Love is a Four Legged Word!

by Dr Alex Hynes | December 17, 2018 | Cats, Dogs, General, Health, Pet owners, Senior pets | 0 Comments

Making sure that our pets are comfortable is always important, but as they get older, they often need a little extra help. Here are a few tips for keeping your pets well-rested, healthy and happy in their later years.Make them a comfy bedOlder pets can...

by Dr Alex Hynes | December 17, 2018 | Cats, Dogs, General, Health, Pet owners | 0 Comments

Pet owners live longer Did you know that pet owners are more likely to live longer than people in pet-free households? Pets reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease probably because they get you up and moving; they are there for you in good times and bad,...

by Dr Alex Hynes | November 7, 2018 | Dogs, General, Health | 0 Comments

As the hottest months approach, it’s important to be able to recognise signs of heat stress in your pets and to know how to prevent it wherever possible. Certain breeds, such as brachycephalic dogs (those with shorter noses like pugs and bulldogs), are at an increased...

by Dr Alex Hynes | October 22, 2018 | Dogs, Health, Obesity | 0 Comments

Obesity is a growing problem in our pet dogs and is a major health concern. Some of the conditions that can occur as a result of excess weight are heat intolerance, osteoarthritis and respiratory compromise all of which put significant stress on the body.  The good...

by Dr Alex Hynes | July 5, 2018 | Dogs | 0 Comments

Excessive urination and excessive drinking, also called polyuria and polydipsia respectively, are relatively common clinical signs in dogs that often come as a pair. There are multiple possible causes for these two signs, and if you notice either or both of them in...

by Dr Alex Hynes | May 13, 2018 | General, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

We try hard to keep our pets safe, but sometimes they manage to get hold of our things in the moments when we aren’t watching, including our pills! Some of the medications that we take to make ourselves feel better can make our pets very sick. If your dog or cat...

by Dr Alex Hynes | April 12, 2018 | General, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

One of the most important things to consider before you get a puppy is how you are going to socialise them and get them used to new experiences without overwhelming their little puppy mind. Here are a few tips for making that crucial journey a success for you and your...

by Dr Alex Hynes | March 23, 2018 | General, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

This week we are busting some of the most common PET MYTHS.   “Cats always land on their feet” Perhaps the most commonly cited myth of all, this unfortunately is not always true! Whilst cats do have excellent balancing skills and an innate ‘righting reflex’ that...

by Dr Alex Hynes | March 14, 2018 | General, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I had an amazing time last weekend at the 2018 Vet Shop Australia Surfing Dog Championships.  A huge thank you to Vet Shop Australia and Simparica for having fellow Bondi Vet Dr Lewis Hunt and I! Check out some shots from the day below, thanks to Surf Shots Noosa!...

by Dr Alex Hynes | February 23, 2018 | General, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Owning a dog can be one of the most rewarding adventures that you ever embark upon, but it can also be one of the most challenging! Here are a few simple tricks that are designed to make dog owners’ lives that little bit easier.   Slow down speedy eaters by...