Dr. Joe
Mallat
Veterinarian
About
Joe is a veterinarian from Sydney, Australia. When he’s not at his office, he enjoys cooking, exercising, and exploring the wilderness in Australia. He has worked for 2 years at a mixed-species practice on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, treating animals of all sizes. His areas of particular interest include internal medicine, wound management and oncology. Joe’s love for the profession comes not only from helping cats, but also from helping their parents and working with wonderful teams of people. Joe completed his Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sydney in 2020.Archive
Jul 11, 2025
Have you ever noticed your cat pull a face as if they’ve just smelt the most disgusting thing ever? Eyes closed, mouth wide open, lip curled in, neck extended—it’s an expression that certainly resembles repulsion. This is actually a natural...
Jul 11, 2025
Cat behavior is a complex world. On the one hand, cats are extremely intelligent animals that seem to empathize with us; they reflect our need for both social time and private time, and this is one of the reasons why...
Jun 19, 2025
The mast cell tumor (sometimes referred to as a mastocytoma) is a relatively common form of feline cancer. These tumors can arise on the skin, in the spleen, or the intestines. While some mast cell tumors are relatively benign, with...
Jun 19, 2025
Bobcat Fever is a serious and life-threatening disease that causes anemia in feline species. While the name suggests that the wild bobcat is primarily affected, this is not the case. Bobcats appear to have good immunity and tend to become...
Jun 19, 2025
Yes, some cats have a propensity for laziness. But all cats are inquisitive creatures by nature, and you can bet that your cat has explored every corner of the home at some point in time. Unfortunately, many household plants, items,...
Jun 19, 2025
Have you ever been stressed for a long time, and as a result of this had a bad skin break out or picked up a head cold? In many ways, cats aren’t too different to us. Chronic stress leads to...
Jun 19, 2025
Ibuprofen is a commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory in humans. It can be purchased over the counter and is often used to treat fever, pain, head colds, swelling, and menstrual discomfort. Unfortunately, ibuprofen is very harmful to cats. It should never...
Jun 19, 2025
If you’ve ever had to bring your dog or cat to the vet for eating something potentially dangerous, you may have taken home a black substance either in liquid, tablet, or powder form. This is activated charcoal—it’s not a health...
Jun 19, 2025
Warbles and “wolf worm” are colloquial terms that describe the same thing—the larval form of the Cuterebra fly. The adult fly itself is sometimes referred to as the North American rabbit or rodent fly. If a cat becomes infested with...
Jun 19, 2025
Cats get eye infections for several reasons, with viruses, injuries, and allergies being the most common causes. It goes without saying that the eyes are crucial to a cat’s overall health—they use them constantly to jump, hide, and navigate their...
Jun 19, 2025
As a pet owner, having your cat diagnosed with retinal detachment can be overwhelming. It can happen quickly, with few (if any) warning signs, and the consequences—looking after a potentially blind or visually impaired cat—can be drastic. Thankfully, if retinal...
Jun 19, 2025
It can be easy to overlook your cat’s paws, especially if he or she doesn’t like you touching that area. However, cats’ paws act as their hands and feet, so they serve several important functions. Running, jumping, climbing, feeling, grasping...
Jun 19, 2025
Ear mites may be small in size, but they can cause significant discomfort to your cat. Most people are aware that ear mites exist, and that they are a fairly common cause of ear problems in cats. But for most...
Jun 19, 2025
CBD oil has garnered significant attention and momentum in the human medical field. This “medical cannabis” has been used to treat chronic pain, anxiety, skin conditions, migraines, dementia, and other ailments. The rise of CBD oil in human medicine has...
Jun 19, 2025
Cancer is a word used to describe diseases in which cells of the body become abnormal and multiply without control. It is a dreaded word—no owner wishes to hear it in reference to their cat, and no vet wishes to...
