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 […]
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? Can it wait until morning? And what if your pet suddenly appears blind? Eye problems need to be assessed swiftly. Conditions such as corneal ulcers […]
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 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 […]
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 and know what signs to be aware of in the unhappy case your mate is affected by IVDD. The sooner veterinary help is sought, the […]
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 dictate that these guys are slowing down a bit, getting a few more greys, have reduced sight and hearing and that they are at risk […]
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 signifies they’re sick, or that a cool, moist nose says they are well. The reality is that a dog with a warm, dry nose can […]