Last Updated: 22/05/2025
Author Profile: Dr. Belinda Stancombe
Learn more about Dr Belinda Stancombe BVSc (Hons), one of Pet Circle's Veterinarians.
Author: Dr Belinda Stancombe BVSc (Hons)
Reading Time: 722 minutes - extensive read
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
Louie
Fatty and Houdini
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.
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 10 Articles
Ever wondered how smart your dog is? Learn how to put their IQ to the test.
Learn about common pet hazards around the house and how to create a pet-friendly environment.
Check out our Vet-guide for the important things to look out for regarding your cat's poop.
Your dog's poop can tell you a lot about their current digestion and overall health. Check out our Vet-guide for the important things to look out for.
Looking for some Summer Activity ideas for your pet? Discover plenty of easy and fun ways to keep your pet occupied, happy, healthy, and cool all Summer long.
Wondering about some of the common dog myths? Read more from our vets as we dive into which are true and false.
Does your pet suffer from anxiety? Check out our Vet-guide for treatment options to help your pet.
New kitten parent? Check out our guide for tips on feline care and the joys of kitten ownership!
Learn about FLUTD in cats - its causes, symptoms, and treatment options, including how diet and stress management can support your cat’s urinary health.
Dr. Belinda's Top Recommended Products
"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."
