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February 2024
How to Keep your Dog's Teeth Clean

Like people, dogs can suffer from dental disease. With 80% of dogs developing a form of dental disease by age three, it's vital to keep your dog's teeth and gums healthy with a regular dental regime to ensure their wellbeing.

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February 2024
Dog Blood Donation: Dogs Giving Blood to Save Lives

Can your dog donate blood? Yep, dogs can donate blood if they meet the right criteria. Discover all the details, and get all the smarts.

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January 2023
We Need to Talk About…Why Dogs Eat Poo

It’s not the nicest of habits…but there are logical reasons why your dog or puppy is eating poo! Dr Chris Brown from Bondi Vet breaks down why your fur baby seeks out the forbidden brown fruit.

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February 2024
Why do Pets Scoot? What Dragging their Bum Across the Ground Really Means

It’s iconic. But the real reason dogs (and some cats) drag their backside across the lawn (or your brand-new rug) might surprise you. In a guest post for Pet Smarts, Expert Vet and Drool founder Dr Chris Brown is revealing the real reason your pet scoots.

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February 2024
Summer Vet Guide for Dogs

Summer is a great time to get out there with your pet, but it poses some risks. Our expert vets break down the common scenarios to watch out for to keep your dog safe in summer.

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October 2022
Why Dogs and Cats REALLY Eat Grass

Ever wondered why your pet is chomping down on grass? In a guest post for PETsmarts, Expert vet Dr Chris Brown from Bondi Vet breaks down the reason why your pet goes for the green.

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February 2024
The Surprising Truth about Pets and Chocolate

How much chocolate is too much for pets? The answer might surprise you! In a guest post for PETsmarts, Dr Chris Brown from Bondi Vet breaks down the nitty gritty of chocolate toxicity and suggests some safe alternatives.

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March 2024
Bladder Stones in Dogs: Urolithiasis

Medicine is a wonderful science – it can pick up on problems before they become serious! This was the case with Penny, a 10 year old Pomeranian...

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March 2024
How to Spot the 3 Earliest Signs of Arthritis

Don’t be fooled because your pet is high energy – 80% of dogs and cats are affected by arthritis at some stage. In a guest post for Pet Smarts, expert vet Dr Chris Brown from Bondi Vet is giving insight on how to spot the early warning signs of arthritis.

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February 2024
Dog FAQs with Dr Chris Brown

Drool founder and expert Vet Dr Chris Brown took over Petstock socials and conducted a livestream Q&A. We’ve compiled our favourite answers from all these doggy head scratchers.

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April 2024
The Hairy Reason Dogs Are Shedding so Much Right Now

Look around the office or the dog park and you’ll see we’re wearing the tell-tale signs of something quite remarkable right now. It’s the great fur-fall out for both dogs and cats! In a guest post for Pet Smarts, Dr Chris Brown is revealing why your pet is shedding so much.