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Christmas Photos at WellPet

Christmas Photos at WellPet

Posted 23/10/2023 129

The holiday season is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by creating everlasting memories with your furry friends? At WellPet Vets, we’re excited to announce a heartwarming event that will not only spread the joy of the holidays but also support our Cat Adoption Program. This year, we’re teaming up

Insect Stings

Insect Stings

Posted 22/05/2023 413

Just like us, pets can have an allergic reaction to certain insect stings, more commonly bee stings. In most cases this is not life-threatening but rarely it can be, and it is therefore very important to seek immediate veterinary attention for your pet if they have been bitten by an insect, especially a bee, and

Pets & Poisons

Pets & Poisons

Posted 22/03/2023 508

Dogs (and sometimes cats!) are notorious for getting into things that they shouldn’t, and unfortunately there are many common household products, human foods and human medications that can be harmful to our pets. What products should I be cautious of? There are so many products and foods that could be harmful to your pet in

Tick Paralysis

Tick Paralysis

Posted 22/03/2023 451

What is a Paralysis Tick? Paralysis ticks are prevalent particularly in spring and summer. They are found in bushland and are commonly carried by wildlife such as possums and bandicoots. However, we are finding more and more ticks are finding their way into our backyards and affecting our pets at all times of year, whether

Respiratory Emergencies

Respiratory Emergencies

Posted 22/03/2023 444

Respiratory distress is a very scary emergency in our pets. While hopefully this never happens to you, it is important for you to know what to do in this situation to get your pet to lifesaving care. Signs of respiratory distress include: Rapid, shallow breathing Abdominal effort in breathing Open-mouth breathing in cats Purple to

Why should we de-sex our pets?

Why should we de-sex our pets?

Posted 03/07/2018 981

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 grown

Santa Paws, Raising Money for Friendly K9 Rescue!

Santa Paws, Raising Money for Friendly K9 Rescue!

Posted 08/11/2017 5226

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 5493

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 5412

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 6532

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 12420

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 7813

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

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