CLICK HERE and enjoy!
Thursday
How well trained is your dog?
Have you seen this amazing video? If only Lenno could do some of these tricks!
CLICK HERE and enjoy!
CLICK HERE and enjoy!
Meet Dorothy J!
Introducing the gorgeous little Miss Dorothy J.
"Dot", as she is known to those close to her, is a six month old rat owned by loving parents Amber and Johan. I'm told that Dot's favourite meal is peas and corn.
When she is not sleeping or having a swim in the bath, Dot loves to collect paddle pop sticks!
"Dot", as she is known to those close to her, is a six month old rat owned by loving parents Amber and Johan. I'm told that Dot's favourite meal is peas and corn.
When she is not sleeping or having a swim in the bath, Dot loves to collect paddle pop sticks!
Friday
Monday
Snake eyes
Last week I was lucky enough to sit on a very special (but also a little scary) examination at the Healesville Sanctuary.
Our patient was a 20 year old Eastern Brown Snake!
This scaly critter had his eyes checked by a veterinary eye specialist (also known as an Ophthalmologist). The snake was diagnosed with a cataract in his right eye. Fortunately this won't affect him as his wonderful keepers care brilliantly for him bringing him all types of tasty morsels (including baby mice!). This EB snake has been at the Sanctuary for many years as his tail was damaged, probably after being run over by a car :-(
Here is a photo of him being anaesthetised:
Breathing in the anaesthetic gas allowing me to get a little closer!
And scanning for a microchip!
Checking his eyes with a slit lamp that allows examination of the structures inside the eye...
Next up: photos of an Echidna and a Tawny Frogmouth!
Our patient was a 20 year old Eastern Brown Snake!
This scaly critter had his eyes checked by a veterinary eye specialist (also known as an Ophthalmologist). The snake was diagnosed with a cataract in his right eye. Fortunately this won't affect him as his wonderful keepers care brilliantly for him bringing him all types of tasty morsels (including baby mice!). This EB snake has been at the Sanctuary for many years as his tail was damaged, probably after being run over by a car :-(
Here is a photo of him being anaesthetised:
Breathing in the anaesthetic gas allowing me to get a little closer!
And scanning for a microchip!
Checking his eyes with a slit lamp that allows examination of the structures inside the eye...
Next up: photos of an Echidna and a Tawny Frogmouth!
Saturday
One to make you smile!
Here is a gorgeous photo I was sent via email - I just had to share it. Hope it brings a smile to your face!
Monday
Woof!3 : Lenno has his photo taken
Last week Lenno had a photoshoot! I sound crazy don't I?! I promise I haven't lost the plot - it is for a good cause so please read on!
Just before Christmas I signed Lenno up to feature in an amazing coffee table book: Woof!3. It is the third book created by Ella+Friends Photography.
Here is the cover of the first:
These books are amazing. I purchased the second book as a present for our coffee table for Christmas. The books showcase dogs of all breeds, shapes, sizes and ages with their owners. The photos are sensational and once you start looking at them you can't stop turning the pages. The third book (featuring the one and only Lenno) will be published in early 2011.
Here are a few examples of photos from the second book...
A small $75 participation fee is required and this is donated directly to a dog charity. How cool is that!? So far, they have raised over $30,000 for dog shelters. This year the funds raised will be donated to Rescue With Love Inc (www.rescuedwithlove.org)
David was our photographer and he came out to our home and to Lenno's favourite park to catch him in action. He spent two intense hours with Lenno before Lenno decided he was too tired to play tricks in front of the camera any longer. David was a natural dog whisperer and Lenno loved him! I can't recommend Ella+Friends more highly, it was a great experience and Lenno had a ball.
Here is a sneak preview of one of the shots they took. Next week we will select our favourites to include in the book. (David took nearly 800 photos!).
You can visit their Woof!3 blog to see a preview of a few of the other dogs involved in the third book. (http://woofbook3.wordpress.com)
To have your four legged family members included in this unique publication, call Ella+Friends Photography in Melbourne on (03) 9596 1310. You can check out more at http://www.ellaandfriends.com.au/. But hurry as they close off entries late February 2011.
Just before Christmas I signed Lenno up to feature in an amazing coffee table book: Woof!3. It is the third book created by Ella+Friends Photography.
Here is the cover of the first:
These books are amazing. I purchased the second book as a present for our coffee table for Christmas. The books showcase dogs of all breeds, shapes, sizes and ages with their owners. The photos are sensational and once you start looking at them you can't stop turning the pages. The third book (featuring the one and only Lenno) will be published in early 2011.
Here are a few examples of photos from the second book...
