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 providing those in flood affected areas with access to Australian registered Veterinarians via video, message or phone, for the nominal fee of $5, from today […]
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 access to food and water. In an ideal situation, it is critical that animals with fire related injuries and burns receive Veterinary treatment as quickly […]
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 treatment plan for your pet will vary with each individual case – and the extent of the burn. In an ideal situation these pets will […]
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 […]
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 old. “I was under the impression that she was fully weaned off of her mother and eating well and doing great, therefore thinking she was at […]
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 most cats to sleep a lot! As a ballpark, kittens can sleep anywhere between 15-20 hours per day (even more in really young kittens). The […]
For happy smiles and a healthy mouth I often recommend tooth brushing. There are some exceptions though. Just as we do, your dog needs daily attention to keep their mouths clean and free of foul odour producing bacteria and tartar. Being proactive when it comes to your dogs mouth not only makes those close cuddles […]
Have you ever had a look into your pet’s adoring eyes only to discover there is something ‘not quite right’. You start wondering – what should you do? Can you treat it at home? Can it wait until morning? And what if your pet suddenly appears blind? Eye problems need to be assessed swiftly. Conditions […]
This mental health week let’s look at, and celebrate four ways that pets improve our mental health. As a vet and carer to my beautiful Kelpie Red, the following holds true to me, as it does also to countless clients I’ve had the pleasure to look after. 1. Pets reduce stress Stress is a major […]