’Tis the season to be careful!
We all love our pets to be part of Christmas celebrations, but we need to be extra careful during this time as there are so many unknown dangers. Christmas week is a busy time for tummy upsets at our VetLove clinics. Fatty, rich food like ham offcuts, ham bones, trimmed steak and sausages left over … Continue reading ’Tis the season to be careful!
Are you travelling with your pet this holiday season?
Here’s some travel tips to make your pet’s journey a little safer. If your pet hasn’t visited the vet lately, it might be a good time to have a check-up before they travel. If flying interstate, your pet must be medically fit to travel and be older than eight weeks and fully weaned from mum. … Continue reading Are you travelling with your pet this holiday season?
It’s the scratchy season
Ensuring you know what healthy skin looks like versus common canine skin irritations and diseases is important for your pet’s health and your sleep. Some skin problems can be sign of an underlying issue an infection or chronic irritation. What’s that noise in the night you say? Is it the sound of summer? No, its … Continue reading It’s the scratchy season
Who Is VetLove?
We thought this month was a great opportunity to share the story of our founder Dr Geoff Wilson: family man, veterinarian, philanthropist, extreme adventurer and world record holder! Dr Geoff is the third person, and first Australian, to ever complete the crossing of Antarctica, with a mission to promote breast cancer awareness and raise funds … Continue reading Who Is VetLove?
Cats & Dogs Get Mammary Cancer Too!
Lumps and bumps are a very common occurrence for both young and old, but especially in our aging pets. It’s a serious matter, because one third of all tumours found in our pets are found on the skin. A simple regular check of your pet’s body once a week may save his/her life. A tip … Continue reading Cats & Dogs Get Mammary Cancer Too!
Warning! Ticks About!
Ticks can attack our pets all year round, however at VetLove we find a significant increase in the Springtime. If your pet meanders into long grass, undergrowth, or under trees, they are potentially at high risk. Any outside animal can pick up a tick, as they are spread by wildlife. The natural hosts of ticks … Continue reading Warning! Ticks About!
Fleas To Meet You …. NOT!
Its pretty hard to keep your pets from going outside when the weather is nice. But, once outside, there is no stopping those fleas looking for a quick meal on your pet. Pets pick up fleas virtually anywhere. Once your pet has fleas, each flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day. These eggs … Continue reading Fleas To Meet You …. NOT!
What Causes Smelly Breath In Our Cats And Dogs?
The reality is, our pets just don’t brush their teeth like we do or they stole stole the cats fish flavoured food and there is no excuse for “doggie breath.” This awful and sometimes offensive odour can occur for multiple reasons. Bad breath in our pets can be a warning sign of oral and dental … Continue reading What Causes Smelly Breath In Our Cats And Dogs?
How Do You Make The Bad Breath Go Away?
The best way to make that smelly breath go away is to see your VetLove veterinarian, so they can identify the underlying cause of the smell. For example, if the cause is from a tooth abscess or gum disease, then a dental clean is the best option to help eliminate the bad breath. If the … Continue reading How Do You Make The Bad Breath Go Away?
Tip To Help Reduce That Stinky Breath
Once your pet has that sparkling smile and no underlying medical issue, there are some simple things you can do that may help. Brush your pets’ teeth daily like us!. Purchase a finger toothbrush or use a human type and some pet friendly flavoured toothpaste. Yearly dental cleanings. Allow your veterinarian to perform annual scale … Continue reading Tip To Help Reduce That Stinky Breath
Team Member Spotlight – Michelle Ahern
Michelle Ahern Veterinary Nurse About Michelle I originally resided in Sydney and have been working as a qualified Veterinary Nurse since 2002. I started my nursing journey at Gladesville Veterinary Hospital, where I had the opportunity to work alongside some amazing vets including Dr Max Zuber, a specialist in small animal surgery, orthopaedics and … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight – Michelle Ahern
Team Member Spotlight – Dr Louise Haynes
Dr Louise Haynes Veterinarian Gold Coast born and raised, Dr. Louise Haynes achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a Vet in 2016, when she graduated from the University of Queensland with Honours. Louise has worked in both mixed and small animal practice and enjoys the large variety that Veterinary Science brings. She is very passionate … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight – Dr Louise Haynes
Kiss Bad Breath Goodbye!
Caring for your pet’s teeth is a necessary part of keeping their entire body healthy, but, unfortunately, this simple fact is often overlooked by pet owners. Poor dental health places unnecessary strain on other organs, the immune system and causes pain. If we can avoid these unhappy situations with annual dental scaling, teeth brushing and … Continue reading Kiss Bad Breath Goodbye!
