Wellness plans and pet insurance serve different roles in your pet’s healthcare — but they complement each other perfectly. Here’s how they work together to keep your pet healthier and happier for longer. Many pet parents believe wellness plans and insurance are basically the same — or that choosing one means you don’t need the other. In fact,… Continue reading Wellness plan vs insurance: what’s the difference?
Category: Cat
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Flea, Tick & Worming Treatments for your Dog or Cat
Parasites like fleas, ticks, heartworms and intestinal worms are more than just a nuisance — they can seriously affect your pet’s health and comfort. Protecting your dog or cat with the right combination of preventative and treatment products is essential for year-round wellbeing. In this guide, we’ll compare some of the most popular and veterinarian-recommended… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Flea, Tick & Worming Treatments for your Dog or Cat
Helping Your Growing Pet Thrive: The Importance of Nutrition for Puppies & Kittens
Bringing home a new puppy or kitten is one of life’s great joys — but it also comes with a big responsibility: ensuring they get the right nutrition during their critical growth stages. Just like human babies, growing pets need specially formulated diets to support everything from brain development and immune function to strong bones… Continue reading Helping Your Growing Pet Thrive: The Importance of Nutrition for Puppies & Kittens
The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Skin Health in Dogs and Cats
Healthy skin and a shiny coat are more than just cosmetic goals for pets. They are key indicators of overall wellbeing. If your dog or cat struggles with dry skin, excessive shedding, itching, or a dull coat, omega-3 fatty acids may play an important role in supporting their skin health. Omega-3s are widely recognised for… Continue reading The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Skin Health in Dogs and Cats
Discontinued Pet Medications
At Pet Chemist, we always try to keep your pet’s essential medications in stock but sometimes things happen that are out of our control. Pet medications sometimes are discontinued by the manufacturer, or are unavailable long term. This can be due to: List of Discontinued Pet Medications Below is a list of the most common… Continue reading Discontinued Pet Medications
The Benefits of Probiotics in Cats and Dogs: Boosting Digestive and Immune Health
Just like humans, cats and dogs rely on good bacteria in their digestive systems to stay healthy, happy, and full of energy. A healthy gut is the foundation of your pet’s overall wellbeing. This balance can be disrupted due to antibiotics, stress, poor diet, or illness, and may result in digestive upsets, low immunity, and… Continue reading The Benefits of Probiotics in Cats and Dogs: Boosting Digestive and Immune Health
Rising Tick Numbers: Why Parasite Control Matters More Than Ever
As the weather warms and the seasons shift, pet owners across Australia are facing a growing threat: an alarming increase in tick prevalence. These tiny but dangerous parasites are not only more widespread than ever before, but their activity periods are lengthening — posing serious health risks to pets year-round. Understanding why this is happening… Continue reading Rising Tick Numbers: Why Parasite Control Matters More Than Ever
Caring for your pets during storms and natural disasters
With Cyclone Alfred soon expected to make landfall, it’s crucial to take steps now to keep your pets safe and secure during the wild weather.
Important update regarding Solensia & Beransa products
An important change to the following arthritis management products and how they are dispensed, as implemented by the manufacturer.
Pet Anxiety Awareness During the Holiday Season
The holidays are full of joy, but they can be overwhelming for our pets. Changes in routine and noisy celebrations might leave them feeling anxious. Learn to spot the signs of stress—like trembling, hiding, or restlessness—and discover simple tips to keep your furry friends calm and happy this festive season.