The Procter & Gamble Pet Care Company is voluntarily recalling some of the Eukanuba Veterinary Diets dry formulas and a limited number of Eukanuba specialised formulas as a precautionary measure.  Select this link to download the official product safety recall message.   Please note, not all Eukanuba and Iams pet foods are affected.  If you have any concerns about the recall please contact the Eukanuba hotline on 1800 033 608 for a full refund and information about product disposal.  As always we are also happy to provide any further information we have on hand, so do not hesitate to contact us.

Agility is the fastest growing dog sport in the world, and it's easy to see why. It's a fun and fast sport that involves handlers directing their dogs through a course composed of different obstacles. The fastest performance with no faults wins! In Australia, agility is a very popular dog sport, with new clubs starting frequently and numbers growing every year. There are two organisations in Australia that run agility competitions - the Australian National Kennel Club (ANKC) and the Agility Dog Association of Australia (ADAA). ADAA's main aim is to promote agility on an international level as a global dog sport. They are a member of the IFCS which means Australia is eligible to compete at the IFCS World Championships.

Over the past weeks, the Vetwest teams have had a wonderful experience of participating in a guided keeper tour of the Orangutan exhibit at Perth Zoo. The visits included an entirely different view of the exhibit from the orangutan rooftop as well as time to learn more about these beautiful animals.

Company QBiotics has announced their new drug EBC-46 will revolutionise local treatment of solid tumours in companion animals.  EBC-46 has been successful in the treatment of a diverse range of inoperable solid tumours in dogs, cats and horses.  In most cases tumour destruction occurred within days of treatment with rapid healing of the site and no significant side effects .  The chemical EBC 46 is extracted from the Queensland rainforest and is not currently available for general use.

We have relocated our Beaumaris practice to purpose built facilities located on the corner of Hobsons Gate and Marmion Avenue in Currambine right next door to the new City Farmers.

Around this time of year pet owners often tell us their older pets are slowing down. Snoozing more, hesitant to jump up, walk or exercise as usual, trouble sitting or standing and general stiffness are just some of the things they mention. So is this common in older dogs and cats and is there something you can do to help?

Toy Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Maltese, Pomeranians and Shetland Sheepdogs are amongst the top canine breeds predisposed to periodontal disease according to Banfield's Applied Research and Knowledge (BARK) team located in the US.

Join the team of Vetwest Animal Hospital at the 2010 RSPCA Million Paws Walk on Sunday 16th May. The Million Paws Walk, now in its 14th year, is a premier RSPCA WA fundraising event for all animal lovers. Last year over $280,000 were raised for animals in need in Western Australia and RSPCA aims to break the record in 2010. Bring friends, families and of course, your furry friends, and celebrate with the Vetwest team your love of animals. There will be endless entertainment, celebrity guests, special interest seminars, and more. Find out more about the event here.

We are warning all pet owners to make sure your dogs are up to date with vaccinations. We have seen an increase in canine parvovirus cases in the Perth metropolitan area. This disease is highly contagious and tends to favour hot and humid conditions although can be found in the canine community throughout the year. Dogs that are particularly susceptible to parvovirus are young puppies and dogs that have not had their vaccination boosters.