Baldivis Vet Hospital

22/07/2024

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11/07/2024

How are we all doing? 😅

08/07/2024

"Greetings

Yes, that is I, Sir Onyx

I have arrived promptly to grace this prestigious veterinary hospital with my majestic presence. Please expedite the check-in process forthwith, for I await my vet's summons with the utmost patience and impeccable posture.

I am a VIP (Very Important Pooch) and i have matters to attend to"

Why offcourse, Sir Onyx!

06/07/2024

Meet 'Vlooi' 🐾

Don't be fooled by that innocent face! 😄

Vlooi, a curious young Dachshund whose name means 'Flea' in Afrikaans, recently got herself into a bit of trouble. She managed to sneakily ingest some human medication without her owners' permission.

Thankfully, her vigilant owners noticed quickly, and after consulting with our team, it was clear that what she had ingested could be toxic given her small size. So, Vlooi was rushed to our hospital for immediate treatment.

In cases like these, our first step is often to induce emesis (vomiting) to expel the ingested substance. This is achieved through a safe injection that stimulates the brain to trigger a vomiting response.

After successfully clearing her stomach, Vlooi remained under our care for monitoring. She received IV fluids to support hydration and aid in flushing out any remaining toxins. To further neutralise any lingering medication, Vlooi was given activated charcoal, as shown in the picture, mixed with tasty food in a syringe for easy administration.

Activated charcoal acts like a sponge, absorbing any leftover toxins in the stomach, even after vomiting.

Thanks to quick action and the teamwork between her owners and our veterinary staff, Vlooi avoided any major toxicity and was happily reunited with her family. We hope she's learned her lesson about what's appropriate to snack on! (Though we have our doubts! 😄)

03/07/2024

How cute is little 'Arlo'!

Arlo, the sweetest little Golden Retriever puppy, came in to us for treatment after hours recently after his parents had noticed he was having a bit of an upset belly and some vomiting.

For any young puppy, when they are lethargic and unwell, early supportive care is very important as they can very quickly dehydrate and deteriorate.

No one likes being unwell, having to have needles and treatment and stay away from home overnight, so lots of extra love and cuddles are given throughout the night so Arlo will hopefully forgive us for the needles and come back in the future if need be with no fear or hesitation!

After lots of love, some medications and some IV fluids overnight with us, Arlo was feeling much better and back home with his family in the morning 🥰

30/06/2024

Receptionist Kandice and feathered helper 'Arnie' 🤍

Arnie belongs to one of our lovely administrators and considers himself as an important staff member here.

He finds himself hitch-hiking around the hospital from one friend to another for little visits.

Often our staff will bring their pets in for a day at work with mum or dad and every staff member adopts them in as their own.

This is all part of what brings us joy on the hard days and keeps us all united as one big family!

25/06/2024

Goodmorning 🌤

24/06/2024

Poor Honey the 1 year old Kelpie, got herself into a bit of a 'sticky' situation when she found herself caught up with a stick stuck across the roof of her mouth.

Luckily, with a little bit of sedation to help her relax and enable the team to get up close, open her mouth and remove the foreign object, Honey is now stick free and will recover with no harm done (other than maybe stressing out her fur parents)

What sort of antics has your puppy gotten up to??

22/06/2024

"Yes, hello, umm, someone told me this is where i might find some treats?"

- With that cute face Mr. Biggie you can have as many treats as you wish

19/06/2024

Join us as we say Farewell to Dr Robert Harris

This month marks the end of an era as we say goodbye to an incredible doctor and friend, Dr. Robert Harris, who is retiring after 30 remarkable years of dedicated ophthalmology services across WA.

Dr. Harris has been helping our patients with their ophthalmology needs on a Wednesday here at the hospital for many many years. His expertise, compassion, and unwavering commitment have not only brightened the vision of countless patients but also touched the hearts of everyone you've encountered.

Your retirement is a well-deserved milestone, but it's also a bittersweet moment for all of us who have had the honor of knowing you.

Join us in wishing Dr Rob endless happiness and all the best in his future adventures.

The Team at Baldivis Vet Hospital Thank you for your years of service and kindness, you will be very missed!

15/06/2024

Dr Kareena and Kuta 🐾

Kuta, the adorable 9 week old Bull Arab cross, captured having a little cuddle after her Puppy Health Check and Vaccination.

We vaccinate puppies against three core diseases: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus.

These vaccines are considered core because if there was to be an outbreak, these diseases are quickly widespread, highly contagious, and can cause severe illness or fatality in infected puppies. Unfortunately, across WA, we frequently see outbreaks of Parvovirus and the damaging effects that has on unvaccinated canines.

Vaccination against these diseases is crucial for protecting the health and well-being of puppies just like little Kuta and preventing the spread of these pathogens within the dog population.

Well done for being so brave Kuta!

12/06/2024

Everybody in, Go Team!

Let's help some animals today 🤍

09/06/2024

Meet the beautiful Sadie 🌻

Our receptionist Kandice couldn't resist helping Sadie and her owners out to their car. She just fell inlove with that pretty face and had to snap a photo as she sat so behaved and ready to go!