A small $75 participation fee is required and this is donated directly to a dog charity. How cool is that!? So far, they have raised over $30,000 for dog shelters. This year the funds raised will be donated to Rescue With Love Inc (www.rescuedwithlove.org)
David was our photographer and he came out to our home and to Lenno's favourite park to catch him in action. He spent two intense hours with Lenno before Lenno decided he was too tired to play tricks in front of the camera any longer. David was a natural dog whisperer and Lenno loved him! I can't recommend Ella+Friends more highly, it was a great experience and Lenno had a ball.
Here is a sneak preview of one of the shots they took. Next week we will select our favourites to include in the book. (David took nearly 800 photos!).
You can visit their Woof!3 blog to see a preview of a few of the other dogs involved in the third book. (http://woofbook3.wordpress.com)
To have your four legged family members included in this unique publication, call Ella+Friends Photography in Melbourne on (03) 9596 1310. You can check out more at http://www.ellaandfriends.com.au/. But hurry as they close off entries late February 2011.
Friday
Lenno is loving Summer
Happy New Year! Last week we took Lenno to Sydney. He went on the plane in his traveling crate. He loved it and he is a real jet setter now! We were so lucky to be able to take him on our holiday and it was great to share the lovely Sydney weather with him.
His favourite adventure on the trip was definitely the walk from Bondi to Bronte. There is a sneaky little bay along the way where plenty of dogs meet, play in the rock pools and even dabble in some doggie surfing.
Here are some photos of our dear little Lenno (also known as the Otter) enjoying the waves!
The rock pools were equally as good...
After hours of fun it was home time for one very wet little dog!
His favourite adventure on the trip was definitely the walk from Bondi to Bronte. There is a sneaky little bay along the way where plenty of dogs meet, play in the rock pools and even dabble in some doggie surfing.
Here are some photos of our dear little Lenno (also known as the Otter) enjoying the waves!
The rock pools were equally as good...
After hours of fun it was home time for one very wet little dog!
Wednesday
Lenno - smoking is not good for you!
I've told Lenno time and time again that smoking is not good for him! He just won't listen!
Ok, this is not a real cigar, it is a Chicken Chew Stick. Lenno loves them and I was going to give it to him on Christmas day but he sniffed it out before I could hide it away!
Ok, this is not a real cigar, it is a Chicken Chew Stick. Lenno loves them and I was going to give it to him on Christmas day but he sniffed it out before I could hide it away!
Only 2 more sleeps!!
Time is running out for you to send me your Christmas Pet Photos!! I've got five gorgeous Disney Santa Paws DVDs to give away.
Email me at: fithevet@gmail.com or post them on my Facebook fan page here
As Christmas approaches, it is easy to over indulge and it is the same for our pets. Here is a photo I took last Christmas of the very handsome Oscar. He would LOVE some Christmas ham!!!
Vets commonly see plenty of stomach upsets around Christmas. I often dread working the following week as I usually see so many sick pets!
Please be extra careful and be on the look out for potential dangers. Fatty food can cause your pet to become very sick and even develop a painful and potentially life threatening condition called Pancreatitis.
I have also seen dogs that have eaten meat from the BBQ and got either a cooked bone or even a skewers/shaslick stick stuck in their intestinal tract eventually leading to intestinal perforation (basically the skewer pierces the lining of the stomach). This is NOT GOOD!
Fruit cake, macadamia nuts, grapes, sultanas and chocolate are another hazard - don't leave them in your dog's reach. AND NOTE: Dogs will eat through wrapping paper and get to anything under the tree. When I was younger my dog opened a present under the tree and ate an entire box of Lint Lindor balls (She had good taste in chocolate!). Thankfully she was ok.
Cats can get themselves into trouble too as they love playing with Christmas tree lights and Christmas decos (the string on the decos may be a hazard if swallowed). Again, be aware!!
On a happier note, I hope you have got your pet a Christmas present. I've got a little surprise for Lenno on Christmas day- I'll pop some photos up for you all to enjoy!
Merry Christmas to you and your pet,
Love Fi and Lenno xx
Email me at: fithevet@gmail.com or post them on my Facebook fan page here
As Christmas approaches, it is easy to over indulge and it is the same for our pets. Here is a photo I took last Christmas of the very handsome Oscar. He would LOVE some Christmas ham!!!
Vets commonly see plenty of stomach upsets around Christmas. I often dread working the following week as I usually see so many sick pets!
Please be extra careful and be on the look out for potential dangers. Fatty food can cause your pet to become very sick and even develop a painful and potentially life threatening condition called Pancreatitis.
I have also seen dogs that have eaten meat from the BBQ and got either a cooked bone or even a skewers/shaslick stick stuck in their intestinal tract eventually leading to intestinal perforation (basically the skewer pierces the lining of the stomach). This is NOT GOOD!
