Category: Dr Geoff’s Blog
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 …
Have a listed to the many types of dog coughs. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us today!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A creative explanation of why dogs reverse sneeze.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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’… …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …