Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre

10/06/2024

Hello Patients & Clients,

Please note that Western Power have advised that we will be without power betweem 8am - 12pm tomorrow, Tuesday 11/06/24. We will do our best to still assist you during this time but please bear with us as some things may take longer than usual.

The Bullsbrook Vet Centre Team.

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10/06/2024

Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre will be closed on Saturday the 15th.
We apologise for any inconvenience.

29/05/2024

Hello Patients & Clients,

We will be closed on Monday 3rd June due to the public holiday.

Have a safe and wonderful long weekend!

The Bullsbrook Vet Centre Team.

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27/05/2024

Found cat

This little girl has no Microchip or collar to identify her with.

Please call 9571 1228 if she looks like your girl. Proof of ownership required on pick-up.

28/03/2024

Bullsbrook Vet Centre will be closed from Friday 29th March and we will be back on Tuesday 2nd April.

Have a Hoppy Easter !

29/02/2024

Bullsbrook Vet Centre will be closed from the 2nd March and open again on the 5th March.

Have a lovely long weekend!!

27/02/2024

To our Clients and Patients,

We are in the process of doing some renovations to the clinic, so bear with us while things are a little messy at the moment!

Thanks,

The Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre.

22/01/2024

We would like to let you know we are CLOSED Friday the 26th of January for the public holiday and Saturday the 27th of January.

Please ensure you have enough food and medication for over this period.

Have a safe and happy long weekend!

22/12/2023

Great advice EVH Emergency Vet Hospital. These corn cobs get so horribly stuck in a dog's gut.

Unlike beans, peas, carrot, cauliflower and peas 🤷‍♀️dogs cannot digest the corn cobs🥴🥴and they cause all sorts dramas when they cannot get through the stomach or intestines. If on the Xmas menu…..hover like a seagull and as soon as socially acceptable pounce and fling them into the outside big green bin far away from the ever present indoor bin divers 🦮🐶🐕🐩🐕‍🦺

22/12/2023

Great advice EVH. These corn cobs get so horribly stuck in the dog's gut.

Unlike beans, peas, carrot, cauliflower and peas 🤷‍♀️dogs cannot digest the corn cobs🥴🥴and they cause all sorts dramas when they cannot get through the stomach or intestines. If on the Xmas menu…..hover like a seagull and as soon as socially acceptable pounce and fling them into the outside big green bin far away from the ever present indoor bin divers 🦮🐶🐕🐩🐕‍🦺

22/12/2023

Thanks for the reminder EVH. I suspect it is going to be extra busy for you guys.

🧐With a lot of public holiday dates coming up and regular vets taking a break (some from this Saturday through to January) it’s worth a nervous double check 👀to see you have enough medication for your pets to get you through 🧡❣️🧡

19/12/2023

Hello Clients,

Just a reminder that we are closed from Saturday 23rd December - Monday 1st January, so please make sure that you have enough medications and food for your pets over the Christmas / New Year period.

05/12/2023

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
TRADING HOURS

Friday 22nd December 23
8am -6pm

Saturday 23rd December 23
CLOSED

Sunday 24th December 23
CLOSED

Monday 25th December 23
CLOSED

Tuesday 26th December 23
CLOSED

Wednesday 27th December 23
CLOSED

Thursday 28th December 23
CLOSED

Friday 29th December 23
CLOSED

Saturday 30th December 23
CLOSED

Sunday 31st December 23
CLOSED

Monday 1st January 24
CLOSED

Tuesday 2nd January 24
8am - 6pm

05/12/2023

Morning to our Clients/Patients,

Unfortunately, the clinic is closed today, Tuesday 5th December due to Dr Lyn being unwell.

Our phones will still be active due to being in work hours,but won't be answered.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

If it is an emergency, please go to the nearest vet or emergency vet hospital.

Many Thanks,
The Bullsbrook Vet Team.

09/11/2023

Please note we are Closed SATURDAY 11/11/23 to give our team a much needed break!

Please make sure you have enough medications and food for over the weekend. Call us on 9571 1228 if you need more.

