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About palmbeachpetdr

Pet Doctors are a family pet practice located in Palm Beach, Queensland Australia. Our vets are highly trained and will treat your family pet as we would our own. Pet Doctors offer a wide range of Gold Coast veterinary services including xray, ultrasound and a Mobile Vet Service.

How To Tell If Your Pet Has Dental Disease?

Dental disease is one of the most common problems we see in veterinary practice. While a regular check-up with us will help to identify any dental issues your pet might be hiding, there are a few things you can look … Continue reading

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Pet Desexing: One Stitch At A Time!

Pet desexing of male and female animals (castration and ovariohysterectomy) are two of the most common procedures we perform in veterinary practice.

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Why Is Your Dog Tail Chasing?

It is entertaining to watch, and many people wonder what it means. Well, it might surprise you to know that your pooch may have a good reason for tail chasing.

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To Test Or Not To Test A Lump?

If you’ve noticed that your pet has a new lump, especially if it is growing quickly or causing discomfort, we recommend booking a consultation with our veterinary team for a proper assessment to test a lump. With physical examination and … Continue reading

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Pet Food For Thought

“What is the best food for my pet?” There is often no perfect diet to suit every pet, however there are some things to keep in mind when choosing a type of pet food for your furry friend. Here’s some … Continue reading

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Common Skin Lumps in Pets

Uh oh! You were having a lovely cuddle with your pet when you felt a small lump on their skin… what could it be, and does it warrant a vet visit? Here’s what to do when there are skin lumps … Continue reading

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What Are Whipworms?

Whipworms (trichuriasis) are intestinal parasites that are most commonly found in dogs, and sometimes in cats. They are relatively small with a maximum length of 5-8 cms and are called whipworms for their thin, whip-like front end that carries a … Continue reading

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My Pet Won’t Eat

There are countless reasons why your pet might stop eating and several important indicators to see when your pet’s appetite is “off”. For example, if he eats, how quickly he eats, if he seems interested in eating to only walk … Continue reading

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That’s a tick for parasite prevention

Is your pet up-to-date with a thorough routine of external parasite prevention? Depending on your dog or cat’s home environment and lifestyle, common parasites that could hitch a harmful ride on your pet include fleas, paralysis ticks, brown ticks and … Continue reading

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Tummy Troubles

When our pets are suffering from tummy troubles, we empathise with them and want to relieve their troubles as soon as possible (even if we’re pretty sure their symptoms are the result of some cheeky food scrap stealing). However, it … Continue reading

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