If you ever need a helping hand into the hospital or out to the car, don't hesitate to ask any of our friendly receptionists.

06/06/2024

Welcome to the World Little Ones

At just 30 minutes old, snuggled together in a warm bed, three French Bulldog puppies resting peacefully. Delivered via caesarean, this incredible photo was captured as they patiently wait for their mummy to recover.

Mummy and babies are all doing well!

04/06/2024

Tomorrow between 10am and 2pm, our system will be offline for some important and unavoidable upgrades and maintenance!

We will still be OPEN, available to take your call and see any emergencies as normal. All other enquiries and bookings during this time will be noted and the call returned once our system is back online.

Alternatively you are welcome to call or book online around these hours!

Sorry for any inconvenience.

31/05/2024

How lucky are we to call WA our home!

The team at Baldivis Vet Hospital wishes everyone a safe and happy WA DAY long weekend.
We are OPEN all weekend including the Monday public holiday for all emergencies and urgencies.
📞 9524 1466.

28/05/2024

Puppy PreSchool Classes Available!

Call to Book 📞 9524 1466

24/05/2024

Meet the gorgeous 'Shelby' 🤍

Shelby was in for her annual vaccinations recently and loved the lick mat so much, that.... she insisted she took it home 🤣

20/05/2024

The team were a little 'StarStruck' when we got a visit from these two handsome fellows last week!

Meet Elton and Freddie ✨

16/05/2024

Snuggles and Support for Rio and Maggie 🐾

Meet Rio the 12 week old Tenterfield Terrier (Pictured right with Jannee) and Maggie the 12 week old Dachshund (Pictured left with Rebecca).

Both puppies, belonging to different families, visited our Advanced Surgery Centre on the same day for some radiographs. On separate occasions these boisterous little puppies had gotten themselves into some trouble resulting in a sore leg.

Whilst they were admitted and the Advanced Surgery team were in surgery with other patients, our administration team stepped in to keep them company, making sure they were resting and not feeling scared or lonely.

We believe it's crucial to nurture a positive relationship with all of our patients, especially young puppies, to ensure they feel secure and confident, and are never left frightened to enter unfamiliar environments like our hospital.

This also is a highlight to our administration teams day, regardless of their duty, all of our team members are involved in the love and the care of our patients 🤍

14/05/2024

While stocks last!

11/05/2024

To all the Mums,
The Stepmums,
The Not Yet Mums,
The Should be Mums,
The Aunty Mums,
The Foster Mums,
The Fur-baby Mums,.. and all those without their Mums 🤍

Happy Mothers Day!

08/05/2024

Name your sleepy guardian 🤣

04/05/2024

Multitasking Level: Puppy Cuddling Professionals 🥰🐶

02/05/2024

Baileys Story 🤍

Today we celebrate a very special patient, whom just two weeks ago was was facing a very different story.

Our clinic received a call from a very worried parent of Bailey, a 7yr old Border Collie whom at around 8 PM that night was found paralysed. With a tiger snake seen just nearby Baileys body they knew they needed to seek immediate emergency treatment. With every second counting, Bailey's family rushed her to us, despite all odds and being over an hour away, they made it in.

As Bailey arrived, she was in a dire state, struggling to breathe and in severe distress. We were ready and waiting, she was rushed through to hospital and immediate treatment was begun.

Bailey was intubated and placed under anesthetic to ensure we could provide oxygen, medications and ultimately stop her body from shutting down further. Once under anesthesia , treatment, shock IV fluids and antivenom can be administered to counteract the venoms continuing attack on her body. Her condition was critical, but our team would do everything possible for her.

Throughout the night, our team worked tirelessly, monitoring Bailey's vital signs and adjusting treatment as needed. Despite setbacks and moments of uncertainty, Bailey showed remarkable strength. Slowly but surely, her condition improved, and by dawn, she was bought out of her induced coma and was awake and responsive.

In the days that followed, Bailey continued to defy the odds, regaining mobility and enjoying small comforts. With each passing day, she grew stronger, thanks to the unwavering love and dedication of her family and the team.

Today, we're thrilled to share that Bailey is thriving at home, her spirit unbroken by the challenges she faced. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of never giving up hope.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Bailey's family for entrusting us with her care and allowing us to be part of her incredible journey. Thankyou also for the lovely honey gifted to the team

27/04/2024

Today, on World Veterinary Day, we would like to take a moment to celebrate and appreciate the incredible dedication of our veterinary professionals!

From late-night emergencies to routine check-ups, they work tirelessly to ensure the health and well-being of our furry friends.

Thank you for all that you do, day in and day out!

Your passion and commitment make the world a better place for our beloved pets.

24/04/2024

Baldivis Vet Hospital is OPEN today for all your emergency and urgent needs.

📞 9524 1466

18/04/2024

17/04/2024

Requesting Scripts, now made easier direct through our website!

FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW ⬇️
https://www.baldivisvet.com.au/script-request/

12/04/2024

King of the Jungle 🦁

- Zayne the Maine C**n with his lovely mum