06/11/2023

Morning to our Clients/Patients,

Unfortunately, the clinic is closed today, Monday 6th November due to unforeseen circumstances.

Our phones will still be active due to being in work hours,but won't be answered.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

If it is an emergency, please go to the nearest vet or emergency vet hospital.

Many Thanks,
The Bullsbrook Vet Team.

03/11/2023

Flystrike in Pets
This is usually associated with sheep, but flystrike (also called myiasis) can also affect dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens. Flystrike develops particularly in the warmer months when flies lay eggs on your pet’s fur. These then hatch into maggots and begin to eat dead skin or debris. When that has run out, they then begin feeding on healthy skin. As well as being painful this can quickly lead to infection, toxic shock and even death.
Please check your long haired pets regularly for urine or faecal staining which encourages flies to attack. If they are susceptible it’s best to prevent rather than trying to cure this distressing condition. Please phone Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre 95711228 for advice on the best products for prevention.

03/11/2023

We are seeing patients with Grass Seeds in their ears, eyes, nose, throat, feet and skin. This is pretty common for late Spring and early Summer, but this year it seems to be happening earlier.
Please watch out for head shaking, ear scratching, eye rubbing, intense sneezing, coughing and swellings in between toes and under the skin. Groom your long-haired pets every day to remove any loose seeds, or better still get them clipped ready for summer. If you have any concerns about your precious pets, please phone Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre 95711228 for an appointment.

01/11/2023

Found cat

This little girl has no Microchip and appears to have given birth recently please share so we can get this mumma back to her babies

Please call 9571 1228

21/10/2023

06/10/2023

Snakes Are Active
Reptiles, including snakes, are waking after winter and looking for a meal.
Dogs and cats don’t understand the rules with snakes:
If you leave the snake alone, the snake will leave you alone.
Snakes don’t want to waste their venom on an animal that they can’t eat.
Unfortunately pets just don’t get it.
The snake will hiss, it will rear up, it will mock strike.
But if the pet continues to poke and prod, the snake will bite.
What choice does the snake have?
If you think your pet has had an interaction with a snake, please phone Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre on 95711228 and bring them straight in to the clinic without delay.
DO NOT WAIT until the pet shows signs such as vomiting, collapsing or having trouble breathing. By the time you get to us it may be too late.
Please stay safe and do not attempt to kill the snake.
If possible have someone stay home to watch the snake, and call a snake relocator.

21/09/2023

We would like to let you know:

OPEN Saturday 23rd September
( by appointment only )

CLOSED Monday 25th September for the public holiday.

Have a safe and happy long weekend!

07/09/2023

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bullsbrook Vet Centre will be closed on:

Saturday 9th September 2023.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

19/07/2023

Thinking of buying a new puppy?
There are so many breeds out there. Many of the really popular breeds have a multitude of inbuilt health issues. So think very carefully. Are you attracted to a certain breed because it is cute? It is genetically built into humans to want to care for an animal that resembles a human baby. Please resist that urge and buy a pup with a normal dog conformation. The more normal breeds tend to be healthier and live longer.
Never buy a puppy from a puppy farmer. The breeding dogs and puppies are usually kept in appalling conditions. Don’t kid yourself that you are rescuing the pup. You are just encouraging the puppy farmer to breed more. Good breeders keep their dogs and puppies in clean conditions with enough space to exercise and play.
Good breeders provide regular worming and flea control, have pups vaccinated at 8 weeks old, and always have their pups microchipped before they are sold. It is illegal to sell a pup without a microchip.
Good breeders allow prospective buyers to view the parents and the puppies together in a social setting. They should all be friendly and sociable to people and other dogs. This is a good opportunity for you to judge the dogs’ energy level. If you live a quiet ‘stroll in the park’ kind of lifestyle, a high energy working breed may not be suitable for your family.
Don’t forget about all of the dogs and puppies that are available from the many rescue organisations. These are the true rescues. You may be able to have the dog on trial as a foster, in case they don’t fit your family and lifestyle. Sometimes it’s better to take on an older dog if raising a puppy could be a bit much for you.
For any advice about dog breeds and puppies, please contact our staff at Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre 95711228.

