The importance of worming your pets
Worms can have a serious health effect on dogs and cats, so intestinal worming should never be overlooked. HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOUR PET HAS WORMS? Most worms are identified by [...]
Bo the Boxer and the benefits of blood tests
Meet Bo the fifteen year old Boxer, who has been visiting Vetwest for many years. About twelve months ago Bo came into Vetwest Clarkson because he thought he would try some of [...]
Nahla’s gastric dilation-volvulus
Nahla presented at Vetwest Armadale-Byford with a history of vomiting. Earlier that day, Nahla's owners thought that she seemed fine, maybe a little sleepy, but otherwise normal. She was outside with 2 [...]
7 Tips – puppies and children
Getting a new puppy when you have young children is common, most people believe it’s the perfect time to give their child a companion to grow up with. This usually does result [...]
Mia’s rare disease
Mia, a 4 month old Springer Spaniel, was presented to Vetwest Carine limping on her right forelimb after playing in the backyard. Dr Greg Carson, our wonderful veternarian examined her and found [...]
Jacky’s bladder stones
Meet Jacky, the 7-year-old labrador cross. Jacky's owner brought her into Vetwest Yokine when they noticed she had blood in her urine. Upon further examination, X-ray and ultrasound, Jacky was found [...]