Holistic Vets Newcastle

Holistic Vets Newcastle Holistic Health Veterinary Services for Animals. Animal Behaviourist.

PATIENT HIGHLIGHT - MAX 🐾Meet Max: this handsome chap is a 7yr old Ragdoll. Sweet Max is afraid of storms. People are fa...
04/07/2025

PATIENT HIGHLIGHT - MAX 🐾
Meet Max: this handsome chap is a 7yr old Ragdoll. Sweet Max is afraid of storms. People are familiar with storm phobia being an issue with dogs but are less aware of it as a problem for our cats too. It makes sense that pressure changes, smells, terrifying sounds and flashing lights can be scarey to all species. As humans we find them frightening too but we understand what is going on. Dear Max takes medical cannabis , prescribed by us to help reduce his storm phobia and help him live his best life.

Arthritis Treatments 🐾🦴So you think your animal may have arthritis or mobility issues - what next?It's important to keep...
02/07/2025

Arthritis Treatments 🐾🦴
So you think your animal may have arthritis or mobility issues - what next?
It's important to keep our animals at a healthy weight, especially if they are slowing down and have mobility issues. Keep them moving, even if they're stiff (it's important to keep moving to stay strong and to move energy throughout their bodies) - even if it's just a slow walk down the street or in the yard. Speak to your vet about appropriate exercise modification to suit your animals condition.
There are a large range of options when it comes to helping our animals who have arthritis. Here are some of the options we offer:
• Acupuncture
• Laser therapy
• Physio/adjustment/physical rehab with Dr Caroline - ZenVet Holistic Therapies
• Accell Therapy Mat Sessions - $40 for 20 mins - Contact to book a session
• PEA Powder (Palmitoylethanolamide) - natural, anti-inflammatory supplement. Contact to order.
• Antinol Rapid - marine lipid oils as a natural anti-inflammatory for joint and mobility support - available on our online store
• Herbal, homeopathic and conventional medications, and CBD.
• Pentosan (cartrophen or synovan) injection which helps joint fluid
Get in contact to book a consult to discuss your dog or cats mobility or arthritis and how we can improve their quality of life!
Pictured above is the sweetest Peach (Ash's dog) getting an adjustment from Dr Caroline after her monthly laser and acupuncture.

Arthritis Symptoms🦴💚We've all felt the cold snap and so have our animals. The cold snap can mean increased pain and disc...
30/06/2025

Arthritis Symptoms🦴💚
We've all felt the cold snap and so have our animals. The cold snap can mean increased pain and discomfort if your animal has arthritis. Keeping your animals extra warm can help them feel more comfortable.
Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that happens when protective tissue in the joints (cartilage) is worn down, causing bones to rub up against one another. OA pain is chronic pain: pain that doesn’t go away. Without treatment, this will progressively get worse and reduce their quality of life. Many animals will try to hide their pain and weakness as a survival technique, so keep an eye out for these red flags.

Dogs: limping after exercise, lagging behind on walks, slow to get up, feeling stiff, difficulty jumping or climbing stairs.
Dog Checklist: https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela/quiz/dog-osteoarthritis
Cats: It is estimated almost all older cats (12 plus) have arthritis. Arthritis is frequently under recognised because cats are really good at hiding signs of pain and discomfort. Red Flags - difficulty with: jumping up/down, climbing up/down stairs, chasing moving objects, running. You may notice matting on the rear end and a change in litter box habits.
Cat Checklist: https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/solensia/quiz/cat-osteoarthritis

KITTENS FOR ADOPTION 🐾💚Remember the cute kittens we posted a few weeks back belonging to some of our lovely clients? The...
27/06/2025

KITTENS FOR ADOPTION 🐾💚

Remember the cute kittens we posted a few weeks back belonging to some of our lovely clients? They are now three months old and there are two of them still up for adoption. A brother and sister pair Tiger and Oreo as pictured. These two would ideally best be re-home together. Such a loving and cuddly pair. Mum has now had her desexing surgery to avoid another litter in the spring.

