I have a short-haired exotic cat named Petal. She is lovely-natured and a very relaxed cat. She comes into the clinic once a year for a routine teeth clean but I must admit I can sometimes …
Cat Care
Pet care and health information for your feline best friend. Learn more about topics including kitten care, senior cat care and feline nutrition.
Dental Disease
When was the last time you looked in your pet’s mouth? Every year, we spend a few months outlining and educating the importance of dental health and oral hygiene. But in reality, this should be …
Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations! One of the most controversial topics in the human world! BUT, as part of responsible pet ownership, vaccinations protect your pet against potentially fatal viral and bacterial …
Why we feed a premium pet food
Why feed a premium pet food?We all love our pets and would like them to be their healthiest selves and live for as long as possible– even forever if we could make it so! Accordingly, we want …
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It’s no secret that pet’s age quicker than we do, and your pets’ needs change as they age. Optimum nutrition helps to slow the ageing process and there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to …
Should you desex your pet?
Short answer – YES!Let’s get back to basics first. The term “desexing” is used to describe a surgical procedure to stop animals from breeding. Males – removal of testicles and is referred to …
Introduction of Annual Permits for Non-Desexed Cats
From 1st July 2020, the NSW Office of Local Government are introducing annual permits for non-desexed cats, which must be paid IN ADDITION TO the existing one-off lifetime pet registration …
Bathing your pets in Winter
Winter is here! Those chilly mornings and evenings have well and truly set in, and winter is around the corner. So, does this mean we stop bathing our animals altogether? No! It just means …
Pets & Cold Weather
When cold weather sets in, it is important to take extra care of your pets by helping them stay warm and safe throughout the winter months. As per the Parnell Blog states, "bringing our pets indoors …
How to Recognize Anxiety in Our Pets, and What Might Help
Unfortunately, anxiety in our pets may be as common as in us humans! Dogs and cats are wonderfully social and complex creatures... two big reasons why we love them so much. But with that …