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Keeping Your Pet Safe During the Silly Season

Christmas can be a confusing and sometimes dangerous time for your pet.

Suddenly there are changes to their routine; Christmas trees, decorations and presents that they are not allowed to touch; and plenty of unusual noises and enticing smells.

Here are some top tips to help minimise the chance of harm to your pet these holidays.

How to keep your pet cool this Summer!

Over the past few weeks in Sydney we’ve had temperatures well into the high 30s and the low 40s and the bad news is that things are only going to get hotter as we head into summer!

Regardless of the size, breed or age of your pet, it’s vital that you know how to keep your pet cool and prevent heatstroke and hypothermia.

Help… I think my pet has a tick!

Tick paralysis is a fast-acting condition that is potentially fatal and requires immediate veterinary attention. Read about how to prevent ticks and the symptoms of tick paralysis.

Missing Cats and Happy Endings

On my travels around Sydney as a mobile vet there are some days where I am incredibly lucky to be part of wonderful family stories. This month 2 missing cats found their way deep in to my heart.

I’ve found a lump

One of the most common reasons pet owners call mobile vets like me is because they’ve found a lump on their pet and they’re worried…

If you’re worried about a lump on your pet, I hope this blog will be a helpful guide to help you decide on the best course of action.

A mobile vet’s approach to cancer in pets

This is a really hard dilemma and one I help clients with most days in my life as a mobile vet.

What do you do when you find out your pet has cancer? Do you go for chemotherapy or surgery and try to extend life so you can share every precious moment with your pet? Or do you decide that limited intervention is the best option and opt to keep your pet comfortable until the time is right to let go?

The answer is not simple. There’s no black and white formula for every pet and every family. Here are some principles I use to guide my clients – I hope you find them useful when you’re facing these difficult decisions.