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How seriously cute is Jack here! He was meeting a new kitten that we were fostering.

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Small animal veterinarian & acupuncturist in Sydney who wants to improve pets' lives through educating owners & providing integrated vet care

DOG INFORMATION

Resource for dog owners providing recommendations, tips and tricks

CAT INFORMATION

For all of the feline advice you'll ever need.

VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE

Full of everything you never knew that you wanted to know about veterinary acupuncture

CAREER INFORMATION

Being the General Manager of large veterinary hospital means that I've had a bit of experience employing new vets and nurses.

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Welcome to Dr Belinda’s Veterinary Blog

Welcome! I hope you find this an informative, pet-focused, and at times light-hearted online community. On the blog, I’ll be sharing the ins and outs of small animal veterinary practice, offering personal recommendations, and celebrating the adorable pets that I meet and treat on a daily basis.

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@momo_the_cavoodle came in for a dental check today. I was so excited to see him. I first met him as a puppy 4 years ago! It has been 3 years since I last saw him. It was lovely to catch up with Momo and his mum. I'm looking forward to seeing him again on Thursday to bring the sparkle back to his smile

ARCHIE UPDATE This little guy sure is a fighter. He's given us all quiet a few scares over the past 48 hours. He's still very unwell but he is battling on and looking a little stronger again this morning. Neonates like Archie can improve and deteriorate rapidly. He has a brilliant team of vets and nurses on his side helping him to rally. Big thanks to our @greatwesternanimalhospital Friday and weekend team for bringing him along this far! We are all hoping for a good outcome but are all aware of just how fragile these little ones can be.

Lest we forget Spending Anzac Day being thankful for all that our diggers have sacrificed so that we can have the freedom to enjoy a beautiful walk through Bidjigal Reserve and down to Richard Webb Reserve Waterfall.

6 week old Archie came in this morning in critical condition. He was in hypovolaemic shock, hypotensive and suffering from life threatening hypoglycaemia. His peripheral circulation had collapsed and neither I nor two other vets could place an intravenous catheter. In order to provide him with living saving fluid therapy I chose to place an intraosseous catheter. This involved placing a needle into his tibia to administer fluids and glucose via the bone marrow cavity. Within minutes his hypoglycaemia resolved. Within 60 minutes his peripheral circulation had improved enough to place an intravenous catheter. Nothing was simple for Archie. The only IV access I could gain was his dorsal pedal vein. He has been my most challenging patient to gain IV access on to date. We diagnosed him with coronavirus. He is receiving supportive care and is not out of the danger period just yet. I am pleased to report he has been eating, his blood glucose had stabilised and he is much brighter. I have my fingers crossed that he will continue to improve and keep fighting. This is why I do what I do. #vet #vetlyfe #dogsofsydney #dogsofaustralia #veterinaryclinic #vetlife #vetstudentlife #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #aussievets #vetstudent #dvm #dvmstudent #puppiesofsydney #bostonterriersofsydney #emergencyvet #petsofsydney #petsofaustralia #vetmedworld #vetsnobiety

Aussie pet owners we want to hear how you use the internet to find out information on pet health. Dr Lori Kogan is a researcher from Colorado State University working with James Oxley, an independent researcher and Dr. Susan Hazel, a senior lecturer from the University of Adelaide. Together they are trying to find out information about how pet owners use the internet for pet health information. Little research has looked at the use of the internet by pet owners in relation to pet health and therefore they would like to investigate this area in more detail. This research will be used to inform veterinarians and develop detailed guidelines for pet owners who wish to find more information on the internet. Please take the time to fill out this survey ⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆ Link to the survey is in my bio and also on my story #vet #vetsofaustralia #aussievets #dogsofsydney #dogsofaustralia #vetsofsydney #aussievets #aussiedogs #aussiedogsrule #petsofsydney #petsofaustralia #vetlife #vetlyfe #dogsofmelbourne #dogsofbrisbane #labradoodle #labradoodlesofsydney #oodlesofoodles #spooodlesofsydney #spoodlesofinstagram

Throwback Thursday to my favorite visiting pack of #samoyeds There are two things guaranteed to happen in these visits. 1. I get smothered in #samoyed smooches 2. I end up looking like a Samoyed dressed as a vet #bestjobever #vet #veterinarian #vetnurse #vettech #vetlife #vetlyfe #dogsofsydney #dogsofaustralia #aussiedogsrule #aussiedogs #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #aussievets #samoyedsofsydney #snowdog #myjobisbetterthanyourjob #samoyedpack

Busy Thursday featuring a very large mesenteric lymph node Exploratory laparotomy, you never know what you might find. When a young cat presented with acute vomiting, normal blood work, a thickened tubular mass in the mid abdomen, ongoing vomiting and gas filed bunched intestines on radiographs I was expecting to find a possible linear foreign body... and what I got was... a giant mesenteric lymph node. So, I've taken a biopsy of the lymph node and the intestines and we are treating him medically for ileus and gastroenteritis. Sometimes all of the signs point to one answer and then BAM just tricking... it's actually something else. That's part of the challenge of veterinary medicine. #vet #veterinarian #vetnurse #vettech #vetnurselife #vettechlife #vetschool #vetlyfe #vetmedworld #dvm #veterinarysurgeon #vetlife #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #aussievets #surgery #exploratorysurgery #exlap #mesentericlymphnode #vetsnobiety #dvmstudent #vetstudent #vetstudentlife

Basil was all ears when I was telling him just how handsome he was today! Can you believe it has been 22 weeks since I welcome him into the world via caesarean! He was one of Grommet's 8 puppies!!! I love watching them grow and seeing them become such happy dogs. #vet #veterinarian #vetnurse #vettech #vetnurselife #vetlife #vetlyfe #dogsofsydney #dogsofaustralia #aussiedogsrule #aussiedogs #frenchiesofsydney #frenchielife #frenchiegram #bostonterriersofsydney #bigears #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #aussievets #growingup

Sadly despite our best efforts Archie died this afternoon. He deteriorated throughout the day, his vital signs weakened, his protein levels continued to fall and euthanasia was elected as he was suffering. It is the outcome that no one wanted. This is the shit part of the job. My team will debrief on Monday and we will learn from Archie and support each other as needed. The emotional toll can be great at times. It is so important to surround yourself with a great team of supportive colleagues who can help you process cases like Archie's. My condolences go out to Archie's family. Sending them lots of love today ❤❤❤

Happy birthday to my gorgeous boy Elmo!!!! 2 years old today We are so lucky to have this smiley guy as a part of our family. #vet #veterinarian #vetsdog #vetsdoglife #labradoodle #labradoodlesofsydney #oodlesofoodles #dogsofsydney #dogsofaustralia #aussiedogsrule #aussiedogs #vetlife #vetnurse #vettech #dogsbirthday #dogsbirthdsyparty #2yearsold #happydog #iwentcrazyatkmart