Pet Emergencies After-Hours
If you have a pet emergency and it is during our open hours please call your local Vetwest clinic for advice.
On Sundays – Vetwest Cockburn, Vetwest Midland and Vetwest Whitfords are open on Sundays from 8 am – 5 pm
On Public Holidays – Vetwest Cockburn, Vetwest Midland and Vetwest Whitfords are open on most public holidays from 8 am – 5 pm. We are closed on Christmas Day. Google your Vetwest clinic for for up to date open hours.
FAQ’s
Tasty chewable tablet that protects against common parasites killing intestinal worms and provides superior protection against deadly heartworms. It also kills 100% of fleas and prevents tick bites.
Check your pet’s dose or find out more below:
Simparica is an FDA and APVMA-approved flea and tick control product that is recommended for monthly use and is considered safe to use in dogs. More than 200 million doses have been distributed globally, protecting pets all over the world.
The active ingredient Sarolaner is a member of the isoxazoline class, which is the same class of medication used in other flea control products such as NexGard and Bravecto. All isoxazoline medications control fleas and other parasites through effects on the parasite’s nervous system. Side effects to the isoxazoline family of parasiticides are rare and are most likely to include vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. On very rare occasions, seizures have been observed. Most reactions to the isooxazoline class are self-limiting and of short duration. Vetwest uses and recommends isooxazoline products for flea control because we believe they are safe and effective and provide a significant health benefit to our patients. If you have any concerns, please contact us or contact the product support number provided by the manufacturer on the packaging.
You can find out more on the Zoetis website www.zoetispetcare.com/products/simparica-trio
Vetwest offers Puppy Preschool at most of our 16 locations. Puppy Preschool is a must for all owners looking to give their puppy the very best start in life and the opportunity to grow into a well behaved, sociable dog. Classes are designed for puppies between 8 to 15 weeks* of age, as this is the critical learning stage when puppies gain important socialisation skills and learn the basics of being a good dog! Find out more today.
The prices we charge for desexing cats and dogs are based on the quality and amount of services we provide for your pet.
We strive to ensure that your pet’s surgery is as safe as possible. We use the best quality anaesthesia presently available to veterinarians, similar to that used for human anaesthesia. A pulse oximeter, and respiratory monitor is attached to your pet during the entire surgical procedure. An IV catheter is placed so that fluids can be used to keep your pet’s blood pressure at a safe level during surgery. A warming pad is used to reduce the danger of hypothermia.
We use high quality suture material. Sterile gloves, gowns, drapes and surgical instruments ensure the cleanest, germ-free operating area.
On a one-to-one basis, our qualified nursing team monitors your pet’s post-operative recovery until your pet is breathing safely on their own.
The surgery fee includes a pre-surgical exam, a one day stay in our hospital, post-operative pain medications and a post-surgical checks before discharge. Optional services include pre-anaesthetic blood work to more thoroughly examine your pet’s health status before surgery.
We are very proud of the high quality of service we offer pets and their families.
