Author Profile - Dr Belinda Stancombe BVSc (Hons)
Dr Belinda is one of Pet Circle's qualified veterinarians. She graduated from The University of Queensland in 2009 and has worked as a Small Animal Veterinarian for over 10 years in multiple clinical practices in South East Queensland. She also has experience as a telehealh consultant, providing veterinary advice for online customers.
She has a special interest in animal behaviour, preventative health, the human-animal bond and internal medicine. Outside of work hours she is closely affiliated with a kitten rescue and is also a devoted carer of orphaned rescue kittens.
Dr Belinda's Pets
At home Dr Belinda is Pet Parent to Louie the Hungarian Vizsla, 2 foster-fail cat brothers Fatty and Houdini and a flock of backyard chickens. It is not unusual to also find a litter of foster kittens being cared for at Dr Belinda's house.
Louie
Fatty and Houdini
At Pet Circle
Dr Belinda joined Pet Circle in early 2020 as part of the in-house veterinary team. In addition to helping customers with pet care advice, Belinda also writes articles for the Pet Circle Vet Tips page and works on content for the regular educational emails sent to our customers.
Dr Belinda's favourite part of working at Pet Circle is being able to help educate and advise Pet Parents on the best health care for their pets. She enjoys the diversity and challenge of her various roles from assisting customers on VetChat to writing and formatting Vet articles and emails. No two days are the same at Pet Circle!
Dr. Belinda's Top Recommended Products
Royal Canin Mother and Baby Kitten Food
"This is my top diet recommendation for all kittens and the diet that I wean all of my foster kittens onto."
"My dog absolutely loves these treats! They are great for keeping teeth clean and suitable for sensitive tummies. Best thing is that they come in the cutest designs like these hedgehogs....almost too cute to eat!"
"Feliway has been fantastic for my cat Fatty to help manage his storm phobia. He is noticeably more calm and relaxed when the Feliway Diffuser is running in our house."
"This are my favourite brand of collars for my dog, Louie. The designs are fun, colourful and unique but are also durable and look great! Best thing is they come with matching leads and harnesses."
Featured articles:
• How Smart are Dogs?
• How Smart are Cats?
• Get Your Pet Summer Ready
• Household Hazards for Dogs and Cats
• How to Calm Anxious Pets
• Dog Myths Debunked
• Top 10 Best Dog Movies
• Top 10 Best Cat Movies
• Dental Care for Puppies
• How Nutrition Helps to Support Health Conditions in Dogs
• How Nutrition Helps to Support Health Conditions in Cats
• Budget Better Tips for Pet Care
• The Scoop on Your Dog's Poop
• The Scoop on Your Cat's Poop
• Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
• New Years Resolutions for Cats
• New Years Resolutions for Dogs
• Pet Circle's Most Popular 2022 for Dogs
• Pet Circle's Most Popular 2022 for Cats
• Toxic Plants for Pets
• Kitten Training Guide
• What's Your Dog's Superpower?
• What's Your Cat's Superpower?
• Pet First Aid Tips
• Homemade Winter Recipes
• Homemade Summer Recipes
• Puppy to Dog Graduation Guide
• Kitten to Cat Graduation Guide
• Common Mistakes Puppy Owners Make
• Common Mistakes Kitten Owners Make
• Arthritis Care for Cats
• 10 Frequently Asked Puppy Questions
• 10 Frequently Asked Kitten Questions
• Why Does My Dog...
• Why Does My Cat...
• Weird and Wonderful Pet Behaviours
• Ecofriendly and Sustainable Pet Products
• Feeding Your Puppy
• Feeding Your Kitten
• Feeding Your Pet Age-Appropriate Food
• Top Tips for Travelling with Your Pet
• Flea, Tick and Worming Guide for Dogs
• Flea, Tick and Worming Guide for Cats
Want to read our vet team's advice? Check out our Discover Page for tips on keeping your pets happy and healthy.