Many dogs and cats like to eat grass. There’s a lot of speculation as to why, but actually little evidence. Popular theories include that they have a dietary deficiency (ie. fibre), that they are sick or feel nauseous and so they choose to eat grass to make themselves vomit. Others believe that they are bored, […]
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. We understand the feeling of getting a new kitten, this little bundle of purring fluff, everyone is excited and ready to meet the news addition. But […]
There’s no denying that the first year of caring for a pet is one of the most expensive. The good news is that most of these costs are one-offs. Ballpark first year costs, one-offs Desexing: For dogs, it’s usually between $200-$500. This depends on your pet’s size and essentially, your vet. Some clinics have a […]
Our vets have worked in practices all over Australia, so we’ve seen how much pricing can fluctuate. It might surprise you to learn that there’s no regulatory body overseeing what Aussie vets can charge. What you pay to see your vet in one suburb is likely to be different to what your friend pays in […]
The first year of bringing home your pet is always going to be expensive. There are lots of one-off costs that luckily won’t pop up again! That said, caring for a pet is for life, and with that comes a lifetime of expenses. We don’t just mean the food shop, either. When it comes to […]
Picture this…it’s midnight and you wake up to a sound. It’s a somewhat familiar sound, you wonder if you are dreaming. It’s the sound of your pet vomiting in the lounge room. You get up, turn on the lights and follow the trail of sloppy poop to find your poor mate hunched over trying to […]
Cats are an absolute joy to care for, providing fun, companionship and improved health. But to truly be happy, we need our cats to be happy too, so the question begs, ‘what can we do to enhance our furry friends lives?’ There are the basics of cat care: good highly digestible balanced diet, multiple sources […]