27/07/2026
I can’t believe I’ve been consulting at Ogawa Vet Clinic for nearly 4 months now. There have been lots of things for me to get used to (a new computer system after nearly 10 years is honestly the hardest part!) but there’s been heaps of fun stuff. Things that I’m loving about my GP role with an integrative focus:
⏳ Longer consult times as standard. Because I so often want to know about behaviour, diet, exercise and sleep, a longer appointment time allows us humans to chat, while your dog can settle.
🐕 Low stress handling has always been a priority of mine, but having the space and time to really commit has been very helpful. I’ve had patients who we have been able to collect blood or look in ears for the first time, which is great! An endless supply of treats and lickimats doesn’t go astray either. I’m loving the , k9felinenatural and Frontier Pets Pet Food options so I can cater for any taste!
🛏️ Having a larger room to work in means that dogs can choose how close they want to be to me. A giant bed also makes it nice and comfy for those who prefer to snooze through the consult (see Radar the Greyhound!)
🦴 With time to investigate a dog’s whole lifestyle, I’m able to focus not only medicine, but adjustments we can make to diet, supplementation, exercise and stretching, sleep and more. Holistic health means looking at the whole dog and not just the problem area.
🍃And the final and maybe biggest change is having access to lots of new modalities, treatments, and other vets with heaps of experience in integrative health. I’m now able to offer titre testing instead of vaccinations if preferred, and I am learning lots about other treatment options such as laser, acupuncture, herbal treatments, supplements and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
I’m still offering the whole range of standard GP care including preventative health, medicine, dentistry, x-rays and surgery. If you’re looking for a vet that enjoys taking time to understand you and your dog’s needs, you’re always welcome at Ogawa Vet Clinic.
