Dr Belinda The Vet | Veterinary blog for pet owners, veterinarians and veterinary students

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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.

WELCOME

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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GORGEOUS GOLDEN OLDIE ALERT! It's been really busy over at @rousehillfamilyvets. I've been meeting lots of lovely new patients and it only seemed fair that I share them with you. Welcome to the family Archie, Toby, Ernie, Beatrice and Charlie xxx To find out more about who they are head over to @rousehillfamilyvets and find out what I'm treating them for

Elmo and Charlie kept me company (distracted) whilst I was trying to do some work this afternoon. I should have known better than to lay down on the floor. It was always going to be too tempting for them. Eventually Elmo stopped licking my face and Charlie stopped walking all over me.

Charlie was talking some time to read @dralexhynes new book First Call for Dogs so that he knew what to do next time he swallows an object that he shouldn't... He was also tempted to have a munch on the book... I also wrote a book review of it which is up on my blog. Link in bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️

I have been a little quiet over here recently because I've been madly working on a secret project. Well now I can tell you what I've been up to... I am opening my very own veterinary service! We are @rousehillfamilyvets I am focusing on our sensational seniors and will be helping them live out their twilight years with comfort and ultimately provide them with the final gentle goodbye they deserve at home surrounded by their families who love them the most. So, I'll be offering in home palliative care, acupuncture and euthanasia services to Northwest Sydney. Check out our beautiful new @whiskercloud website here www.rousehillfamilyvets.com.au We are so excited to be starting this new adventure and I feel that this veterinary service is the ultimate way to honor the memory of my boy Jack xxx

#flashbackfriday to the adorable Jersey!!! He came in for his adolescent health check. Good news he is growing as he should be. Unfortunately he did have an ear infection and needs some ear medication to help it clear up. I love watching my patients grow. I think Jersey is getting cuter with age. Who knew that was possible

Wet slobbery treats to clean up? That’s no problem for @blackanddeckerau Wet+Dry Dustbuster or a Labrador. The Dustbuster, like a Labrador at dinner time will leave nothing behind. Unlike a Labrador it will deal with pools of drool and won’t leave slobber marks behind on the furniture. Added purrrk - instead of shedding, it sucks up hair tumbleweeds regardless of where they land (showers, sinks, bathrooms, in front of visitors you are trying to impress). Featuring O’Malley & @drbelindathevet’s best chin scratches. #blackanddeckerau #catsofsydney #catsofinstagram #vetlife #veterinarian #vetsofsydney #catlife #petsofsydney #purks #catsofaustralia #aussiepets #petparents #sydneycats #blackanddeckerau #ad

Dogs are opportunistic. They live in the moment. When they see a chance they take it. And if Charlie spots my glass of water unattended (or not) he will always help himself to a slurp... What opportunities have your pets taken recently?

Ernie had a laser like focus on the treats on Friday @rousehillfamilyvets headquarters. It was very similar to how I assess the Monday afternoon order for chocolates! #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #rousehill #rousehillfamilypets #rousehillfamilyvets #englishpointer #englishpointersofinstagram #englishpointers #pointersofsydney #pointersofinstagram #acupuncture #hillsdistrictpets #hdpets #vetnursesdog #veterinaryacupuncture #petacupuncture #mobilevet #treats #vetlyfe #sydneyhills #sydneyhillsdistrict #castlehill

#flashbackfriday to dinner with these fabulous vet students on Tuesday night. I had such a great time getting to know them and answering their questions. It was wonderful catching up with the students and making new friends. We also got the "real" college experience with a fire alarm and a visit from the local fire brigade. I will no doubt cross paths with them again soon and I can't wait to hear how they have been finding the uni experience.

Simba and I are both staring down the barrel of a great weekend!!! #friyay #fridayvibes #fridaynight #catsofsydney #petsofsydney #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #aussievets #vetlife #vetlyfe #catlife #catlyfe #felinefriday #geriatric #seniorcats #unicorn #unicorncat #veterinaryacupuncture #petacupuncture #vetacupuncture #acupuncture #bribe