If you or anyone you know is interested in adopting these siblings, please get in contact with Iona on 0410 789 701

First photo: Tiger (on the right) with mum, Rizo (left)
Second photo: Orea and Tiger
Third photo: Tiger

The Mystery Of Orange Cat Genetics🐱After decades of mystery, new research has been published last month by Stanford Univ...
25/06/2025

The Mystery Of Orange Cat Genetics🐱
After decades of mystery, new research has been published last month by Stanford University and Kyushu University. The way orange cats inherit their colour is different from other mammals, and scientists have known this for more than 100 years. Especially as orange appears to be sex-linked; it almost always occurs in males because of a mutation on the sex-determining X chromosome. BUT now with the help of cat owners, cat shows and clinics around the world sending in DNA swabs, these researchers have finally identified the genetic mutations that gives these ginger beasts their colour. In total they collected more than 3000 samples and after sequencing and comparing the DNA, the located a tiny deletion in a cat’s X chromosome which increased the activity of a gene (ARHGAP36) which scientists had never previously associated with pigmentation.
Read More: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/05/orange-cats.html

Winter Solstice ❄We are here at the darkest day of the year. Now we welcome the return of the light!What is Winter Solst...
23/06/2025

Winter Solstice ❄
We are here at the darkest day of the year. Now we welcome the return of the light!
What is Winter Solstice? The solstice is caused by the tilt of the Earth’s axis in relation to the sun. During the winter solstice, the tilt is such that the sun follows its lowest and shortest path through the sky, resulting in the least amount of daylight and the longest night of the year.
Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere this year fell on the 21st June. BUT It's only up from here, as the daylight increases by a few minutes each day now, until we hit peak light at Christmas.
This time of year is dark and cold, and most of us feel more tired which is totally normal. This applies to our animals as well - you may notice them sleeping more. It's important that we allow ourselves and our animals this time to retreat, rest, restore, and regenerate. That is the purpose of winter. They may be a little more hungry as well with the cold weather.
Aim to have them get some sun each day if possible, and include a walk in it for dogs and a play for cats. It's important to move the energy through the body, to get fresh air, sunshine and Vitamin D.
It's a difficult time of year to exercise our dogs outside of work hours unless you work from home and can take a break during the sunny hours. Less exercise can result in weight gain. Their feed ration may need to be reduced if there is insufficient exercise. Make food gathering more interesting to reduce boredom and make the food last longer to increase satisfaction: don't just feed out of a bowl (enrichment feeding).
This is the perfect time to increase enrichment, games, and training as these can be done inside and at any time of the day. Click the link below for a few ideas for enrichment inside during winter:
Nosework games for dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTYZ_cenuWw
Cat enrichment ideas: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL527_if6j9X4dWxs80LsKziYuYjsXOpbA

PATIENT HIGHLIGHT - SCOUT & SHADOW🐾These two heart throbs are Scout and Shadow - Labrador Retrievers that are 5 and 7 ye...
20/06/2025

PATIENT HIGHLIGHT - SCOUT & SHADOW🐾
These two heart throbs are Scout and Shadow - Labrador Retrievers that are 5 and 7 years old. They recently visited us for a check up, or as they like to think of it cuddles, pats, and treats time!
Scout enjoyed some acupuncture for her chronic ear infections which have reduced significantly since starting a variety of treatments with Dr Kathy a year ago.
Shadow enjoyed some laser therapy to his sore elbow while we discussed his ongoing diet which has already seen him lose a few kilos.
These sweet kids get to live their best adventurous life following their human around their property every day with tails wagging - oh the life! 💚

New Treats - Beef Tendons 🍖Our treat range is growing - check out this new product: freeze dried beef tendon. These are ...
18/06/2025

New Treats - Beef Tendons 🍖
Our treat range is growing - check out this new product: freeze dried beef tendon. These are a great option for those humans afraid to feed bones or for animals who have difficulty digesting bone. Tendon is hard and chewy but not calcified like bone so a nice in-between texture between meat and bone.
Hard chews like beef tendons can support dental health but also satisfy your animals instinctual urge to chew. These are:
• 100% raw, freeze-dried beef tendon
• High in Protein - Great for Dental Health and Healthy Joints
• Suitable for Cats and Dogs of all sizes and ages
• 100% Australian Made and Owned
Grab a 70g packet for $14.30 or any of our other treats at Holistic Animal Hub during your next appointment or through our online shop:
https://holisticvets.com.au/products/meaty-treaty-beef-tendon

Redesigning Our LabelsWe're currently in the process of redesigning some of our labels, and you may notice that some of ...
16/06/2025

Redesigning Our Labels
We're currently in the process of redesigning some of our labels, and you may notice that some of our products are missing from our online shop while we do so.
We are still stocking these products:
• PEA Powder
• Magnesium Powder
• Soothe The Savage Beast Herbs
• Vitamin C Powder
• Dental Seaweed - Ascophyllum Nodosum
• Massage Oils - Calm and Pain
• Insect Repellent Spray
• Herbal Wormer
Please contact us via phone or email to order them in the mean time.

