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Posted 26/01/2017 8490

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

Posted 27/12/2016 3320

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

Posted 07/12/2016 4030

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,

Posted 10/11/2016 5656

It’s that time of year again, and you may have noticed the many warnings appearing in the media in relation to snakes. These warnings are not exaggerating the risk. The Western Sydney Emergency Service, operating from Nepean Animal Hospital, treated more than 10 cases of snake bite in October alone. Sia the Dachshund is one

Posted 18/10/2016 2606

THE FACTS ABOUT DESEXING YOUR PET Why should I desex my pet? WellPet Vets offer desexing services to most small domestic animals. These include; Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, Ferrets, Rats and Guinea Pigs. Desexing your pet prior to them reaching puberty (this is approximately 4-6months of age) greatly reduces the incidence of; unwanted pregnancies, hormone related,

Posted 08/09/2016 2772

Vet visits are commonly a stressful time for most pets as generally they only visit the vet for their annual vaccinations, or when they are injured or unwell. When you sit back and reflect on it; being removed from home, restrained in a car, taken to a clinic that smells and sounds like other animals,