Comfort Vet

02/03/2026

Saying goodbye to your beloved companion is one of life’s most heartbreaking moments 💔. For many pet parents, home euthanasia provides a peaceful, dignified, and comforting alternative, allowing your best friend to remain in the warmth and familiarity of home.

"I didn't realise how much it would matter to say goodbye at home....until I did"

Dr Andreane (Dr Andie, Comfort Vet) is devoted to offering a gentle, compassionate approach, ensuring that every moment is calm, loving, and as stress-free as possible for both your companion and you.

Contact us today for appointment information and support during this tender time.

Serving Port Douglas, Mossman, Julatten, Mount Molloy, and surrounding areas.

13/02/2026

This message is a reminder that I do not provide services for acutely unwell patients or after-hours emergencies. This has been a long-standing professional boundary for a few reasons.

Firstly, for the welfare and best standard of care of the patient. As a mobile veterinarian I am not equipped for advanced diagnostics or intensive monitoring. Animals that are unwell require prompt assessment in a clinic environment where appropriate facilities, equipment and staff are available to provide the level of care they deserve.

Secondly, for professional wellbeing: emergency and critically ill cases require a supported clinical environment. Managing these situations alone, without nurses, monitoring equipment, or immediate backup, places significant emotional and psychological strain on a veterinarian and increases the risk of poor outcomes for both the patient and clinician. Maintaining clear boundaries is essential to prevent fatigue, compassion fatigue, and burnout, and allows me to continue providing a high standard of care to all patients in a sustainable way.

I would also like to remind pet owners that, under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001, you have a duty of care to seek veterinary treatment when it is needed. This means arranging timely assessment rather than waiting several days when a pet is not eating, vomiting, or otherwise unwell.

Furthermore, euthanasia decisions are based on veterinary assessment and animal welfare. In many older pets, a specific diagnosis may not always be necessary if there is clear evidence of irreversible decline and poor quality of life. However, euthanasia cannot be performed purely for convenience or without an appropriate clinical evaluation to determine that it is in the animal’s best interests.

Please ensure your pet is taken to a veterinary clinic or emergency hospital promptly when they are sick. Early care gives them the best chance of recovery and is an important part of responsible ownership. These guys are part of the family and they should be treated with the love and care they deserve.

Thank you

10/02/2026

What a beautiful way to immortalise the precious memories of our best companions ❤️

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Splashy & abstract… my favourite way to paint!! And what a wonderful model 🐕

30/12/2025

Wishing everyone a 2026 full of love, compassion, kindness and health. We need it more than ever. A special thought to everyone who lost pieces of their heart (human or fur family). Grieving is a continuous process that we re-experienced in small ways every day. I hope that when reading this, the love and memories you have can fill your heart in ways you didn’t know possible. Recently, someone told me something so simple but so true “aren’t we lucky that we loved someone so much that we miss them so much”. To LOVE ❤️

24/11/2025

📣 Update on December Appointments!

December 7th is now fully booked — thank you everyone! 💛
Our next available openings (and the last spots before Christmas!) are on December 21st at Hydrohounds in Stratford.

If your dog needs rehab, laser, acupuncture, or a pre-holiday tune-up to keep them moving comfortably, now’s the time to grab a spot.

✨ See you there! 🎄🐾

24/11/2025

🌟 Unlock Better Pain Relief for Your Pet with Laser & Acupuncture! 🌟

It’s easy to assume our cats/dogs are slowing dog because of old age, but in most cases what you are seeing is actually pain for degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
If your pet is living with pain, stiffness, or mobility issues, therapeutic laser and acupuncture treatments offer powerful, science-supported ways to ease discomfort and for most cases, help your cat/dog feeling so much more comfortable

✨ Why Laser Therapy?
Laser uses targeted light energy to reduce inflammation, stimulate healing, and decrease pain—often after the very first session. It’s gentle, fast, and pets love the soothing warmth.

