Dr. Michelle Rassool

07/09/2024

Getting up for work this morning was a little extra tough seeing these two dorks! If you want your own little cutie, Dunkin' is still available for adoption through , Malinois tested!

01/09/2024

Another spectacular 3 days of coaching and education by the amazing Michael Ellis. Michael is one of the most skilled dog handlers and trainers on the planet, and also an empathetic, gentle, and welfare minded coach.

Nara and I have taken a big break for me to compete my memberships, so it was a great way for me to rekindle the spark for training together!

A huge thanks to for bringing Michael out, and the team at for hosting and providing an amazing venue. If your looking for more education opportunities, check out the !

25/08/2024

And that's a wrap for day two! We had a great day full of wonderful questions on the complex and nuanced topic of using behavioural medications alongside training plans.

New Zealand, you've got a heap of motivated, skilled trainers who are interested in broadening their understanding and skillsets in how they help dogs! Can't wait to present more on this topic later in the year 😺

23/08/2024

Part one of my First Aid and Handle with Care seminar in Auckland thanks to ! Stay tuned for part two tomorrow with Medications and Modifications!

17/08/2024

First weekend off in a while so we are back at the beach. You can't ask for more than sunny skies, crisp sea air and salty dogs.

15/08/2024

Last minute tickets still available!

Dr. Michelle Rassool
Dr. Michelle Rassool
Melbourne | Australia

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August 2024
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13/08/2024

Sometimes you just need a big kiss in the ear from your favourite patients to make your day better!

Cheza is always such a pleasure to see in the clinic, and always has a little secret to whisper in my ears ❤️❤️

15/07/2024

I am extremely proud to tell you all that after a tough 6 months of studying, that I have passed my membership exams in Veterinary Behaviour! This extra qualification means I have additional study and expertise in veterinary behavioural medicine, and can now call myself a behaviour vet!

It's been an extremely challenging 6 months, juggling my clinical work, behaviour business, and the occasional moment of personal time 🤣

My dogs and my family have been amazing, always supporting me and accepting less walks and hang time! My friends and co workers have also been rockstars, I'm so sorry I've barely seen you all socially!

My study group of behaviour vets have been wonderful, to go through this huge process alone would be impossible. I'm so proud of the knowledge we've all gained, whatever the result of exams

All in all, I've gained so much insight and understanding, improved my skills, and become a better vet thanks to this exam.

I can't wait to continue to spread my knowledge of behavioural medicine, helping dogs in consults as well as giving my seminars. Thanks for following!

Dr. Michelle Rassool BSc, DVM, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour)

11/07/2024

Having fun on our afternoon walk at the clinic! It's great for my mind to have my dogs at work with me, it gets me out of the clinic and doing something non clinical, breathing in the fresh air and moving my body. Plus it's so nice to bring my mates with me when I can.

10/07/2024

I guess my receptionist is taking an early lunch...
We've got a full day of behaviour consults lined up today, Nara was more than happy to come into the office early to help me set up 🤣

Safestix from are her new obsession, and it's nice not having to worry about what the heck she does with a toy -it's close to indestructible, can't be swallowed or torn up, and doesn't interfere with our training skills. Win!

06/07/2024

Three good looking dogs (and owners) hanging out in the misty morning!

Nara and her brother Viper and sister Pixel spent the day playing, walking and hanging out. Aren't they just gorgeous?

There's nothing magical about being related that helps dogs to get along - the exact same supervision, support and coaching that goes into any dog-dog relationship needs to exist. What IS on our side is that all these dogs are goofy, resilient, social and similar amounts of adrenaline, so turns out they get along pretty well!

18/06/2024

Goodbye to this sweet boy in his new forever home! Jason, it's been a pleasure to care for you, helping you to lose 1kg, building your fitness so you can now at least jump, watching you learn to sleep in the bed, play with Nara and Roman, and most of all feel happy and confident in yourself.

We will miss you!

16/06/2024

Cold mornings in Melbourne make it hard to get up and get out, but it's easier with this face insisting we do!

The fog makes visibility harder, so we've gotta keep a closer eye out for other dogs and people, but by the same token there's less folks out anyway.

Today we tidied up some sits in the heel, solidified auto recall in the presence of other dogs, and had a huge play and explore along the creek. Happy days!

12/06/2024

Come visit me in NZ!

