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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.

When Is The Right Time To Euthanise My Pet?

Saying goodbye is never easy. These beautiful words from a client brought tears to my eyes, and I think it sums up the incredibly tough decision to euthanise perfectly. “I’ll take... read more →
  • October 16, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

Tips To Calm, Happy Toilet Training For Your Puppy

When toilet training a puppy, the most important thing you can bring is patience. Some pups will get it within a few days, while others can take months. Here’s our... read more →
  • August 20, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Behaviour & Training

VetChat Pet Cases: Meet Thea the Rottweiler

Pet-carer Michaela couldn’t wait to pick up her Rottweiler puppy, Thea, from her breeder. But when she arrived, she was shocked to find little Thea was only about three weeks... read more →
  • August 16, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health

All You Need To Know About Desexing Your Pet

VetChat Vets advocate for desexing of family pets and responsible breeding. Here's a deep dive into the ins and outs of desexing pets. Who? Every cat, dog, and every-bunny can... read more →
  • July 28, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

4 Ways That Pet Tech Can Make Your Puppy Happier

There’s a boom in pet consumer technology such as wearable 24/7 pet monitoring, and new premium digital services promising to enhance your pet’s life and make pet ownership easier. But... read more →
  • July 2, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care
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Coming Clean On Your Dogs Bathtime

Giving your dog a bath will cleanse their skin of dirt, debris and pollens. It can also be used as a great way to deliver medication to the skin when... read more →
  • June 14, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care
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How To Introduce A New Kitten To The Family

Whether you’ve got fur kids already or you’re bringing home a new kitten for the first time, we’re here to help you settle in together as one happy family. Getting... read more →
  • May 2, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Behaviour & Training
curious dog

4 Ways To Avoid Dog Toxicities This Easter

Chocolate and sultanas are two example of toxic foods for dogs, and are both commonly associated with Easter. Here are some easy ways to make sure your dog is exposed... read more →
  • March 28, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Toxins
sad looking dog

What Not To Eat (For Fur Kids) This Easter

Did you know that two of our favourite Easter foods are highly toxic for dogs? Hot cross buns and chocolate stashes are notoriously sought after by pups, however this is... read more →
  • March 28, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Toxins
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Kitten Just Sleeps And Drinks Kitty Milk

ASK DR CLAIRE My 3 week old kitten just sleeps and drinks kitty milk. Is that normal? It’s normal for young kittens to sleep a lot. Actually it's normal for... read more →
  • March 16, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
3 puppies

Is One Or Two Puppies Better For Our Family?

ASK DR.CLAIRE We’re a family of four (kids aged 8 and 10). Is one or two pups better? One or two dogs is a really tough decision. There's no easy... read more →
  • March 7, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care
curious labrador

Chance Of Dog Poisoned By Licking Insect Spray

ASK DR CLAIRE Is there the chance of our dog being poisoned by licking a surface that has been treated with a household insect spray? It depends on the spray... read more →
  • February 28, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Toxins
baby pug with christmas hat

6 Dog Dangers To Avoid This Christmas

Here’s the top 6 doggie dangers at Christmas as polled by the Vets at Vetchat. 1. Human food that’s toxic to dogs Chocolate, plum pudding, Christmas cake, stuffing for meats,... read more →
  • December 14, 2017
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Toxins
puppies looking at dog biscuits

How To Feed Your Pet A Raw Food Diet

As a Vet, I see the benefits of fresh food diets for many pets. Increasingly pet carers are choosing fresh food diets and some using raw food as part of... read more →
  • November 8, 2017
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Nutrition
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Sore Eyes – When To Take A Closer Look

Have you ever had a look into your pet's adoring eyes only to discover there is something 'not quite right'? What should you do? Can you treat it at home?... read more →
  • October 25, 2017
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
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