Just as we do, dogs need daily attention to keep their mouths clean and free of odour producing bacteria and tartar. Keeping your dogs mouth healthy not only makes those... read more →
The fires in Australia have already caused an estimated half a billion animal lives lost as per the University of Sydney, and so many more ill, injured or left without... read more →
Fire burns are affecting many pets in and around fire affected areas. Burns can affect anywhere on their body, but a particular area of concern are their paws. The best... read more →
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 →
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is most likely caused by odour producing bacteria and tartar in your otherwise perfect I’m sure fur baby’s mouth! Although the most common cause,... read more →
Pet-carer Michaela couldn’t wait to pick up her Rottweiler puppy, Thea, from her breeder. But when she arrived, she was shocked to find little Thea was only about three weeks... read more →
ASK DR CLAIRE My 3 week old kitten just sleeps and drinks kitty milk. Is that normal? It’s normal for young kittens to sleep a lot. Actually it's normal for... read more →
Have you ever had a look into your pet's adoring eyes only to discover there is something 'not quite right'? What should you do? Can you treat it at home?... read more →
This mental health week let’s look at, and celebrate 4 ways that pets improve our mental health. As a Vet and carer to my beautiful Kelpie Red, the following holds... read more →
If you’ve got a dog, it’s very likely that you take them in the car for a trip down the street, or even further afield on an adventure. Whether the... read more →
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is very common in dogs in Australia and especially prevalent in some breeds (most famously the gorgeous Dachshunds). Get proactive to keep your mates back healthy... read more →
There’s nothing more beautiful and lucky than to be able to love your dog for the longest possible time by having them exist into their senior years. Normal ageing would... read more →
What a dog’s dry nose really means, is a question commonly posed to Vets. It’s often thought the nose denotes a pet’s health status, and that a dry, warm nose... read more →
To give a bone, or not to give a bone? That is the question! The debate over this is actually still raging on. You see, if you ask five different... read more →
What is hip dysplasia (HD)? HD is an abnormal (dysplastic) hip joint. Normally the femur (leg bone) articulates nicely within the pelvis, in dogs with HD the bones are abnormally... read more →