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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.

Seriously Socialising Your Dog

With our latest session of puppy school classes coming to a close and our next one starting this week what better time to go over the vital importance of socialising your dog!

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Why Check Ups Are Important For Senior Pets

The general rule of thumb is that our pets age 8 years for every one of our own. This means old age sneaks up on them a lot faster than it does on us humans. Therefore, the illnesses that can … Continue reading

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Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Hyperthyroidism in cats is one of the most common hormonal diseases in our feline friends. Most cats are 8 years or older and can be any breed or sex. The disease is caused by excess production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid … Continue reading

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Cleaning Pet’s Ears

Ear infections and ear problems continue to be high on the list of reasons why people seek Veterinary care for their pets and a lot can be said for regularly cleaning pet’s ears. Most pets don’t find this to be … Continue reading

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Why You Should Change Your Pet Food

With so many brands and so many different types of food out there it is easy to become mind-boggled with the choice! Many pet owners keep their pet on the same food for the rest of their life, simply because … Continue reading

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Getting Purrrfect Pet Photos

Love your pets and want to get the a pic to capture their personality? Even with the most camera shy pets there’s tricks to snapping perfect pet photos without tearing out your hair. Here’s some of the know-how!

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Keep Pets Safe During Winter

Here are some simple and easy tips to help keep pets safe during Winter.

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Stop that Pet Flu!

Winter is here and we all consider ourselves lucky if we get through the cold season without a case of the sniffles. Occasionally however, our pets also get the dreaded lurgy with similar unpleasant symptoms.

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Maddie’s Insatiable Appetite

Meet Maddie, a scrawny 14 year old tortoiseshell cat who is always in search of a meal. A check up revealed Maddie had lost nearly 17% of her body weight in the past year. This was despite her ravenous appetite … Continue reading

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What are Endocrine Diseases in Pets?

Endocrine diseases are a fancy way of describing diseases that are caused by hormonal imbalances. These diseases are relatively common and can greatly affect your pet’s quality of life. Some Endocrine diseases can even be life threatening if they are not diagnosed … Continue reading

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