Microchips – not just for cats and dogs
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 [...]
Total Wellness Plan member of the month – Isaac
Congratulations to Isaac - our Total Wellness Plan member of the month for May!His mum Mary Ann tells us:"This is Isaac just after he found this tiny kitten under a Rosemary bush [...]
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 [...]
Helping animals in need
Veterinarian Kate Buffin travelled to Myanmar recently to volunteer in a six day spey and neuter program for cats and dogs at a local shelter. The gruelling conditions and hundreds of animals [...]
How to tell your cat’s age in human years
A few random facts: The longest-living cat was 34 years old according to some sources. The Siamese and the Manx breeds are the longest-living cats on average. Keeping your cat indoors typically [...]
3 Steps for Managing Hairballs
Hairballs can be quite distressing to observe and also messy to clean up. They are a common problem in cats - especially longer haired cats. If there are concurrent clinical signs [...]