✨ Why Acupuncture?
Acupuncture activates the nervous system to release natural pain-relieving chemicals, improves circulation, relaxes tight muscles, and supports whole-body balance. It’s especially helpful for arthritis, back pain, post-surgical recovery, and chronic conditions.

✨ Why combine them with medications?
Laser and acupuncture don’t replace medications—they enhance them. Working together, they often:
✔️ Provide stronger, more consistent pain control
✔️ Reduce the need for higher drug doses
✔️ Improve mobility and function
✔️ Support long-term comfort with fewer side effects

💛 No referral is required, but we do encourage partnering with your regular veterinarian.
Here’s why collaborative care matters:
• Your vet’s knowledge of your pet’s medical history helps us create the safest, most effective plan
• Shared communication means nothing gets missed—bloodwork, diagnostics, medication changes, etc.
• Pets with complex, chronic, or multi-system issues get the best outcomes when all professionals work together

If you’re ready to help your pet move better, feel better, and enjoy life with less pain, reach out today ([email protected] or text Dr Andie on 0434104493)
Your pet deserves every advantage we can give them. 💚

27/10/2025

Hi Cairns! 🌴🐾

I’m beyond excited to announce that I’ll be visiting every second Sunday, based at Hounds in Stratford — a top spot chosen for your convenience!

Veterinary rehabilitation is an incredibly valuable tool to support dogs recovering from surgery or injury, and to help manage chronic conditions. Our focus is on improving pain control, mobility, strength, and function, while reducing the risk of injury — ultimately enhancing your pet’s quality of life and longevity.

📞 For bookings, please feel free to call, text, or email using the contact details provided.

I can’t wait to meet you and your furry mates!

Warm regards,
Dr. Andreane (Andie)

****: Our services are designed to complement, not replace, the care provided by your regular veterinarian. We operate as a limited-scope practice, focusing exclusively on veterinary physical rehabilitation and integrative pain management. This means that while we can assess movement, function, and musculoskeletal comfort, we do not provide general veterinary services such as diagnostics, vaccinations, surgical procedures, or medical management of illness. Our goal is to work collaboratively with your primary veterinary team to ensure your pet receives comprehensive and coordinated care. We believe that the best outcomes come from a multi-disciplinary approach, where each professional contributes their expertise to support your pet’s overall health, comfort, and quality of life. ***

02/10/2025

That makes two of us ….RIP Jane, you did well

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16/09/2025

Let me introduce you to one of my absolute favourite tools in the toolbox! 🐾 I use a stance analyser in all of my pain and mobility consults and It is an absolutely underrated gem.

So, what is it? Imagine a very clever scale divided into 4 quadrants. It measures exactly how much weight your pet is placing on each limb — allowing us to detect pain, mobility issues, and subtle imbalances that might otherwise go unnoticed.

It also helps me identify both the primary problem area and the resulting compensations — which is key to treating pain and improving mobility.

👉 Did you know? In most healthy dog breeds, weight distribution should be about 30% on each forelimb and 20% on each hindlimb.

In the picture below, the dog was presented for a left shoulder issue. The stance analyser prompted me to see what was happening in the hind left limb where I identified significant iliopsoas pain possibly secondary to lumbosacral disease.

16/09/2025

If you do the maths, we’re missing the majority of dogs and cats living with osteoarthritis — along with the mobility restrictions and the pain it brings.

By now, I hope you feel more confident recognising the subtle signs of pain in your pets. Remember: we need to be proactive.

👉 Don’t wait for lameness — by then, the pain is already far advanced. Spot the signs early, act early, and protect your pet’s comfort and quality of life. 🐾

We offer advanced pain and mobility consultation for your cats and dogs. Contact us for more information: [email protected] (Dr Andreane Daigle)/ 0434104493

09/09/2025

CHRONIC OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) PAIN IN DOGS

Let’s play a quick quiz! 🐾

Osteoarthritis often hides in plain sight — can you tell what behaviours might signal your dog is hurting?

👉 Hint: These photos each show some signs, but there are more!

Drop your answers in the comments and make me proud!