03/06/2024

In case you're wondering why Herriot is sporting the ugliest haircut and blue dye job on his foot...

We were walking at the beach on the weekend, and he came back to me after walking through some grass with a bright blue foot!
I took him into the ocean to clean off what I thought must be line marking paint, only to realise it was oily, waxy material. Uh oh... rat bait!

I think someone must have been baiting on the beach (!) and the rain caused it to melt.

Poor fella had to be driven home wearing a pair of my socks as I couldn't get the blue material out. Once we got home, his foot had a hefty scrub with dishwashing detergent and hot water. Even then, the blue dye and some material was remaining, so he got a very undignified haircut.

Though I was confident he hadn't eaten any, we did some blood testing today to check for any changes to his clotting factors which would occur with rat bait toxicity.

Luckily the were all normal, reflecting that he hasn't had any toxin ingested. What a relief!!

No matter how careful you are, accidents can happen! I always try to be observant of my pets, meaning I was able to act on this weird incident! While that's not always possible, it's a great reminder to keep your dogs in sight and under your control at all times.

15/05/2024

Come join me in NZ!

First Aid is essential knowledge for all pet owners and professionals, however presentations often cover things that you’re really unlikely to use or have success with!

Join us for a morning of First Aid, learning about things you’re really likely to deal with in your pet’s lifetime, where your knowledge makes a genuine difference.

Dr. Michelle Rassool will cover -
* wounds (bandaging, wound cleaning)
* choking (dog models)
* heat stroke
* vomiting + diarrhoea
* First aid kits - go through how to use
* Muzzling
* Co-operative care
* Nail trimming
* Eye/ear medication
* Restraint

Attendees to the seminar have the option to add a First Aid kit to their ticket at a discounted rate on their registration forms!

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
* Splinter Picker/Tick Remover - Safely remove splinters and ticks from your dog's paws and body.
* Triangular Bandage - Safely administer first aid to your dog by first muzzling them with this triangular bandage.
* Cohesive Elastic Bandage - Easily wrap injuries with this self-adhering bandage which doesn't stick to fur.

First Aid Certificates will be emailed out to attendee’s after the seminar weekend 🐾

August 24th
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13/05/2024

You might remember gorgeous Teddy who came to see me last week with a sore mouth. Well, today we took out that sore and fractured tooth for him.

You can see the crown of his carnassial tooth was fractured right off! We took digital x-rays to understand what was going on for Teddy in more detail.

The X rays comparing the healthy and broken tooth showed that roots were still remaining under the gumline, so they had to be removed in three pieces. Local anaesthetic was used to numb the site so Teddy wouldn't feel anything when he woke up.

Lastly, the area was sitched closed, and Teddy had a lovely long relax in the afternoon, recovering from his big day. Go Teddy! 🧸🧸

09/05/2024

Jason is still up for adoption! Honestly a gentleman like this is too good to be true.

He's so relaxed with dogs, very playful with cats, and loves to hang out on your lap. He's got so much going for him, who's gonna snap this big boy up?!

Come and meet him! You'll take him home in a second!

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08/05/2024

It's always nice when my patients feel comfortable enough to relax in consultation! This certainly was not the case in previous consultations for this lovely boy Zool.

Zool is a very sweet dog who has been feeling a heap of stress recently. His owners have made huge progress by adjusting the way they interact with him, changing his routines and structuring interactions.

Alongside that, medication has been instrumental in 'clearing the fuzz' in his head that makes it so tough for him to behave in helpful ways. Zool is even wagging his tail happily now which was rarely the case before!

Zool's family have been extremely dedicated in approaching his behaviour treatment! And while we are not done yet, his improvement is awesome to see!

07/05/2024

Visiting our mates at today. If you're after tailored holistic approach to veterinary care, Dr. Kumiko has you sorted!

Herriot and I had a great time learning about management options for keeping him healthy, as well as exploring the gorgeous purpose designed space.

04/05/2024

Happy weekend from us! We are enjoying some time together after a long 5 weeks apart. Massive thanks in particular to who took Nara while I was away, with a full heart and cared for her as if she's their own.

As beautiful as the beaches are overseas, there's something so crisp and refreshing about Melbourne beaches that hits the spot.

It's a gorgeous day and the cool weather keeps the crowds at bay which is always nice for exercising without dealing with other people's dogs with less recall 😅

Hope you're enjoying some time with your furry buds this weekend!

