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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 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

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

5 Tips To Keep Your Cat Safe This Festive Season

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... read more →
  • December 20, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

How Much Are Vet Visits (And Why Does The Cost Vary)?

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... read more →
  • November 23, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

What Are The Ongoing Costs Of Caring For A Pet?

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... read more →
  • November 23, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

What Will It Cost To Feed My New Pet?

Our vets investigate the ballpark yearly costs of feeding your new kitten or pup. When it comes to pet food, the overall cost can differ hugely from pet to pet.... read more →
  • November 23, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

How Much Are Emergency Trips To The Vet?

Not even helicopter parenting can avoid these. Put simply, they happen and need to be factored into your pet parenting budget. No matter how low-maintenance your pet is (or laidback... read more →
  • November 23, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

How Much Does Pet Grooming Actually Cost?

Our vets take the clippers to the real cost of grooming a dog or a cat these days.   On average, grooming a pet happens every 2-3 months, or whenever... read more →
  • November 23, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

Is The First Year Of Caring For A Pet The Most Expensive?

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... read more →
  • November 23, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

What’s The Ballpark Lifetime Cost Of Caring For A Dog Or Cat?

We asked our vets to do some digging on the average lifetime cost of caring for a pet to give new pet parents better visibility.   Bringing home a new family... read more →
  • November 23, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

How Much Does It Cost To Buy A Dog Or Cat In 2018?

From designer breeds to adoption shelters, our vets investigate what it actually costs to bring home a cat or dog these days. Obviously this depends on what kind of dog... read more →
  • November 23, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care

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
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