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Veterinary dermatology skin and ear referral service for dogs and cats Does your dog lick their paws? Rub their face, scratch and lick their belly?

Does your cat pull their fur out, and you think it might be a bad habit? Are you pulling out YOUR hair, because their itching keeps coming back? Vet Kathryn Hamlet has an interest in pets with skin problems and has set up the Itchy Pet Vet to provide local pets that are itchy or have other skin or ear or paw and claw conditions with an advanced level of diagnosis and care in the Thames area. Kathr

yn brings 30 years of companion animal medicine experience, and a real passion for connecting with pets and their families. She has practiced in small animal vet clinics overseas and in Hamilton and Auckland most recently. Local pet parents may remember her from the 12+ years she had her own practice in Thames. While studying for her Master of Veterinary Medicine, Kathryn has completed a post graduate paper in small animal dermatology and has spent time seeing practice with specialist dermatologists in Auckland, to hone her knowledge and skills to help pets with allergies and other skin and ear issues. She is very pleased to offer a special interest dermatology service for cats and dogs in Thames in the very near future. Please contact us at [email protected] for further information and appointment times.

05/04/2026

Wishing you all a Happy Easter. 🐣
We will be back on Tuesday.

23/09/2025

Why does my dog get ear infections? 🐶

Ear infections in pets are often painful and usually result from bacterial or yeast overgrowth, often triggered by underlying allergies. Common signs include head shaking, ear scratching, unusual discharge, sensitivity to touch, or a strong odour. Managing your pet's allergies is crucial to prevent recurring or severe infections.

If long-term ear care may help your dog, consult your vet or contact The Itchy Pet Vet Team.

15/09/2025

Why does my dog lick its paws? 🐕

Contrary to common belief, dogs do not lick their paws merely out of boredom or habit. Paw licking is typically a response to discomfort, most frequently caused by pododermatitis, an inflammation of the paw skin often related to allergies and potentially worsened by secondary skin infections.

Detecting inflammation may be challenging in breeds with dense or long fur on their paws. Other possible causes for paw licking include nail bed infections, foreign bodies such as grass seeds, or arthritis affecting the paws. However, these conditions are generally obvious to your vet during a thorough physical examination.

If your dog is frequently licking its paws, this behaviour is indicative of an underlying problem requiring attention. It is advisable to schedule a consultation with your veterinarian or contact The Itchy Pet Vet for comprehensive dermatological evaluation.

10/09/2025

I never see my dog scratch – could he still have allergies? 🐶

Yes – while many dogs do scratch at themselves when they have allergies, some dogs will rub their face and body or lick their body or paws, rather than scratch. Some dogs do nots eem to have much irritation at all but will have a “mousey or cheesy” smell, or dirty ears. Others just loose more hair than usual or get patchy moth-eaten coats.

All of these can be symptoms of inflammation in the skin or dermatitis and warrant
appropriate treatment from your veterinarian, or you can contact us at The Itchy Pet Vet for a detailed consultation.

03/09/2025

What is the difference between The Itchy Pet Vet and my usual vet? 🐾

Your vet sees skin cases all the time, are very capable at helping your pet get relief from the problem at hand, but many clients become frustrated with recurrence of skin problems in their pets. Many vets are very busy and are not set up to be able to give your pet an extended assessment for their problem. It takes a considerable amount of time to assess a full clinical history and perform a thorough examination of your pet and then work out a detailed diagnostic plan to get an accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of your pet’s skin condition.

At The Itchy Pet Vet, we emphasise getting rapid relief for your pet, then getting an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your pet’s skin condition. We make sure that you as the pet parent understands how the skin is affected and why, and then together we make a long-term plan to treat and manage your pet’s skin, tailored specifically to you and your pet.

If you would like to get to the bottom of your pet’s skin or ear problems, please feel free to reach out to The Itchy Pet Vet or speak to your vet about a referral.

28/07/2025

We have had an amazing two days at the Gold Coast Convention Centre for The Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology chapter meeting!

There were some incredible, thought-provoking discussions about managing skin infections in dogs 🦠
With antibiotic resistance on the rise, it's more important than ever that we stay on top of the latest treatment approaches 💊

Couldn't resist taking advantage of this gorgeous Gold Coast weather - the beach was absolutely packed with happy four-legged friends! 🏖️☀️

16/07/2025

🐾 Welcome to the Team, Katie! 🐾

We’re excited to welcome Katie to the team as our new Vet Nurse! 🩺🧡

Katie brings a wealth of experience from her time working in an emergency and specialist veterinary clinic, and we’re thrilled to have her skills and knowledge on board. Her calm, compassionate nature makes her a perfect fit for both our patients and their people.

Outside of work, Katie loves spending time with friends and family — and going on adventures with her golden retriever, Atlas! 🐶🌲

Be sure to say hello next time you visit — we’re excited to have her join The Itchy Pet Vet team!

03/11/2024

Congratulations to our two lucky winners of the Simparica and Revolution Plus flea treatments 🎊🎉 October might be over but The Itchy Pet Vet has more giveaways for your pets 🐶🐱🥰 Do you know that regular bathing with moisturising shampoos and conditioners helps your pet's itchy skin by removing allergens, moisturising the skin and helping to repair the skin barrier for a healthier skin and coat. Like and share this post to go in the draw for a set of Blackmore's PAW Shampoo and Conditioner!

13/10/2024

🐶🐱🎉🎊Celebrate The Itchy Pet Vet's Birthday with some great prizes.🎉🎊🐱🐶
Did you know that flea control is even more important for pets with allergies? We are going to make it easy for you to keep the creepy-crawlies🪳off your pet this summer with 6 months of Simparica flea treatment for dogs or Revolution Plus for cats worth up to $140!! There are 2 prizes to be won - simply like and share this post to go in the draw for a flea-free summer for your pet 🥰🐶🐱

02/10/2024

The Itchy Pet Vet turns 2 this month! Follow us to see what Dr Kathryn has been up to over the past year, and for chances to win some birthday treats.

21/08/2024

Do you know that August is Itchy Pet Awareness month? Itchy pets are challenging to manage - but at the Itchy Pet Vet we love helping pets with skin problems live their best lives. If you’d like to find out more about Dr Kathryn and the Itchy Pet Vet - check out our website www.itchypetvet.co.nz. Please share our post to get the news out to all those itchy pets out there that they don’t need to itch and scratch any longer !! 🐶🐱🐩🐕🐈

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+64273011143

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http://www.itchypetvet.co.nz/

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