Summer has officially arrived! As temperatures soar, although cats are good at seeking out places to stay cool, they can feel hot and bothered, and are at risk of heat stress. Here are five vetted tips to help protect your kitty and keep them cool: 1. Bring your cat indoors Make sure they have access to […]
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 providing those in flood affected areas with access to Australian registered Veterinarians via video, message or phone, for the nominal fee of $5, from today […]
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 – they make us happier, healthier, fitter and less lonely. So how can we make sure that we’re also helping them live their best life? […]
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 Veterinary Association and the World Health Organisation, whose recommendations may change with the latest information coming through from ongoing research. Currently these are the recommendations […]
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 age. These include: No response to loud sounds or claps etc No response to their name (when they’re a distance from you, asleep or not […]
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 protect their young from perceived threats. This usually only lasts about 6 weeks. Please note that Magpies are a beautiful native and protected species and […]
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 hyper vigilant about for the safety of your dog. And these are things that you definitely can plan for, to avoid emergency vet visits. So here […]
No matter how low-maintenance your cat is (or laidback your parenting style), the reality is that emergency vet visits happen at this time of year, and that many of these are completely avoidable. So take the time to put a safety plan in place for your kitty, for the festive season, and beyond. We asked […]
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 […]