Fruit cake, macadamia nuts, grapes, sultanas and chocolate are another hazard - don't leave them in your dog's reach. AND NOTE: Dogs will eat through wrapping paper and get to anything under the tree. When I was younger my dog opened a present under the tree and ate an entire box of Lint Lindor balls (She had good taste in chocolate!). Thankfully she was ok.
Cats can get themselves into trouble too as they love playing with Christmas tree lights and Christmas decos (the string on the decos may be a hazard if swallowed). Again, be aware!!
On a happier note, I hope you have got your pet a Christmas present. I've got a little surprise for Lenno on Christmas day- I'll pop some photos up for you all to enjoy!
Merry Christmas to you and your pet,
Love Fi and Lenno xx
Friday
Tell her she's dreaming....
I took this photo in Morocco a few years ago. It is still one of my favourites.
Thursday
Fuzzie Wuzzie
This is Wuzzie. Wuzzie has one very long but very cute tongue.
All the better to eat dinner with...
And lick the plate clean...
Wuzzie is a very well loved dog who also goes by the name of "Chunky" and STIG (from Top Gear).
Lenno and Wuzzie are going on a doggy date in the next few weeks so keep your eye out for more photos!
All the better to eat dinner with...
And lick the plate clean...
Wuzzie is a very well loved dog who also goes by the name of "Chunky" and STIG (from Top Gear).
Lenno and Wuzzie are going on a doggy date in the next few weeks so keep your eye out for more photos!
Tuesday
One very cool cat - Sir Wojcinski
This is Sir Wojcinski Newman-De Palma. Is he not the coolest cat?!
His serious face...
Sprung sleeping in the fruit bowl...
Seems this is not a bad spot for a cat!
But...the pantry is an even better spot, especially when he discovers the dry cat food!
Thanks to Sabrina for sending me these fantastic photos!
His serious face...
Sprung sleeping in the fruit bowl...
Seems this is not a bad spot for a cat!
But...the pantry is an even better spot, especially when he discovers the dry cat food!
Thanks to Sabrina for sending me these fantastic photos!
Sunday
Remember Wiggans?
Do you remember a few posts ago I introduced you to little Wiggans??
Look at him now...
Words are not needed!
Look at him now...
Words are not needed!
Wednesday
The Search For Santa Paws Christmas Giveaway
It is only 24 sleeps until Christmas and I've got some pressies to give away. They are pet related of course!
Fi The Vet is giving away FIVE copies of the new Disney release, The Search for Santa Paws. You can watch a snippet of this gorgeous and heartwarming movie here.
Lenno and I are just sitting down to watch the movie now!
So who gets the DVDs? I thought I'd get you to send me any cute Christmas Pet pics you have...kind of like this one I took of Oscar last year...
Email me your pics (fithevet@gmail.com) and I'll send the cutest five entries a copy of the DVD. I'll publish all of the pics on the blog and on my Facebook page
Love Fi and Lenno x
Fi The Vet is giving away FIVE copies of the new Disney release, The Search for Santa Paws. You can watch a snippet of this gorgeous and heartwarming movie here.
Lenno and I are just sitting down to watch the movie now!
So who gets the DVDs? I thought I'd get you to send me any cute Christmas Pet pics you have...kind of like this one I took of Oscar last year...
Email me your pics (fithevet@gmail.com) and I'll send the cutest five entries a copy of the DVD. I'll publish all of the pics on the blog and on my Facebook page
Love Fi and Lenno x
Tuesday
She's a he?!
This is Daisy the lop eared bunny rabbit. Daisy came in to the clinic to be speyed (Desexing a female). It turned out that Daisy was in fact, a boy! The pet shop had incorrectly sexed the rabbit when he/she was young - I might add that this is easily done!
Monday
A big day for Lenno and an even bigger day for me!
I desexed Lenno today. I was a little nervous as performing surgery on your own pet is always a tiny bit daunting. Lenno was very brave and he is now at home as happy as can be. He was on a drip during his surgery and has been given some pain relief so he has recovered very quickly.
Here are a few photos for those of you who are interested in what goes on behind the scenes.
This is Lenno with his tracheal tube in...
Here is the anaesthetic machine and monitoring equipment
The bit where his little bits are removed...
Warm and snuggled up post surgery
He even had Foxy there to keep him company!
Here are a few photos for those of you who are interested in what goes on behind the scenes.
This is Lenno with his tracheal tube in...
Here is the anaesthetic machine and monitoring equipment
The bit where his little bits are removed...
Warm and snuggled up post surgery
He even had Foxy there to keep him company!
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