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 […]
How to know if 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
Skin care for hairless breeds
Hairless breeds need specialised skin care compared to their hairy counterparts. So when it comes to their skin, there’s a few things that need extra attention. Our Vets have put together their hairless breed skin care tips for you: Skin hygiene Hairless breeds have abnormal hair follicles (where hair doesn’t erupt) which can become clogged […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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. For starters, it all depends on the quality of the food you choose, the protein sources you use, as well as your pets’ individual needs. […]
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 your parenting style), the reality is that emergency vet visits happen. You can’t plan for them either, which is why they’re so expensive. Pet insurance […]
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 they start to get that wild, woolly look. (You know the one: when they can’t quite see out from beyond the ‘fro!). And did we […]