Dr Caroline - ZenVet Holistic Therapies

07/03/2026

Hansi is busy at daycare so my schedule has expanded. Check out my website for online bookings for Mayfield West (Tuesdays) and Warners Bay (Monday, Thursday, Friday) - www.zenvetholistic.com.au

06/02/2026

Hansi's brother and sister are looking for their forever families. The pups are now 15 weeks old and there is one male and one female pup still available. These beautiful little Iggies are cuddly, intelligent, crate and toilet trained. The breeder is located in San Remo, NSW - please contact me for her details if you are interested 🐶

09/01/2026

Happy 2026 to my wonderful clients! I will be resuming consultations from January 12th on a limited schedule. I am settling Hansi in at home, crate training and getting him used to my work schedule so my availability will be limited during January & February.

Consultations in Warners Bay only.

Consultations in Mayfield West will resume in March.

To book, send a message to 0483 874701 or an email to [email protected].

10/11/2025

Register for this free webinar. I will be online!

Our clinical director, Dr Matthew J Muir will be hosting a webinar on a functional approach to allergic dermatitis.

While this will be technical and more relevant for veterinarians, you are all welcome to join if you have an interest in understanding allergies in dogs better.

Register via link below and in comments

https://my.demio.com/ref/w0mUrHThNOb0WpKe?fbclid=IwdGRjcAN_NwdjbGNrA382-mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtAH46xe3UtypUiO4R44IB7Hjh-p_wo3YxlMiMKXa2NxpJXY3Pftd20RYqLP_aem_maiC8ZDaf59fEPLcE4jOTw

13/10/2025

To all the Longdog fans - check this out 🐶

Registrations close tonight for our Longdog Dash, don’t miss out!
https://www.ticketebo.com.au/dachstoberlongdogfestival

11/09/2025

05/06/2025

Acupuncture for IVDD🐶
Acupuncture is a great treatment option for spinal disease such as IVDD. Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate healing and provide pain relief.

Research shows that acupuncture can assist recovery by:
🐾Relieving pain and discomfort, helping to reduce your dog’s discomfort and nerve pain without relying solely on medications;
🐾Reducing inflammation around the affected spinal discs by improving blood circulation. This can reduce pressure on the nerves, making your dog more comfortable and improve healing time; and
🐾Improving nerve function, to help restore lost bladder and bowel control, and to support our end goal of getting your dog standing and walking again.

Early treatment with acupuncture within the first 48 hours after IVDD signs develop improve the chances of recovery. Dogs who can feel deep pain have a good chance of recovering if managed carefully (more than 80%!). It is crucial to know the symptoms and act fast if you notice any risk factors.

To learn more about IVDD, read my blog: http://www.zenvetholistic.com.au/.../ivdd-in-dogs...

If your dog is experiencing any signs, or if you have a dog prone to spinal disease, book a consultation with Dr Caroline to discuss what you can do to improve your dog’s mobility.

28/04/2025

I am grateful for the great vet network I have in Newcastle 🙏💕

World Veterinary Day Today is dedicated to honouring the veterinary profession. Veterinary professionals stand out as among the most compassionate and altruistic individuals, facing the challenging responsibility of nurturing animals back to health from injury and illness, offering advice and wise council to animal guardians across the lifespan , including often through difficult end of life decisions.
Whilst Veterinary Medicine is one of most rewarding professions, it is also one of the most challenging, with vets over represented in the stats for poor mental health. We appreciate your kindness and understanding as we strive to do our best in an increasingly complex world.
Our team are honoured to help the animals of our community, and their humans, working together with other vets near and far to provide the best care possible. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to follow our passions and trusting us with the care of your furry family members.
Pictured: Dr Kathy, Dr Ian Billinghurst ("the father of raw feeding"), Dr Linda, and Dr Caroline.

16/04/2025

💥IVDD 💥: there are more treatment options for spinal issues than you may think......

As a rehab vet, I see my role as the voice of reason and the voice of calm for those dealing with IVDD in their dog. Often owners feel like they are under immense pressure to make an overnight decision about whether or not to go to the specialist hospital for spinal surgery.
💥Spinal surgery is certainly one option, and may be recommended in more severe cases of IVDD when there is NO DEEP PAIN (ie can’t feel their toes). Spinal surgery is very expensive and there is a lengthy recovery period. It also does NOT guarantee a successful outcome.

💥Have you considered the option of conservative management?☯ This includes strict crate rest for several weeks and pain management with anti-inflammatory medications. In my practice, I use combination of acupuncture, laser therapy, herbal medicine and chiropractic in the treatment of IVDD, which improve patient outcomes.

Treating IVDD is a journey and often takes several months, even for dogs who have surgery. It is crucial to know the symptoms, and get onto them very quickly.
To read more about IVDD, read my blog: https://zenvetholistic.com.au/blog/f/ivdd-in-dogs-alternatives-to-surgery

If your dog is experiencing any of these signs, or if you have a dog prone to spinal disease, book a consultation with Dr Caroline to discuss what you can do to improve your dog’s mobility.
www.zenvetholistic.com.au