PATIENT HIGHLIGHT - BUSTER🐾This smiling chap is Buster, a 10 year old Staffy who has Cushings disease and a range other ...
13/06/2025

PATIENT HIGHLIGHT - BUSTER🐾
This smiling chap is Buster, a 10 year old Staffy who has Cushings disease and a range other complex health issues. To help support him Dr Kathy started him on a healthy whole food diet, with a range of supplements and nutraceuticals. At his recent recheck he is now a healthy body weight (lost 6kg), and is feeling better with more energy. He is living his best life to enjoy with his family for whatever time he has left. Here's to you Buster and your caring family!💚

AND Cats and all of the other wonderful creatures!!Last week was World Environment Day and you all know that our team he...
11/06/2025

AND Cats and all of the other wonderful creatures!!
Last week was World Environment Day and you all know that our team here at HVN are major tree huggers - we try to be conscious of our choices and choose eco-friendly where possible!
Here are some things we came across to consider everyday:
- Instead of buying new things for your animal, perhaps check marketplace - there are so many second hand items that are still on good condition such as crates/carriers, toys, bowls, leads and even outfits.
- Make your own toys or puzzles - you are bound to have some recycling or other old items laying around that could be refashioned into toys and puzzle. Search youtube for ideas.
- Stock up on compostable p**p bags - no need to use a non-degradable plastic bags multiple times per day!
- Consider trying to grow some vegetables (for you and even your animals!)
- On your next walk with your dog, take a bag and pick up some rubbish
- Consider where your animals food is coming from - Is it factory farmed or free-range? Is the packaging recyclable? Has it been shipped from far away or is it made locally? Are there any better options available to you?

Do what you can 💚 and most importantly, get out there and enjoy our planet! Ground yourself and your animals everyday by heading out for a walk or even a sit outdoors in the garden.
Do you have any tips? Or suggestions on ways we can improve? Let us know!

We have a green bin in reception to recycle and reuse any tubs, bottles and jars that medications and powders come in. When you finish a product, keep the tub/bottle and bring it to your next appointment - you can either ask us to refill it or pop it in the green bin to be washed and repurposed.
Thank you for caring for our planet!

Welcome To Winter! ❄️🌬Our entire team here at HVN hope your families, including the furry members are keeping warm as th...
10/06/2025

Welcome To Winter! ❄️🌬
Our entire team here at HVN hope your families, including the furry members are keeping warm as the weather has gotten very frosty lately. We're still here to help you with whatever you need! We hope you enjoyed your June long weekend.
During the cold wintery weather it's important to keep our pets warm! The cold can exacerbate arthritis and muscular stiffness and also lead to increased "cold" symptoms such as vomiting, cough, and diarrhoea. If your animals have any worrying symptoms, please book in for a consultation. With our knowledge of conventional vet medicine, Chinese medicine and naturopathic medicine, there are always lots of options to help!

We have a few suggestions on how to keep our furry ones warm this winter:
• Keep them inside or at least make sure their kennels and beds are warm, dry and out of the wind.
• Grab some sunny moments outdoors every day. If your cat is fully indoors, then be sure to make sure they have access to sunny spots indoors.
• Provide them with extra cosy beds and blankets, including heat mats and warm packs (beware - these things being eaten. Keep them well covered to prevent burns)
• What about a trendy upcycled jacket for dogs or extra blankets by the fire for your puss?
• If your animal is amenable, add in warm aromatic herbs into their diet in tiny amounts. Ingredients such as ginger or turmeric, fresh or dry help to warm us all from the inside out.
• Try pouring some warm water or ginger tea over their meals to warm it up and make it more easily digestible.

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The Pet Shop Boyz 5 Channel Road Mayfield West
Newcastle, NSW
2304

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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