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TELE-TRIAGE SUPPORT FOR PETS IN FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS

With floods ravaging the East Coast of Australia there are huge barriers for pet and animal carers to access vital care.    VetChat, Australia’s leading tele-health service for pets will be... read more →
  • March 3, 2022
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care, Health
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Happy Smiles and Waggly Tails: Your Dog’s Teeth With Dr Claire

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 →
  • October 20, 2020
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health

How to Help Wildlife In The Fires

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 →
  • January 7, 2020
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health

Fire Burn Care For Cats And Dogs

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 →
  • January 6, 2020
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health

How To Know 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... read more →
  • September 24, 2019
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Care, Health
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Reasons For Pets Bad Breath

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 →
  • August 12, 2019
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health

VetChat Pet Cases: Meet Thea the Rottweiler

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 →
  • August 16, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
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Kitten Just Sleeps And Drinks Kitty Milk

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 →
  • March 16, 2018
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
dog eyes

Sore Eyes – When To Take A Closer Look

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 →
  • October 25, 2017
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
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The Mental Health Benefits Of Pets

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 →
  • October 10, 2017
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
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7 Tips For Safer Car Travel With Dogs

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 →
  • January 31, 2017
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
sad looking golden retriever

Sore Back, Slipped Disc – All about Intervertebral Disc Disease

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 →
  • October 18, 2016
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
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7 Ways To Better Care For Senior Dogs

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 →
  • August 23, 2016
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
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The Significance Of A Dog’s Dry Nose

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 →
  • August 8, 2016
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
Two Dogs One Bone

Giving the Dog a Bone

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 →
  • July 25, 2016
  • Dr. Claire Jenkins
  • Health
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