What happens when your pet needs Veterinary care at 7pm on a Friday? Or on Sunday afternoon? Or during public holidays, when local clinics may need to close? For most Australians, the answer is straightforward: you call your local Vet, and if they are closed you visit the nearest available after-hours emergency clinic. But for […]
Nail care is a small but important part of pet grooming – and one that’s often overlooked. Overgrown nails can cause pain, change the way your pet walks, and even lead to long-term mobility problems. Regular trims keep paws healthy and your pet comfortable. Why clipping your pets nails matters When nails grow too long, […]
Good dental health is essential for your pet’s overall well-being. Dental disease can cause pain, affect eating habits, and even lead to serious health issues involving the heart, liver, and kidneys. By staying on top of your dog or cat’s oral hygiene, you can keep them comfortable, healthy, and happy. Why dental care matters Cats […]
Hydrotherapy – the therapeutic use of water – is becoming increasingly popular for dogs. From helping an injured pup recover to easing arthritis or supporting weight loss, it offers a safe, low-impact way to improve mobility, fitness, and overall well-being. What is hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy involves guided exercise in water, usually in a specially designed pool […]
Whether you’ve got fur kids already or you’re bringing home a new kitten for the first time, we’re here to help you settle in together as one happy family. We understand the feeling of getting a new kitten, this little bundle of purring fluff, everyone is excited and ready to meet the news addition. But […]
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 first year costs, one-offs Desexing: For dogs, it’s usually between $200-$500. This depends on your pet’s size and essentially, your vet. Some clinics have a […]
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 […]
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 a pet is for life, and with that comes a lifetime of expenses. We don’t just mean the food shop, either. When it comes to […]
Picture this…it’s midnight and you wake up to a sound. It’s a somewhat familiar sound, you wonder if you are dreaming. It’s the sound of your pet vomiting in the lounge room. You get up, turn on the lights and follow the trail of sloppy poop to find your poor mate hunched over trying to […]