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Holistic Vets Newcastle, The Pet Shop Boyz 5 Channel Road Mayfield West, Mayfield (2025)

30/07/2025

Robot Cats?!
Two therapeutic robotic cats, called MetaCats are on a tour of libraries across the Blue Mountains in NSW.
The MetaCats can meow and purr. They have animated LED eyes, soft non-allergenic fur and silicone paws, and an artificial heartbeat that thumps inside. They have inbuilt head, chin and back sensors, so the cats respond to human touch, and they interact with realistic movements and to certain voice commands.
Apparently the life-size and weighted feline replicas can provide comfort and reduce stress – especially for children or people living with anxiety or dementia. Dr Rosemary Dillon, CEO of the Blue Mountains city council, says the council decided to buy the MetaCats for the community after spotting them at the 2024 NSW Public Libraries Association conference. The MetaCats have proven unexpectedly popular with older residents, Dillon says. “A high percentage of older people … live alone in the Blue Mountains and they come to the library for company,” she says. “This will be another layer of interaction for them.” They would great application to nursing homes as well.
The research is ongoing and evidence for using robots as a mental health tool is still evolving. We all know how much we benefit from our animals company, and it's great to see options emerging for those who aren't as lucky to have a real animal to keep them company!

28/07/2025

They're Back!
As mentioned in one of our previous newsletters, some of our products were missing from the website while we did a label re-do. Thank you to those who called, text or emailed to order in the mean time - we appreciate your patience and support!
Now back and available to order from our online store:
• Magnesium Powder
• PEA Powder
• Soothe The Savage Beast Herbs
• Ascophyllum Nodosum Seaweed
• Vitamin C Powder
• Bugs Away Spray
• So Long Soreness Massage Oil
• Settle Petal Massage Oil
• Squirm Off

25/07/2025

Patient Highlight 🐾
Meet the dashing Rodgy, a one-year-old Dachshund with a nose for snacks, who didn’t miss a thing — not even the faintest rattle of a treat jar." These intelligent working dogs are predisposed to anxiety and Rodgy shows some mild anxiety signs, including some separation distress. Mental health support is best given at an early age so we have recommended some skill building resilience training and supplements to help calm his very enquiring mind.

23/07/2025

Fee Increases
Like so many other business, we are facing increased costs, and although we have absorbed most of them for the last 2 years, we have to pass some along in increased fees. As such you may notice an increase in our fees for some consultations and for prescription fees. We hope you understand that this action is necessary in order to keep providing the wonderful services and products that we offer our community! As always paying cash or direct deposit is appreciated to reduce costly credit card fees. We currently have not implemented a card surcharge. Thanks for your support and understanding!

21/07/2025

Mushrooms 🍄
Mushrooms are very topical currently, with the death cap mushroom poisoning case coming to a close last week. Mushrooms are little packets of wonder, and can have amazing health benefits - they are immune system modulators, and hence have a wide range of application in all sorts of chronic illnesses, including cancer.
There are many varieties of mushroom, and some are toxic to the liver. Do not feed wild foraged mushrooms. Many types of mushrooms can be used medicinally, such as turkey tail, lions mane, sh*taki, and reishi. Medicinal mushrooms come in various forms – such as powders and liquids. The mushrooms we use medicinally are of high quality, tested, and contain no nasties.

Hot tip: The common button mushroom is an easy addition to your dog's diet. Leave them in sun for 1 hour, as they absorb Vitamin D, you can feed them cooked or raw. Although chopping/blitzing and cooking makes them more digestible.
Book a consult to find out more and discuss using mushrooms as treatment for your animal or for dosage advice.

18/07/2025

Patient Highlight 🐾
Meet Pippa, a 14 week old Shetland Sheepdog. These two photos were taken just four weeks apart - showing how quickly puppies grow in their first few months of life!

In fact, newborn puppies can double their birth weight within the first week. From weeks 1 to 8, they typically gain about 5-10% of their body weight each day.

Taking your puppy to the vet early on is vital for their overall health and development. Regular check-ups not only ensure your pup is growing properly but also give you a chance to get expert advice on key aspects of puppy care - like nutrution, behavior, training, and dental health.

Vet visits also help with socialisation. Exposing puppies to new people, animals and environments early on can reduce fear and anxiety later, making future visits much smoother.

