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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.

Buying a new puppy versus adopting an older rescue dog

This month we’re going to look at the pros and cons of both buying a new puppy and adopting an older rescue dog. Whether this is your first dog, or you are an experienced dog owner, choosing a new dog can be a tricky decision with both practical and ethical implications.

Introducing You New Kitten to Your Home

This month we’re going to look at how to introduce your new kitten into your home, especially if you have babies and young children already in your family.

Training Your New Puppy

In our last blog we explained how to introduce your new bundle of energy into your life. This month we’re going to take a look at basic training techniques.