With floods ravaging the East Coast of Australia there are huge barriers for pet and animal carers to access vital care. VetChat, Australia’s leading tele-health service for pets will be... read more →
Storm anxiety in cats can go unnoticed as the symptoms are often covert and can manifest as cowering or hiding. Here’s our top tips to manage storm anxiety in kitties,... read more →
Storm anxiety affects many dogs, and unfortunately there’s no good way to predict which dogs or puppies will be affected. Around the time of a storm you may see them... read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →