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Road Trips

By | Media | Comments are Closed | 16 October, 2020 | 0

This year road trips are a lot more common with holiday goers staying more local and driving a few hours to destinations instead of heading interstate or overseas. The good news is this means your pet might be able to come so we wanted to give you our best tips for road trippin with yourRead more

Tips When Leaving Your Dog Alone For The First Time

By | Media | Comments are Closed | 7 July, 2020 | 0

Does your doggo turn his nose up at spending time alone? You might notice that your pooch barks, whimpers or whines when you leave – as if they’re saying “come back, I miss you!” Dogs are sociable animals and want to spend time with us, watch us and help us. They’re such great companions thatRead more

Things to do with Your Pet whilst Self-isolating

By | Media | Comments are Closed | 15 April, 2020 | 0

With most of us stuck at home and home-schooling over for term 1 it’s time to have some fun with your pets! Here’s 10 things to do with them over the coming weeks without having to leave the house! Download the “My Talking Pet” App. It’s free and it’s hilarious. Using a picture of yourRead more

Why your pet’s nail clips shouldn’t be stressful

By | Media | Comments are Closed | 11 February, 2020 | 0

  Whilst a nail clip is a simple procedure to perform, it is often a very stressful process for the pet.  Even the calmest of pets can dislike their feet being touched.  For most pets this procedure induces fear, stress or anxiety that can lead to escape efforts, aggressive responses or cowering in fear.  IfRead more

Your pet can’t add but they can multiply! The What, Why & How of Desexing your pet.

By | Media | Comments are Closed | 30 September, 2019 | 0

What is desexing? The decision to desex is an important decision for every pet owner. The term ‘desexing’ can be misleading as your pet will not lose their gender! Desexing is a sterilisation surgical procedure that involves the removal of reproductive organs. In a female, desexing is referred to as ‘speying’ and involves the completeRead more

Finding the right boarding facility for your pet

By | Media | Comments are Closed | 1 August, 2019 | 0

As a veterinarian who’s worked with and in many pet boarding facilities, and has managed pounds on behalf of councils, I am well versed in the requirements for appropriate boarding care. Whilst most of these facilities are created with good intentions and run by animal lovers we still, like most service industries, see a greatRead more

The Grain-free Fad

By | Media | Comments are Closed | 12 April, 2019 | 0

I used to be able to nod in recognition when clients told me what food their pet was on but these days I’m hard pressed to know a fraction of the foods mentioned.  It feels like every man and his dog (literally) are having a crack at producing quality pet foods.  Words like “natural” andRead more

Restricting outdoor access for cats – why it’s a good idea

By | Media | Comments are Closed | 10 April, 2019 | 0

As senior veterinarian and hospital director to Thornleigh Vet Hospital and Ku-ring-gai Animal Pound I am privy to the broad array of consequences that result from giving your cat unrestricted outdoor access. At least once a day we are presented with a sick cat that is a direct result of outdoor exposure or a strayRead more

Caring for Senior Pets

By | Media | Comments are Closed | 30 July, 2018 | 0

Picture your 70 year old Grandma. She takes a while to get moving in the morning, sometimes loses her train of thought and loves an afternoon nap. You could have just described most 13 year old cats whom would also be considered senior. All cats and dogs over the age of 7 are considered senior.Read more

Dog Park Etiquette

By | Media | Comments are Closed | 30 July, 2018 | 0

I’ve often pondered that unleashed dog parks are like pubs; a great place to go to catch up with mates, meet new friends and have some good old fashioned fun. You laugh, you flirt, and you joke around. But then there is the occasional unwanted attention, inadvertent insults or, on a busy Friday night, aRead more

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