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Here at Pet Doctor Woodville & West Lakes, we are big supporters of the Greyhound Adoption Program SA (GAPSA). The amazing team at GAPSA are dedicated to finding homes for retired and non-racing Greyhounds and to educate the public about the gentle nature of the breed. One of the Greyhounds GAPSA have helped on his […]

Anxiety and behavioural problems are extremely common in both dogs and cats. They are a big deal for owners as they often result in destruction of property, noise complaints etc. – but they are a bigger deal for our pets because if they are displaying a potential behavioural problem then they are most likely feeling very anxious, sad […]

Oliver has won everyone over this week with his optimism and enthusiasm for life!   Earlier in May, Oliver was feeling very unwell; he was vomiting and had very pale gums. Despite his bright and happy demeanor, Dr Carr realised that he was critically ill and admitted him for further testing. Dr Jess then performed an […]

Pet Doctor is proud to welcome our newest vet, Dr Jessica Steel. Dr Jess joined our team in early-March 2018 and we are very excited to have her on board.   Dr Jess was born and raised here in Adelaide, before going on to study for her veterinary degree at The University of Sydney. She graduated in 2015 and […]

When it comes to our pets, we want to do all we can to protect them… But unfortunately, sometimes things don’t always go to plan despite our best intentions. Unforeseen incidents, illnesses and injuries can occur – often at the worst time possible, which can make it difficult to cover the unexpected costs.   Thankfully […]

What’s not to love about Summer? Warmer weather, ice cream by the beach, simply enjoying the Summer sun… Unfortunately however, the ‘Summer sun’ can also be harmful to our beloved animals – just as it can be to people. We have broken down our top tips and ideas on how to keep your pet cool […]

Pet Doctor is proud to announce our brand new program, which will become a permanent fixture at our Woodville and West Lakes clinics: Our Pet Slimmer’s Club, in conjunction with Royal Canin. This program will help not only get your pet fit for Summer, but help them to become fit and healthy for life.   Slim […]

When it comes to the Spring season, we animal lovers are careful, conscious and concerned when we come across a seemingly helpless baby, fledgling or juvenile bird. While the best intentions lead us to immediately deliver the bird to the nearest Adelaide Veterinarian, we don’t always realise that sometimes the best thing for the bird is […]

Daylight savings is finally here! Which means gorgeous light filled mornings and plenty of time to play with your pets when you get home from work. As our body clocks adjust to the time change, spring is also in full swing! With the seasonal change in the air, pollen is floating around from trees, flowers […]

Here at Pet Doctor we love to celebrate anything to do with our four legged companions, making 16th October’s Feral Cat Day no exception! But why is this something to celebrate, you may wonder? Well, this day helps to shed some light on the stray and helpless kitties roaming our streets and what animal lovers […]