Lalor’s Journey Begins Posted 11/08/2016 2400 The story of the little puppy who has captured so many hearts was today’s Vet Report in Nepean News. Late Sunday afternoon Mark Brandt from the Blacktown Fire Brigade was one of the firefighters called to Cavanagh Reserve, Lalor Park. His unit responded to a call from a member of the public who was walking
Life on 3 Legs! Posted 28/07/2016 2534 This is the story of Spike the 1-year-old Border Collie cross. Spike was brought into WellPet Nepean after roaming from home and being tragically injured in a car accident. His finders noticed he had sustained significant damage to his hind legs. They acted quickly, and brought him into our Nepean Animal hospital with haste. Upon
Introducing a new baby to your pet Posted 14/07/2016 10257 6 key points for introducing a new baby to your pet. WellPet Vets would like to congratulate Dr. Jessie on the birth of her little baby girl Rebekah!Β πππ As we celebrate this wonderful news with you, we take this opportunity to share some helpful tips on how to best introduce a new baby to your
when was the last time you wormed your pet? Posted 04/06/2016 2023 At WellPet Vets this month we have seen a rise in intestinal worm infestations in our patients. Intestinal worming for your pet should never be overlooked. There are 4 commonly known types of intestinal worms. These worms include Tapeworm, Roundworm, Hookworm and Whipworm. If left untreated these worms can be fatal, especially to younger animals.
What should I feed my pet? Posted 19/05/2016 4020 With the current furore over the influence major pet food companies are having in our Veterinary Nutrition curriculum, the question βwhat is the best thing to feed my pet?β has never been more relevant. If the designated experts in our community are not being taught in an unbiased manner, how can they be relied upon
Rose loses an eye Posted 05/05/2016 2374 This is the story of Rose the 5 year old mini lop Rabbit. Rose was brought into WellPet St Clair on the 22nd of March. She had received a mysterious injury to her left eye causing it to prolapse from its socket. Dr Amelia examined the eye and Rose. Although Rose seemed in good health,
Alice falls off a cliff Posted 21/04/2016 1959 This is the story of Alice and her owner who travelled from Western Australia to compete in the Weimaraner breed category at the Royal Easter show this year. Alice and her family were staying in the Blue Mountains for a few days before the show. On March 26th, Alice was going for a bush walk
Is your pets itching driving you crazy? Posted 11/02/2016 4435 One of the most frequent causes of client dissatisfaction is when they come to the vet with an itchy pet (skin, ears, paws, etc.). Skin problems in pets can be life long and in some cases difficult to manage. It is therefore not surprising that it is a common source of frustration between pet owners
Chinese medicine at WellPet Vets Posted 21/01/2016 2354 WellPet Vets not only offer the highest standards of modern veterinary medicine, but we can also offer alternatives such as Chinese Medicines. So what is Chinese Medicine? In Chinese Medicine, the fundamental approach to a diagnosis of a condition lies within the pattern diagnosis which takes into consideration the pets temperament, age, sex, environment and
Pets need blood too! Posted 17/12/2015 2083 Just like with humans, our pets will sometimes require a blood transfusion. There are many reasons why a pet would need a blood transfusion these include, but are not limited to: – Anaemia (low red cell count); – Low blood protein levels; – And low platelet numbers. Common causes for these problems are: – Organ
Parvovirus kills! Posted 10/12/2015 2050 Every summer at WellPet Vets we see an increase in a deadly disease called Parvovirus. So far this year we have seen over 10 confirmed cases of this horrific disease. This disease can be prevented and we bring you this report to warn pet owners, and encourage you to VACCINATE your pet and protect them
3 things to consider this Christmas Posted 12/11/2015 2207 With only 6 weeks until Christmas, many of us are beginning our preparations for the big day! Whilst we scurry around and prepare for our Christmas parties and end of year get togethers, Veterinary hospitals, shelters and welfare groups prepare for something very different. This weeks article will highlight 3 of many things, as pet