02/05/2024

As much as I love my behaviour work, I so enjoy my GP days! Today was no exception, with some of my absolute favourite patients and clients dropping by.

's newest family member Sport, for his second set of puppy vaccines! He demolished his treats in a toy and was so relaxed for his injection.

My gorgeous buddy Ninja the Ginger is always a team favourite! He's a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and so sweet. Ninja had a few new lumps sampled to make sure there were no issues.

Lucky has a big place in my heart after he needed an urgent surgery after ingesting a ball. It's so lovely to be able to care for him when he's well. He had a full check up, vaccination, and we planned for some routine dental care for him.

Gio and her little sister Stitch are always a heap of fun! Today was a routine dental check for Gio after having a dental surgery at the start of the year. Her teeth are looking fantastic now!

Teddy left a surprise for his owner when they returned home (swipe over) - a broken tooth! We have no idea how that happened, but Teddy will be coming back in to have his tooth removed soon.

I think I have one of the best jobs in the world! I'm so lucky to have such awesome patients and owners trust me with the care of their pets.

30/04/2024

We are back and raring to go for our first day of behaviour consults. There are just a few appointments left in May, so get in quick!

I had a wonderful first day back at yesterday, and the rest of my week is already looking fun filled (and booked out)! I'm so grateful to all my amazing clients who trust me with the care of their special pets, it's an honour.

Hope to see you all soon!

24/04/2024

The last leg of my trip has been stopping over in the Seychelles, where my family are originally from. Seychelles is home to many unique animals, plants and marine life, owing to its remote location off the east coast of Africa, and isolation from any other land masses. Comprised of over 100 islands, each island often has its own unique features.

One of my favourite creatures on Seychelles has got to be the giant tortoise.
These amazing creatures:
🏛️ Can live easily over 100 years, perhaps up to 300.
🏋️‍♂️ Weigh between 100-250kgs
🐘 Occupy a similar environmental niche as elephants, grazing the grasslands and trees.
🥚Take 8 months for their eggs to mature and hatch.

I visited the tortoises on a conservation island called Curieuse, where the tortoises range freely through the mountains, beach, mangroves and graasland. As you can see they were quite curious and happy to hang out!

25/03/2024

I've just had a dream of a day riding Icelandic horses through hot springs, snow and mountains! The horses in Iceland are very special for many reasons.

First, they have two extra gaits (speeds) - the tölt, which is a 4 beat, smooth pace around the speed of the trot, and the skeið, flugskeið (flying pace) which is much faster!

Icelandic horses are usually small but mighty, at around 14 hands they are always referred to as horses, but are the size of ponies.

There are no other types of horses or ponies in Iceland, and luckily no major contagious equine diseases thanks to strict quarantine laws.

Icelandic horses have been bred purely with no other imported breeds in Iceland for the last 1000 years. Their ancestors were likely brought to Iceland with Viking settlers in around 900AD!

I had such a wonderful day enjoying spending time with these cool little dudes!

22/03/2024

Last morning run with this little sunbeam before heading off on hols. I couldn't ask for a better place for her to be than with for her own little holiday. I'm definitely going to miss her more than she misses me!

22/03/2024

Roman wishes to tell you that his best mate Jason will be holidaying at Preston, while we are away and he waits for his perfect home. If you're thinking of finding your perfect dog friendly gentleman, he's waiting for you there!!

20/03/2024

Aaand that's a wrap! Me and the office cube are now officially closed for holidays until the 30th of April!
My last day of GP consulting is tomorrow, Friday 22nd of March.

It's been a heap of work to fit in lots of urgent behaviour cases in the last 4 weeks, and I'm grateful to so many clients for understanding the long wait until May for appointments.

During this time, your regular vet is a great resource to you, and if you need assistance in the next month they should be your first port of call.

Stay tuned for holiday pics incoming!

17/03/2024

Jason is still looking for a new home of his own! I'm heading on leave and trying my best to get him in digs of his own before this weekend - do you know someone looking for the most dog friendly cat of all time? Then this is him! He's extremely confident playing with Nara, would be happiest sitting on your lap and having a cuddle, and content to be spending his days inside sitting next to you. All enquiries for adoption to Maneki Neko Cat Rescue.

Hey there, fabulous folks! I'm Jason, your resident bundle of joy and boundless energy. If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I ooze confidence from every whisker. Whether it's...