Dr. Harry Cooper | Better Homes and Gardens

Veterinarian Born and raised in Sydney, Dr Harry Cooper graduated with second class honours from Sydney University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science in December 1965 aged 21. He practised for several years across Sydney and the UK before his burgeoning media career became a full-time commitment.

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.

Dr Harry was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) honour for his services to veterinary science and animal welfare as part of the Queen’s Birthday 2014 honours.

In 2014, Better Homes and Gardens was awarded a record 12th Silver Logie for Australia’s Most Popular Lifestyle Program.

Bringing home a puppy

Thinking of getting a new little puppy?

Difficult at dinner time Shitzu

Little Oscar isn't interested in his food at all and seems to just want to scratch his bowl and tip

The Making Of a Champion

Dr Harry's finding how a champion horse is chosen and how their trainers get them ready for the big day!

Dr Harry Housecall: Marley and the Postie Pest

Border Collie Marley is giving the postie a hard time.

Dr Harry Housecall: Washing Line Labrador

Chevy the Labrador is such a good pet, she even likes to help her owners with household chores.

Travelling With Pets

You’ve chosen a destination, mapped out your travel route and even learnt how to set up a tent, but what do you do with the dog?

Dr Harry Housecall: Michelle's Happy Hens

Dr Harry is a self-confessed chook-a-holic but this week he’s meeting someone who just might love chooks even more than he does.

Dr Harry Housecall: Harri The Stowaway Galah

Dr Harry is meeting up with his namesake, Harri, who’s been bitten hard by the travel bug - most recently venturing from her home in Brisbane to New Zealand and back.

Dr Harry Housecall: Sidecar Bob

When Mark first adopted Bob the labradoodle, he figured he’d have to give up his motorcycle for a more dog-friendly form of transportation.

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital

For more than 70 years, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital has been looking after our sick and injured native animals.

Dr Harry Housecall: Wilma the Diva Pig

She’s a fitness and fashion model, political candidate, author and all-round inspiration; meet Wilma the pig, who’s fast becoming the Gold Coast’s biggest new celebrity.

Pomsky separation problems

Hazel the Pomsky pooch is perfect in every way except one.

Dr Harry House Call: Best Eggs

How do produce prize-winning eggs?

Summerland Camel Farm

These days when you order a coffee, you can choose between regular cow’s milk, soy milk, almond milk and more...but what about a camel milk cappuccino?

Dr Harry house call: Chilli the tiny bull

When it comes to farm animals nothing beats the size and might of a bull, except when it’s Chilli.

1000 show special: Dr Harry

For more than 30 years, Better Homes and Gardens’ resident vet, Dr Harry Cooper, has been sharing his love and passion for animals on TV.

Dr Harry Housecall: Ball crazy cavoodle

Australians love their ball sports and for many of us, it can become a bit of an obsession. But what about dogs?

Dirty Frankie and Pip the pig

When you have three dogs, a pig, some goats and lots of chickens, you’re bound to have a few pet problems.

Dr Harry house call: Max won't drink

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink...or so the old saying goes.

House call: The missing feathers mystery

Dr Harry’s donning his detective cap to help solve the mystery of Splinter the Chicken and Bugsy the Bunny Rabbit.

Kaarakin cockies

Founded in 2008, Kaarakin Conservation Centre rescues wild black cockatoos in distress.

Koala Hospital

With their bear-like faces, furry ears and big black noses, it’s no wonder that koalas are one of our biggest Aussie icons.

Frightened bulldog

Is there anything you’re scared of? Spiders? Snakes? Maybe even heights? Imagine feeling that way all the time.