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Dr. Chris Brown step aside…a new Dr. Chris has taken centre stage! Chris is our new talented and lovely Vet here at Pet Doctor. Chris was born in South Africa and moved here with his family 15 years ago. Australia’s climate is very similar to South Africa, so it was a perfect fit. Chris wanted to […]

During the late Spring/early Summer season grass seeds are rampantly on the loose, causing extensive and very frustrating problems to you and your pooch. Grass seeds can lodge themselves into your dog’s paws, ears, eyes, genital areas and noses causing major discomfort and inflammation and the longer they’re left untreated the worse they can get! Due […]

Every year dogs all around the country suffer from heatstroke and in some cases can even die by being left alone in the car during our Summer months. Though it may seem like the easy option to leave your pet inside your vehicle while you quickly duck into the shops, you can put your dog […]

Here at Pet Doctor we love seeing young ones take such an interest in caring for animals and taking their first steps towards such a rewarding career. Introducing Tayla! Our work experience student from Mount Carmel College. Tayla is a special girl as she is not obliged to be doing work experience, but she wants […]

All You Need To Know About Desexing Female Dogs The RSPCA receives over 125,000 animals every year. Unfortunately, many of these are unwanted animals due to unplanned breeding. This is why it is extremely important to desex your beloved pets. Desexing not only helps to ensure unwanted and homeless animals but also help them live […]

Our next superstar is Alex! Our 20 year old Trainee Veterinary Nurse. She was born in Adelaide with a Polish background. Ever since she was little, Alex has always wanted to work with animals. Thanks to her passion and loving to help those in need, she is a perfect fit for our hardworking and caring team. […]

At Pet Doctor we have an amazing group of superstar staff, that help to make everyday here in our clinics run on track and always with a smile. We want you to get to know our Pet Doctor family as well as we do, so we are introducing our new ‘Meet The Team’ segment! First […]

Just like how humans catch the flu, dogs can very easily catch a highly contagious infection known as ‘kennel cough’ otherwise known as Canine Cough. Canine Cough causes a dry, repetitive, choking cough and fever which can be followed by sneezing, runny eyes and nose. In some cases, bringing up clear phlegm and sometimes mimicking a […]

With Easter right on our doorsteps, it’s time to butter up those hot crossed buns and indulge in an Easter egg or two…or 3 (we don’t judge 😉). But as great as Easter treats are, they are not for everyone. Though tempted to share with our pets, you should beware of Easter treats and refrain […]

Be Careful Of The Parvovirus Outbreak In recent weeks, an outbreak of the seriously dangerous Parvovirus has spread across the Semaphore area, endangering many pets. If not treated properly, this virus can put your pet’s health in a critical condition and can cause this outbreak to further infect unsuspecting animals. What is Parvovirus? Parvovirus (parvo) […]