Dr Jacqueline Ley is a researcher for Monash University and is studying human-companion animal interactions. If you have owned your dog for 12 months or more, you can participate in this research by completing an online survey.  Select this link to go to the survey start page

The Australian Veterinary Assocation has been monitoring the international outbreak of swine flu and has issued a media release to inform the public about the important veterinary aspects of the outbreak. At this stage it is a human health issue. 

"Pet food industry in trouble", a story recently aired on ABC's, The 7.30 Report highlighted cases of poisoning associated with contaminated imported pet foods. Further to this we would like to clarify that Advance pet food products made by MARS Petcare, the food we recommend and supply for pets, does not contain meat ingredients from China or Ireland.

"Pet food industry in trouble", a story recently aired on ABC's, The 7.30 Report highlighted cases of poisoning associated with contaminated imported pet foods. Further to this we would like to clarify that Hills Pet Nutrition products, the food we supply and recommend for pets, does not contain meat ingredients from China or Ireland.

Chaser Woodcock is a one year old American Bulldog and is a Vetwest Whitfords client. He and his family were very happy to be the winners of Vetwest's 12 Month Total Wellness Plan Renewal. To find out more about the great features of our Total Wellness Plan please click here.

The following products have been voluntarily recalled:-
Kramar Supa Naturals chicken breast strips 150g - Product code 85148
Kramar Supa Naturals chicken breast strips 110g - Product code 85149

Spud, an eleven year old Kelpie cross from Hamersley, has won the state title of the 2008 Hill's Pet Slimmer of the Year.

We are delighted to announce a new partnership with the RSPCA. As part of our new venture we will be providing a range of much needed services for the inspectorate. We will also be working together on other initiatives to assist in the welfare and care of animals who are in a less fortunate situation then those we see in our practices.

It's not everyday we see a Koala at our hospitals but recently we were very lucky to have a visit from the Yanchep National Park Koalas. During their check-ups the Vetwest Wanneroo team put their microchipping skills to work. Inserting a uniquely coded chip in each Koala will allow wildlife carers to easily identify the Koalas when captured in the park.

Find out more about microchipping here.