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. Here's a deep dive into the ins and outs of desexing pets. Who? Every cat, dog, and every-bunny can... 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 →
Cleaning up after your pet is largely voluntary and when no-one is looking, some people can get a little lazy. Here are 5 reasons to share if anyone is in any... read more →
Grass seeds seem very innocuous, but really they can be nasty and harmful little things. They are a very common cause of discomfort and pain for our pets, especially dogs.... read more →
Shedding of hair is absolutely normal for most cats, provided that they continue to maintain a normal hair coat. Things that can increase hair turnover (more shedding): Poor diet Inflammation... read more →
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... read more →
This summer if you must take your pet on a road trip ensure the air conditioner is on and there is adequate ventilation in the car. Always have water available.... read more →
When bringing your new mate home much time is spent on creating a lovely set up for their shelter, sleep and feeding, but what’s equally important, is to make sure... read more →