Team Member Spotlight – Dr Chris Tschumy
VetLove Ashgrove welcomes veterinarian Dr Chris Tschumy Chris has been with the VetLove family for six months now and is loving every minute of it. He moved from Toowoomba, where he did his Veterinary Science degree down in Gatton. Why did you become a veterinarian? I became a vet for to two reasons: I loved … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight – Dr Chris Tschumy
Dementia In Our Older Pets
It is well known that ageing takes a toll on our entire body including our brain – and the same goes for our pets. Research confirms that our pets can suffer from dementia and the disease that affects dogs (known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction) has many similarities to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Common signs of … Continue reading Dementia In Our Older Pets
Discount Desexing To Support The National Desexing Month Of July
VetLove is encouraging the desexing of pets in National Desexing Month in July, particularly cats, before the long breeding season in the warmer months. At VetLove we are often the first contact point for unwanted cat and dog pregnancies, so we know the heartache involved with unwanted litters. This is why we have joined veterinarians … Continue reading Discount Desexing To Support The National Desexing Month Of July
Winter Warming Tips
As winter is well and truly here and as the temperatures drop, we find ourselves rugging up with warm jackets, scarfs and extra blankets on our beds to keep us warm at night. But what about our pets, how can we keep them warm and cosy during winter? It is sometimes forgotten that our pets … Continue reading Winter Warming Tips
Team Member Spotlight – Jayne Wilson
Meet Jayne Wilson Practice Manager About Jayne I grew up on a farm just outside Lismore where my love of animals started. I was very lucky to get a job at Lismore Veterinary Clinic where I worked for about 15 years and studied on and off between overseas travel and having 2 boys. Leaving … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight – Jayne Wilson
Arthritis And Your Pet
As the weather gets colder, we tend to notice more obvious arthritis symptoms. Arthritis usually develops slowly and causes chronic pain. Common signs include: Reduced activity Reluctance to walk or play Stiffness in the legs (especially in the mornings, after sleep and cooler months) Difficulty getting up after laying down Limping or lameness Difficulty climbing … Continue reading Arthritis And Your Pet
Team Member Spotlight – Dr Simon Arnesan
Dr Simon Arnesan Veterinary Surgeon Hi, I’m Dr Simon Arnesan and I have recently joined the VetLove veterinary team at Ballina. I was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, where I spent my first 20-odd years. I originally enrolled in a veterinary degree because I had a keen interest in the scientific side of things, … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight – Dr Simon Arnesan
Helping Our Fur Friends In The Cook Islands
The local veterinary community of Ballina came together recently to help support Te Are Manu in the Cook Islands. Our own veterinarian, Dr Angela, collected, packed and posted over 25kg of veterinary supplies donated from five of the local vet clinics in the region. Happy to help our four-legged friends in the Cook Islands, the … Continue reading Helping Our Fur Friends In The Cook Islands
A Saliva Gland Causes Lump On Layla’s Neck
Layla is a gorgeous 7-year-old Newfoundland who was bought into our Ashgrove clinic by her owner to see Dr Caitlin Bromley. Layla’s owner had noticed an unusual lump underneath her neck about half the size of tennis ball. Dr.Caitlin collected a fluid sample from the lump using a fine needle and found there was some … Continue reading A Saliva Gland Causes Lump On Layla’s Neck
Rabbits Do Not Show Obvious Signs Of Illness
Rabbits commonly do not show obvious signs of illness like other animals that are unwell. In fact, they can look remarkably normal, even when at death’s door. A sick wild bunny makes easy pickings for a fox, so rabbits seem to be programmed to conceal their illness, because they are small animals, they can become … Continue reading Rabbits Do Not Show Obvious Signs Of Illness
Mosquitoes: It’s Time To Buzz Off And Prevent Heartworm
During summertime there is nothing better than getting out and enjoying the great outdoors with your loyal four-legged friend. Unfortunately, the hot, humid months also bring out pesky mosquitoes. These irritating little critters can be just as annoying, and potentially dangerous, to your family pet as they are to you. These tiny insects not only … Continue reading Mosquitoes: It’s Time To Buzz Off And Prevent Heartworm
Team Member Spotlight – Dr Simon Arnesan
Dr Simon Arnesan Veterinarian My name is Simon and I have recently joined the VetLove veterinary team. I was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, where I spent my first 20-odd years. I enrolled to do a veterinary degree, mainly because I had a keen interest in the scientific material, but as I progressed through the … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight – Dr Simon Arnesan
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, otherwise known as FIV, which can lead to Feline AIDS, is an increasing problem for our much-loved cats. FIV is a severe disease affecting the immune system that is spread by fighting. Thankfully, today we can prevent it. FIV is a virus that aggressively attacks your cat’s immune system, similarly to HIV … Continue reading Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Birds: The Quiet OR Not So Quiet Companion
Birds are popular pets, but ownership in Australia has decreased by 11 per cent since 2013, with the bird-owning population at 4.2 million in 2016. Sadly, birds are often the ‘overlooked’ family pet when it comes to their health. From finches to cockatoos, pet caged birds provide companionship, entertainment and interest for their owners. Budgerigars are the most … Continue reading Birds: The Quiet OR Not So Quiet Companion
Team Member Spotlight – Dr Nellyn Tay
Dr Nellyn Tay Veterinarian Hi, my name is Nellyn and I have been a veterinarian for four years. I was born in Adelaide, South Australia, but grew up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I later came back to Australia to study veterinary science at the University of Queensland and graduated in 2013. When it comes … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight – Dr Nellyn Tay
Team Member Spotlight – Dr Ashlee Henneker
Dr Ashlee Henneker Veterinary Director About Ashlee: Ashlee was born on Norfolk Island and grew up in Noosa, Queensland, for the most part for her childhood. Ashlee wanted to be a vet from a very young age. She graduated from the University of Queensland in 2006 with Class 1 Honours, then worked in mixed practice … Continue reading Team Member Spotlight – Dr Ashlee Henneker
Keeping Our Kids Pet Safe In 2018
Pets can be unpredictable and as much as we love them we must always respect that they are not humans and if they could speak, these are some of the tips they would say to the family… NEVER disturb me when I’m sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies NEVER pat another dog, even me, without … Continue reading Keeping Our Kids Pet Safe In 2018
