Keeping Your Dog Cool This Summer
Dogs are more susceptible to heat stress than humans as they can’t sweat and often have coats that are not suited to warmer climates. Brachycephalic breeds (dogs with short …
Category: Dr Geoff’s Blog
Different Types of Cough
Have a listed to the many types of dog coughs. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us today!
Insurance Companies
This is how I feel some days when I deal with insurance companies. Although we do all the grunt work for you here it does not stop all of …
2017 the Year of the Chicken, But What Do We Have in Store for You? Cockadoodle Dooooooooo!
What’s new this year? Staff changes. Welcome back Tammy Poon. For those of you who don’t remember I first met and worked with Tammy while she was a young …
What Trust Means to Us
As I cruise at 30000 feet over the Pacific Ocean on my way to a conference in New Zealand several things are going through my mind. Like no kids …
Toby the Wonder Dog!
Last night I put to sleep Toby, a 15 year old Maltese Terrier. 13 Months ago I unfortunately diagnosed a nasty pancreatic carcinoma and Toby was given a mean …
Does Bravecto Kill Dogs?
Recently on Social Media outlets there has been a lot of Bravecto Bashing! Bravecto is an oral quarterly chew that controls fleas and ticks in dogs. Whilst everyone is …
Elongated Soft Palate
A creative explanation of why dogs reverse sneeze.
Charlie’s Teeth
Charlie came in 12 months after his last dental because he had some mouth pain and red gums associated with one of his large molar teeth on the upper …
Puppy Proofing Your House
One apple, quarter pineapple, one lemon, cayenne pepper and water or ice. Healthy and fresh start to the day that enables me to deal with whatever Vet HQ decides …
For the Best Interest of Your Cats
Research now can prove that cats no longer need the 3 in 1 Vaccine every year. As a result Vet HQ have started a new protocol of giving the …
To be a Vet?
I went to a local high school year 11 careers day today. I was giving my talk after a marine biology talk that had about 30-40 kids in it. …
Should I treat my cat?
Last week I was placed in the situation I get placed in over and over again “If it were your cat what would you do?” This is a really …
The Only Balls Your Animals Needs Are?
I got asked late last night the time old question. Why are you telling me my dog needs to get desexed. This dog … we will call him ‘Jack’… …
Survey Reveals Dog Owners Don’t Understand Heartworm
The results from the Australian Dog Owner Survey,1 commissioned by PawClub, have revealed that veterinarians still have a job to do to ensure dog owners understand the risks, symptoms …
Boys and Their (My) Toys…… But Wait There’s More!
Tonopen I remember very early on in my career when I was working down in Nowra I had to send a client all the way to Sydney because I …
Boys and Their (My) Toys:
It’s been a hiatus of a month between me writing on the equipment that we have at Vet HQ that enables us to practice the best in subspecialist veterinary …
Dr Geoff’s 2 Cents Worth on the Cat Food Debate!
It was great to see my friend and mentor Dr Sue Foster being interviewed on ABC news tonight .Dr Sue has commented on many of your pets cases over …
Our Equipment and Technology
Boys and their toys! It has been a while since I have updated you on what goes through my mind on a daily or weekly basis and the questions …
February 2016 Newsletter
Dear Clients, The heat is on in Jan/Feb 2016! Last Monday Tammy Poon went on Maternity leave….. And last Thursday Tammy had a healthy baby girl. She was planning …
Dr. Google Recommended this Food!
Unfortunately there are many myths out there involving pet food. This becomes more apparent when you go shopping at a pet shop and ‘your’ normal brand is out so …
Common Questions my Team Gets Asked at Reception
I thought over the next few weeks I would discuss the most common questions my wonderful reception team get asked at the front desk. Obviously, if you do come …
Chocolate Skulls and Dress Up’s!
Halloween is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth …
Fear Free Care at Vet HQ
Last week I mentioned that avoiding situations that caused stress and anxiety is far better for our pets (and for us). The problem however is if we can’t avoid …
Anxiety in Pets
Are you anxious about driving to work, or perhaps swimming at the beach or going to the top of a tall building? There are figures floating around that between …
Dispensing Medications
We often get asked for repeat prescriptions of medication without seeing an animal. The law requires us (in the same way in applies to people and their doctor) to …
Toxic Treats
I have just been informed that there was a piece of sensationalist journalism last week on Channel 7 stating that Chicken treats were toxic to pets. I would like …
Happy Easter but lay off the chocolate
Chocolate is Toxic to Dogs Easter is the time to eat chocolate. It’s hard to avoid the massive Lindt bunnies and Cadbury Eggs at Woolworths here in Double Bay. …
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