18/07/2025

Giving Medication Isn’t Always a Piece of Cake 💊
Giving meds to pets can feel like a wrestling match—only for them to spit it out anyway! But if your vet has prescribed medication at home, it’s important to find a low-stress way to get it in. Here are some helpful tips:
• Capsulated meds are often bitter, and best given whole. Tipping them into food can make the taste worse and lead to rejection. Opening and tipping them into food may work for some animals but for the majority this will increase the bad taste and make it less likely they will accept the food.
• Use a small amount of food with the med, followed by the rest of the meal, to avoid them eating around the bitter bits.
• Hide capsules in a small piece of tasty food (e.g. cube of prime roll, chicken, cheese, sausage). Dr. Kathy suggests preparing 5 small treats so only the middle one is a bit dodgy in taste and creates a balanced experience in terms of taste.
• Rotate the hiding foods so they don’t catch on.
• Sometimes, the fastest way is to place the pill directly in the mouth (back of the tongue), close their mouth gently, wait for a swallow, then reward! This works best with two people—stand beside your pet, not in front, and prevent backing away. Look up videos for technique.
• For small feisty animals, a “towel burrito” can help keep everyone safe—always reward after!
• Cats can be trickier—sharp claws, picky taste, and ninja moves. Ask your vet about alternatives like compounded flavoured liquids or transdermal ear gels that may be easier to give.
• Some liquids (e.g. CBD, Sileo) are absorbed through the cheek or gums—follow the instructions closely. Always check with your vet team if unsure.
Search Youtube for tips and ideas!
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=giving+medication+dog+cat

17/07/2025

New Product Alert: CanineCeuticals Pure Colostrum
Beneficial for dogs of all ages, Colostrum is a rich source of macro- and micro-nutrients, immune modulators, growth factors and other bioactive compounds that work to promote a healthy gut, enhance normal immune function, reduce allergy risk, and support healthy growth and ageing.
CanineCeutical Colostrum is proudly Australian owned and made using 100% human-grade ingredients. Their colostrum is collected from cows that are raised and fed on grass pastures in their natural environment all year round, optimising natural immunity. It is hand harvested from a very small and select number of family farms, and each tub can be traced back to the farm of origin and each cow.
Studies show many benefits:
• provides a potent array of immune factors, including immunoglobulins, interferon, lactoferrin, and proline-rich polypeptides (PRPs). Some of these specific proteins found in colostrum are part of the innate immune system and provide important protection against harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
• exerts anti-inflammatory actions that may help to reduce allergy symptoms.
• Anti-inflammatory compounds such as alpha-lactalbumin, help to stimulate the repair of intestinal membranes. Other benefits include healing the damage caused by NSAIDs.
• has been shown to reduce the rates of recurrent gastroenteritis and improve faecal quality in puppies subject to the stresses of changing both diet and environment.
• has been shown to stimulate canine skin fibroblast proliferation and activity, enhancing wound tissue repair.
• may combat age-related degradation of the musculoskeletal system in conjunction with exercise
Grab a tub at your next consult or visit to Holistic Animal Hub or order through our online shop below: https://holisticvets.com.au/products/canineceuticals-pure-colostrum

11/07/2025

PATIENT HIGHLIGHT 🐾💚

This ladies and gentlemen, is the gorgeous Roxy, a gentle lady weighing in at a petite 32kg. Roxy has been diagnosed with Cushing's Disease, which is unfortunately a very common and serious illness with limited life expectancy, even with treatment. Her family of course were keen to support her in every day. Along with her regular medication, she has a tailored diet and a variety of supplements. We are very pleased to report that Roxy is stable and still continuing to live a life filled with much joy. With her truly integrative care plan, she continues to defy expectations in terms of her quality of life and length of life since diagnosis. You go girl. Hope to see you with us for some time yet Roxy.

09/07/2025

Looking for a heart warming film to see? Flow
Flow is an independent Latvian film that won the best animated feature oscar. Dr Kathy is a huge film aficiando and loves this little gem! It stars a cat but her favourite character is the capybara!
"A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart."
If you missed the showing at lake Cinema on the weekend, look for it elsewhere.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgZccxuj2RY

07/07/2025

Massage Workshop At Holistic Animal Hub
Kristine Edwards from Sydney Newcastle Animal Physiotherapy and Eve McKenzie from Dogaholicsis are hosting a massage & scent work workshop next month!
📍Location: Holistic Animal Hub - 2/5 Channel Rd, Mayfield West.
📅Date: Saturday, August 9th, 2025
⏰Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (3–4 hours)
💵 Cost:$120.00
Afternoon Tea Provided
A practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you better understand your dog’s body and behaviour. We all love giving our dogs pats and cuddles - but do you know
This is a hands-on session, but you can participate as much or as little as you like -observing is just fine too.
Special Guest: Eve McKenzie – Scent Work Training
Eve McKenzie, a qualified animal trainer and behaviour consultant who specialises in force-free, evidence-based training and brings deep expertise in canine training and behaviour will discuss scent work training for pet dogs, explaining why it’s an activity every dog can enjoy. She will also run a short practical demonstration of scent work in action.
For questions and to book, please contact
Kristine Edwards: 0408 229 341 - [email protected] -sydneyanimalphysiotherapy.com.au

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.

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