day without any hesitation, fed them, performed checks and cleaned them. She and her fellow lady vet colleague were such amazing people, and they didn’t even ask for a fee after I came back from work to bring the kittens home.
Joanne Mansell
Jul 09, 2020
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Iris Looi
Jun 17, 2018
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Alda Venables
Apr 05, 2018
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I chose to take Lola to ActiVet for the first time a couple of days ago for her sneezing problem because I wanted natural treatment for her. Lola is a 9 year old rescue cat and is a little spitfire and is very hard to handle in these situations so it was with trepidation that I took her knowing she would be very stressed and in attack mode. Anthony… was so brilliant with her, managing to calm her down (and me too!) enough to be able to check her out. He's an amazing vet with a gift of knowing how to deal with a very stressed cat. This is the place I will be going to with my cats if needed
Gillian Shave
Jan 12, 2018
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Denise Becus
Jan 04, 2018
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Anthony and his staff are the kindest, most caring and compassionate people. My little Alice is a regular at the clinic while her health issues are being sorted, no cage for Alice who is cuddled and loved by the staff while she waits for her next blood work to be done. Anthony and his staff are also very supportive of our rescue organisation Denise at Paws. Thanks to all at Activet Carlingford. 💕💕
Helen Johnstone
Jan 04, 2018
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Jacqueline MacLeod
Jul 15, 2017
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I am so very grateful we took our 1 year old Pugalier today to Activet. ANTHONY had a solution to all my dog problems and was extremely knowledgeable in how to treat Buddy. We were all very impressed by how ANTHONY handled Buddy and how thorough he was. I feel like I have found someone to care for my dog who was awesome and listening to my thoughts and offered great advice.
Melissa Chow
Oct 10, 2016
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My family and I are really glad we found Activet. All the staff there genuinely care about the pets they see and give their full attention no matter how big or small the checkup and it really makes a difference.
They will always be happy to discuss varying treatment options with you as well as provide email reports which was really appreciated.
We trust and fully believe that your pet(s) will receive the highest quality of care at this clinic.
They will always be happy to discuss varying treatment options with you as well as provide email reports which was really appreciated.
We trust and fully believe that your pet(s) will receive the highest quality of care at this clinic.
Meredith Greenham
Oct 27, 2015
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Dr Anthony Chu is the best vet I have ever encountered - more importantly, the family dog Scout, loves Dr Chu! Whilst Scout is a good natured dog who doesn't bite, with previous vets, she was always nervous, fidgety and nippy, making check-ups and treatments more difficult and wrought with anxiety. With Anthony, Scout is calm and very compliant,… and this I believe is to do with Anthony's genuine empathy for animals, and his energy and ability to connect with the animal beyond just the physical.
She trusts him implicitly and has let Anthony perform all sorts of procedures such as acupuncture
She trusts him implicitly and has let Anthony perform all sorts of procedures such as acupuncture
Wilson Tao
Dec 19, 2013
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