Create pets, build a vet clinic, and explore Brindleton Bay!
📦 Pack Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Expansion Pack |
| Release Date | 10 November 2017 |
| Base Game Required | Yes |
| Theme | Pets, Veterinary Clinics, Coastal Living |
🌍 New World – Brindleton Bay
| Neighborhood | Description |
|---|---|
| Sable Square | Family-friendly with parks and pet hangouts |
| Whiskerman’s Wharf | Bustling docks with food stalls and scenic routes |
| Cavalier Cove | Residential beaches perfect for peaceful walks |
| Deadgrass Isle | Lighthouse island with wild animals and fishing spots |
- 🏡 4 unique neighbourhoods
- 🐶 Pet-friendly parks and social areas
- 🌊 Coastal atmosphere with wildlife and collectibles
👩🎓 Skills
| Skill | Type | Max Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Training 🐕 | Minor | 5 | Teach dogs tricks, commands, and obedience behaviours |
| Veterinarian 🧪 | Major | 10 | Diagnose, treat, and craft medicine for pet illnesses |
💼 Careers & Freelance Gigs
| Career | Type | Skills Required | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian | Active | Vet Skill, Logic (bonus) | Clinic perks, new outfits, signage, and profit from treatments |
🎯 Aspirations
| Aspiration | Category | Reward Trait | Best Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friend of the Animals 🐾 | Animal | Animal Affection | Cat Lover, Dog Lover, Cheerful |
🧬 Traits
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Trait | Cat Lover 🐱 | Builds cat relationships faster and gets positive buffs when interacting with cats |
| CAS Trait | Dog Lover 🐶 | Builds dog relationships faster and loves playing and training dogs |
| Lot Trait | N/A | No unique lot traits introduced with this pack |
🧥 CAS Additions
- 👩 Adult Clothing: Casual jumpers, coats, vet uniforms, cute cardigans
- 👨 Adult Clothing: Casual shirts, polos, vet scrubs, trendy jackets
- 👧🧒 Child CAS: Few pet-themed accessories and outfits
- 🐶🐱 Create-A-Pet: Design pets with detailed paint tools, custom breeds, and mix breeds
- 💇♂️ Hairstyles: New adult haircuts for male and female Sims
- 🎨 Makeup: N/A
Customisation options for cats and Sims with new styles introduced in the Cats & Dogs expansion. 
A variety of new apparel for all ages featuring playful animal motifs. 
Modern looks, bold colors, and pet-lover styles in the latest expansion. 
Pet accessories and Sim fashion updates for your furry companions. 
Dress your pets in hilarious costumes, from toast-faced cats to unicorn pups.
🏡 Build/Buy Mode Items
- 🛏️ Pet Essentials: Beds, food bowls, litter boxes, toys, scratching posts, dog houses
- 🏥 Vet Equipment: Exam tables, surgery stations, lab counters, vending machines
- 🐾 Décor: Wall art, paw prints, pet-themed rugs and windows
- 🏠 Style: Cosy coastal meets veterinary function
- 🔄 Cross-Pack: Eco Lifestyle adds auto-upgrades; Seasons affects clinic visits during storms
Pet-focused objects from The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs, including agility gear, exam tables, vending machines, and wall art. 
Home and garden items added in the Cats & Dogs expansion, including chairs, counters, rugs, and plants. 
Includes cat condos, pet decor, window options, and cozy furnishings perfect for animal lovers. 
Adds a nautical touch with steering wheels, signs, counters, and detailed wall decor. 
Bring walls to life with pet signs, pawprint stickers, and cute wall decals. 
Fun and whimsical objects like cat beds, decorative pet statues, play mats, and themed furniture.
💘 WooHoo Locations
| Location | Pack | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bush 🌿 | Base Game | Common combo with this pack’s outdoor areas |
| Closet 🚪 | Get Together | Optional crossover if both are installed |
💀 New Deaths
| Cause | Trigger | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| No new deaths | — | Pets can pass away naturally but Sims cannot die from pet causes |
🔮 Special Gameplay Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🐾 Create-A-Pet | Fully customisable pets with breed mixing, painting, and traits |
| 🐶 Pet Training | Teach dogs to heel, sit, fetch, and more |
| 🧪 Vet Clinics | Purchase, build, and run your own animal hospital |
| 🐕 Strays | Meet and adopt strays, or invite neighbours’ pets over |
| 🎯 Sim-Pet Bonding | Strengthens with affection, play, brushing, and feeding |
| 🐕 Whistle Recall | Call your pet from across the lot |
📽️ Video Gallery
🎥 How to Start a Vet Clinic in The Sims 4
🎮 Cross-Pack Compatibility
| Combo | Why it Works |
|---|---|
| Seasons 🌦️ | Pets react to weather and enjoy snow or shelter during rain |
| Get to Work 💼 | Vet career acts like an active job; similar management mechanics |
| Eco Lifestyle ♻️ | Auto-cleaners and eco-friendly upgrades help clinics function smoother |
| Cottage Living 🐓 | Ideal for animal-themed households — pair pets with livestock |
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