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About Dr. Claire Jenkins

Claire is a QLD graduate with over 15 years experience as a neighbourhood Veterinarian in Australia and the UK. Animal lover and the founder of Vetchat, born from a passion to help pet carers everywhere access trusted advice earlier, for healthier, happier pets. Grateful to be carer to her beautiful Red-dog.

Best 10 Dog Breeds For People With Allergies

Truth be known, there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic breed of dog, although some dogs may be less allergenic than others. A dog’s hair, skin and saliva can... read more →
  • November 4, 2020
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Breeds

The 10 Best Cat Breeds For People With Allergies

Whilst there is no true hypoallergenic breed of cat, some cats may be less allergenic than others. In people with cat allergies, the major causative allergen is a protein called... read more →
  • November 3, 2020
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Breeds
smirking dog

Happy Smiles and Waggly Tails: Your Dog’s Teeth With Dr Claire

Just as we do, dogs need daily attention to keep their mouths clean and free of odour producing bacteria and tartar. Keeping your dogs mouth healthy not only makes those... read more →
  • October 20, 2020
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
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How To Keep Your Dog Calm For Nail Trims

Nail care is an important part of caring for your dog. It should be an easy and stress free experience for you both. Unfortunately, for many this aspect of pet... read more →
  • October 18, 2020
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Behaviour & Training
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10 Ways to Make Your Dog Happier

Looking after and loving a dog is one of the best things you can do. Every dog carer can attest to the fact that having a dog improves their life... read more →
  • September 8, 2020
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

Coronavirus (COVID-19) And Your Pet

Our Vets are fielding many questions from concerned pet carers about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it affects their pets. We continue to monitor the latest advice from the Australian... read more →
  • March 17, 2020
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

How to Help Wildlife In The Fires

The fires in Australia have already caused an estimated half a billion animal lives lost as per the University of Sydney, and so many more ill, injured or left without... read more →
  • January 7, 2020
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health

Fire Burn Care For Cats And Dogs

Fire burns are affecting many pets in and around fire affected areas. Burns can affect anywhere on their body, but a particular area of concern are their paws. The best... read more →
  • January 6, 2020
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health

Tail kinks in puppies

A kink in a puppies tail is not an uncommon finding. Usually, a tail kink is either: Congenital - they are born with it, most likely this is due to... read more →
  • October 15, 2019
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Uncategorized
schnauzer in bush

How To Tick-Proof Your Pet

Paralysis ticks (Ixodes spp) occur in Australia, largely along the east coast from North Queensland to Victoria. They love warm, humid weather so up north they are a problem all... read more →
  • October 10, 2019
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Parasites
curious french bulldog playing in the grass

How To Protect Your Pet this Snake Season

Snakes are a part of life in Australia, and on the East Coast with the warmer weather in Spring there is an increased chance of an encounter with your pet.... read more →
  • October 10, 2019
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Toxins

How To Know Your Dog is Deaf

There are many subtle signs that your pet may struggle with or have an inability to hear. This can be something they were born with, or that they acquired with... read more →
  • September 24, 2019
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care, Health

Magpie Swooping Season

In Spring, Magpies are building nests in trees to raise their young and they come very protective of the surrounding area. Sometimes the male or female Magpie may swoop to... read more →
  • September 20, 2019
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care
dog with bad breath

Reasons For Pets Bad Breath

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is most likely caused by odour producing bacteria and tartar in your otherwise perfect I’m sure fur baby’s mouth! Although the most common cause,... read more →
  • August 12, 2019
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health

5 Tips To Keep Your Dog Safe This Festive Season

We know it's tough to helicopter parent when there’s so much going on this time of year, but there are some things that you simply need to make sure you’re... read more →
  • December 20, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care
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