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Google can be a useful tool for looking up or clarifying information. But is it safe to take Dr. Google’s advice when it comes to diagnosing potential problems with your pet?
We sat down with Dr Harry to get his thoughts on listening to online animal care advice.
“There’s that great Dr out there called Dr Google. Gee he comes up with some weird and wonderful answers”.
In fact, a google search for ‘pet advice’ returns over 700 million results!
Dr Harry says, “I think Dr Google does say some good things, providing those things that he says are accredited to registered veterinary surgeons or people who have some real genuine knowledge. The problem is there are a lot of people who put information on google that don’t have a decent accreditation or don’t have real knowledge.”
Dr Harry's advice - "Ask your own vet: Would you do that? Do you think that works? Listen to the vets' opinion."
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Everyday Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time prior to 17 July 2023 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473, AFSL 241436 (Hollard), arranged and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183 (PetSure) and promoted and distributed by Hollard’s Authorised Representative (AR) Woolworths Group Limited ABN 88 000 014 675, AR 245476 (Woolworths). Everyday Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time on or after 17 July 2023 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by PetSure and promoted and distributed by PetSure’s AR, Woolworths. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to ensure this product meets your needs before purchasing, or choosing to continue with the product. PDS and Target Market Determination available at insurance.everyday.com.au/pet-insurance.