08/06/2023

We are bound to get a lot of wild mushrooms or toadstools emerging after these rains. Please make sure that your pets are not snacking on them in your yard or out on a walk. For further information please phone Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre on 95711228

🍄 Over the past two months, the Animal Poisons Helpline has received over 50 calls regarding pets eating wild mushrooms. Most of these calls have come from pet owners in Victoria and New South Wales.

Whilst the ingestion of most mushroom species will result in either no clinical signs or a transient gastroenteritis like syndrome, some mushrooms such as Amanita phalloides (commonly known as the death cap) can result in life-threatening effects after the ingestion of even small quantities. Clinical signs can be delayed several hours or even days after ingestion. In many cases there is no specific antidote and treatment is focused on minimising the absorption of the toxins and managing any complications that may arise.

The Animal Poison Helpline has recently been involved in the care of two dogs that became critically unwell after ingesting highly toxic wild mushrooms. Unfortunately, one of these much-loved pets had to be put down due to the effects caused by the toxins released from the mushrooms.

These cases highlight the importance of taking extra care whenever your pets have access to or are being walked in areas where mushrooms are growing. Please be cautious by keeping your pets on a leash whilst walking them. Where possible, remove any mushrooms from your yard before your pet has a chance to eat them.

📞 If your pet has ingested a wild mushroom or anything else they should not have, you can call the Animal Poisons Helpline on 1300 869 738 (AU) or 0800 869 738 (NZ) for advice.

02/06/2023

01/06/2023

WA DAY 5th of June 2032
Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre will be closed for the WA Day public holiday. Please make sure you have enough medication & food for your pets. Please phone 95711228 for orders.

23/05/2023

Pyrethroids are very dangerous for cats and should not be used in cat households. Never put treatments intended for dogs on your cat. It could be fatal. Even dogs can be affected with drooling & vomiting if they inadvertently pierce or consume the product.

Pyrethroids are commonly found in domestic insecticide products such as insect and spider sprays, ant sands and mosquito coils. These insecticides may also be found in some flea and tick spot-on products for dogs. Some common pyrethroid compounds include permethrin, bifenthrin, deltamethrin and esfenvalerate.

Exposure to these products typically occurs when animals walk over, or lick treated surfaces. This can result in irritation, tingling or numbness of the exposed areas of the skin and mouth. Animals that ingest these products will often begin drooling or vomiting. More significant exposures, such as those that occur from drinking concentrated products or biting into an aerosol can, may result in more serious effects such as tremor and seizures and can potentially be life-threatening.

Cats are very sensitive to pyrethroids and extra caution should be taken when using these products around them. Applying pyrethroid based flea and tick spot-on products (that are intended for dogs) to cats can be life-threatening. Cats can also be seriously poisoned after coming into physical contact with or grooming dogs that have recently been treated with these products.

To reduce the risk of poisoning, always ensure containers holding pesticides are kept well out of reach of your pets. Pets should be kept away from sprayed or treated areas until they are well ventilated and thoroughly dry. Spot-on products intended for dogs should never be applied to cats, and cats should be physically separated from dogs that have recently been treated with these products for up to 48 hours.

Fish are also sensitive to these insecticides. If you keep fish or other aquatic invertebrates, ensure the aquarium/pond and pump is covered prior to using pyrethroids. Dogs that have recently been treated with pyrethroid based spot-on products should not be allowed to enter ponds until the application site is thoroughly dry.

If your pet has ingested something they should not have, please phone the Animal Poisons Helpline 1300 869 738 (AU) or 0800 869 738 (NZ) for advice. The Animal Poisons Helpline provides a free service for all pet owners in Australia and New Zealand, and we can rapidly determine if your pet requires immediate veterinary assessment or can be observed at home.

The Animal Poisons Helpline is proudly sponsored by Bow Wow Meow for Pets, who are currently offering two months free pet insurance in the first year of coverage for Helpline followers. Visit bowwowinsurance.com.au/poisons and enter AP368 at checkout to take advantage of this offer.