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 →
Pet-mum 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 →
Just as we do, dogs need daily attention to keep their mouths clean and free of foul odour producing bacteria and tartar. Healthy mouths not only make those close cuddles... 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 →
We’ve talked about why dogs lick themselves but what about when they are licking you?! Whilst licking is a completely normal behaviour and an important form of communication, it can... read more →
Dogs that are licking their paws are itchy. An itchy paw is most commonly due to allergies, most notably atopy, and less commonly food allergies. Atopy is an allergic reaction... read more →
Your dog has anal sacs, and yes you need to pay attention to them! Dogs have two anal sacs which are placed either side of their anus. Sorry for the... read more →