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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Vetchat vets advocate for desexing of family pets and responsible breeding for those who are not. As July is National Desexing Month, it’s the perfect time to take another look... read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →