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Why should we de-sex our pets?

Why should we de-sex our pets?

Posted 03/07/2018 1962

  Benefits of de-sexing your pet. Thousands of animals each year find themselves in animal holding facilities, lost, or injured due to homelessness or escaping the confines of their back yard. People adore their companion animals and there is something extremely loveable about puppies and kittens however, where do they go when they are all

Santa Paws, Raising Money for Friendly K9 Rescue!

Santa Paws, Raising Money for Friendly K9 Rescue!

Posted 08/11/2017 3431

This year is fast disappearing and it’s that jolly time again where Santa and the Christmas Spirit is in the air. Sadly, it’s not always a happy time for some animals, who find themselves alone and without homes. Each year in conjunction with the wonderful Franklin from Franklin Photography we hold a Santa Pet Photo

Brrr it’s freezing….

Brrr it’s freezing….

Posted 04/07/2017 3628

Brrr its freezing! As we rug up and turn on our heaters, it’s important to remember that our pets feel the cold too! For many of our pets, the cold can mean pain. Arthritis is a painful condition that is generally exacerbated with the coldness of winter. Arthritis effects the joints. It can occur, not

HOPPY EASTER

HOPPY EASTER

Posted 16/04/2017 3636

Within a hop, skip, and a jump Easter is here! We’re all excited for the chocolate, and the bunnies are all excited for the carrots – BUT BE WARNED. Although carrots are healthy for us, carrots are too sweet and low in fibre, making them a TREAT only for rabbits. Too much can become a health

IS YOUR PET SUFFERING IN SILENCE?

IS YOUR PET SUFFERING IN SILENCE?

Posted 27/02/2017 4788

Imagine that you had a severe toothache and no one did anything to help because no one knew. This is the situation faced by over 80% of our pets over the age of 3 years. Imagine that you had pus covering your teeth day in and day out, that your jaw was being eaten away

KILLER FELINE VIRUS

KILLER FELINE VIRUS

Posted 09/02/2017 4390

There is a lot of media surrounding the outbreak of the deadly feline enteritis virus Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV). We would like to share with you an article written by Business Insider with details surrounding the recent alerts and outbreaks of this disease. “A killer virus –  Feline enteritis causing severe gastroenteritis – has hit

Turtle’s lucky break

Turtle’s lucky break

Posted 26/01/2017 5909

This little Turtle was brought into WellPet Vets Nepean when a member of the public found it with a damaged shell. Dr Alexandra Swan examined the turtle. The turtle was ok despite a depression fracture to the carapace. This type of fracture would involve a surgical procedure. During the procedure Dr Swan would place stabilisation wires on

WHISKEY THE POMERANIAN SURVIVES HOUSE FIRE

WHISKEY THE POMERANIAN SURVIVES HOUSE FIRE

Posted 08/01/2017 3953

This is the story of Whiskey the Pomeranian. Whiskey was pulled from a severe house fire that engulfed an apartment in Jamisontown. Whiskey, his mate Tina, and owner Mr Wiggins were found inside when Fire and Rescue NSW arrived. Whiskey’s owner Mr Wiggins was unconscious, Tina had sadly perished and Whiskey was found burnt, covered

WellPet Vets Christmas Holiday Consultation Hours

WellPet Vets Christmas Holiday Consultation Hours

Posted 27/12/2016 1781

WELLPET VETS NEPEAN IS OPEN 24 HOURS OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD – CALL 1300 WELLPET or 02 4733 3456 🌙☀🎅🏥🌟 As always our Nepean Animal Hospital will be open 24/7 over the Christmas period*. Hopefully you won’t need us but rest assured we will be there for you and your pet if you do. WellPet Vets

WILDLIFE CARE AT WELLPET VETS – Lace Monitor’s dog attack recovery

WILDLIFE CARE AT WELLPET VETS – Lace Monitor’s dog attack recovery

Posted 15/12/2016 2879

This large wild lace monitor was presented to Nepean Animal Hospital after hours during our Western Sydney Veterinary Emergency Service by a WIRES carer after being rescued from a multiple dog attack. The monitor was promptly and carefully assessed by our emergency Vet, Dr. Alexandra Swan. Dr. Alexandra has a passion for reptiles and has

HOW TO HELP YOUR PET BEAT THE HEAT

HOW TO HELP YOUR PET BEAT THE HEAT

Posted 07/12/2016 2428

Summer is upon us again! It looks like we are in  for a long and very hot summer ahead of us. We would like to take a moment to discuss the implications the hot weather can have on your pets. All pets can suffer from the heat, not only dogs and cats but also  birds,

Santa Paws Helping Orphaned Pets This Christmas

Santa Paws Helping Orphaned Pets This Christmas

Posted 24/11/2016 1929

Santa Paws is back at WellPet Vets! This year is fast disappearing and it’s that jolly time again where Santa and the Christmas Spirit is in the air. Sadly, it’s not always a happy time for some animals who find themselves alone and without homes. Each year in conjunction with the wonderful Franklin from Franklin

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