Dr Harry began his media career on breakfast television as the veterinary expert on a local Sydney chat show. He also had a spot on Don Burke’s radio program, and joined Burke on his long-running tv series for the Nine Network, Burke’s Backyard.
Dr Harry moved to Channel Seven in 1993 to helm his first series, Talk To The Animals. In 1997, Dr Harry returned to his veterinary rooms to film the new series Harry’s Practice which ran for six years. Dr Harry joined the team of Better Homes and Gardens in 2004 and has been providing pet information and advice to viewers ever since.
In late 2007, Dr Harry was diagnosed with prostate cancer and he underwent intensive radiation treatment throughout 2008 to treat the disease. Dr Harry’s “annus horribilis” also saw him suffer through a hernia operation and a hip replacement – all within the space of a few months.
After these major health battles, Dr Harry realised it was time to make some big life changes. So after 21 years at home in Tasmania, he moved to the mid-north coast of NSW in 2011 where he has scaled down the size of the property he is responsible for. It’s also much easier for him to transport his livestock, primarily fowl and Welsh Mountain Ponies (his pride and joy), to shows and sales. And he doesn’t mind the warmer weather up there either!
In 2012, Better Homes and Gardens was awarded a record 10th Silver Logie for Australia’s Most Popular Lifestyle Program. The series is now in its 18th season.
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Hi Dr Harry My name is Emma and I am lucky enough to have a Shitzu maltease cross , which I have named Chloe, she is now a little over 12months old, My self and my Support workers( I suffer from CP and am in a wheel chair) have been working on house training Chloe all is going well but resently I had a doggie door installed and Chloe is very happy to use it with out the swinging door attached or if the door is proped open with a stick but now the weather is cooling down I have reattached the door and I am having a lot of trouble getting Chloe to use the door! any advice or tips that you might have would be fantastic Thank you Emma
ReplyHi Dr.Harry, my cockatiel Sandy. He pick his feather out and his tail is all diffident length Plz help Dr.harry
ReplyHello Dr Harry I have a 15 month old ragdoll cat who has started to poo on my bed and lounge suite. He is totally indoors and always has been. He will wee in his tray but not do a poo. Please do you have any suggestions. Thanks
ReplyHi Dr Harry, we are in desperate need of help! Our mischevious German Shepherd pup, Baxter, is just over 6 months old and he is teething quite badly and chewing everything he lays his eyes on!! At first he would eat a palm not he has moved onto teething on the Labrador's face which he lives with. He is begining to think his kennel is tasty too which we dont want to happen. He also pulls his bedding and towel out of his and the Labrador's kennel every night, maybe this is so he can chew his bed easier! We have tried everything, dog and cat repellant, a shade sail cloth over his bed and other covers but nothing will stop him! Please help us!!
ReplyHi. Really need some advice. We got a dog from an animal shelter and are having problems with her chewing EVERYTHING and taking washing off the line. If we can't change this behavior we will need to give her away and my daughter will be devastated. Really need some help fast as we need to make a decision soon. Thanks.
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