EVH Emergency Vet Hospital

01/01/2025

A. VERY. BIG.TICK.
This tick was safely taken off a smallish sized brown dog. Ticks feed on animal and human blood. The paralysis tick is not here in WA. The most common ticks encountered here are the ornate kangaroo and the brown dog tick. Ticks are found throughout WA in bushland or long, grassy environments where they may climb up blades of grass or vegetation and wait for their dinner to brush by. They can also actively move toward a host, so worth a check when in open natural environments, including nature reserves, designated clearings and camp grounds.

26/12/2024

Poor hydrangeas, they are so pretty and a Xmas fave..they are toxic to dogs, cats, horses. The cyanogenic glycosides commonly cause mild stomach upset, the vomits, the diarrhea and lost energy The highest concentration of amygdalin is found in a hydrangea’s leaves and flowers (of course, it would be the prettiest part) and a really large eating session of hydrangeas can cause cyanide poisoning. If you don't know your plants, bring along a leaf, flower or some photos.

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas to you all 🎄🎅🎄Wishing you and the ones you love peace, health and sprinklings of laughter and happiness for today and the New Year. Wickets advice is stear clear of fatty human food as a well meaning gesture, can lead to an pancreatitis type emergency vet visit.

24/12/2024

Follow up from yesterday, we found the list of pet insurance companies that are with GapOnly®. List: https://gaponly.com.au/gaponly-insurance-partners/ Hope it helps.

23/12/2024

Sometimes our pets need care at the most difficult time and often involves significant financial outlay. For insured pets the emergency vet hospital now offers GapOnly® (yes, sorry, this took awhile and involved software teams talking it out) You can access this service if your pet has a policy with a GapOnly pet insurance partner.

To make a claim:

1. Check your pet insurance company offers GapOnly.
2. Let us know when you arrive
3. The hospital lodges the claim on your behalf and the GapOnly team assesses your eligibility
4. GapOnly claims are processed 5am-7pm Monday- Saturday (WA Time) – excluding NSW Public Holidays
5. Once your claim has been assessed and approved, you simply pay the amount not covered by your pet insurance

We understand that sometimes there are challenges with pet insurance. Our goal is to reduce your financial outlay. Should you have any grieveances with the insurance company, we encourage open and respectful communication with them.

15/12/2024

Jock got pneumonia. So unwell. After a few days in hospital he got to go home. Have the best Christmas beautiful boy 🎄🎅🏼🎄

04/12/2024

Meet Toby. He stayed for some help managing his diabetes. Diabetes in dogs is quite common particularly in small breeds 😢If you are worried, 🧐there are some small changes: increased thirst, increased appetite which progresses to weight loss, vomiting and when it’s gets very serious they collapse.
When diabetics come into hospital the goal is to stabilise, but the timeframe for this depends on how sick they are and can be complex. Once stabilised, the long-term health plan includes insulin injections twice daily and dietary control. They can develop secondary issues such as urinary infections needing treatment.
Management is all about routine and timing feeding, injections and exercise. This takes lots of time and effort but with this face🤗🧡🤗🧡🤗🧡🤗

01/12/2024

Meet Jack. Who was somewhere he wasn’t supposed to be. In attempting a swift getaway somehow his tail got caught in a door. A dogs tail can have up to 23 vertebrae. Thankfully none of Jacks teenie tiny ones were fractured or broken. However there was lots of blood and a complete loss of dignity

29/11/2024

As your waking up to breakfast, spare a thought for Toasts family😩😩. We all wish his random eating was just for Toast. This little dashound has eaten sock, jocks, baby bib, more sock, more jocks and even abit of the gym bag. 😱He has had more induced vomits (emesis) than the average attendee and his family’s radar is getting ‘on point’ with training, education etc etc to avoid any more occurrences 🧡🧡

14/11/2024

8.37am Perth, you are amazing. We have a donor and we cannot thank you enough 🧡💛🧡

8am HELP US HELP OTHERS *URGENT BLOOD DOG DONOR TODAY*

Can anyone’s big(ish) dog donate blood today?? Even if you have a big dog and cannot could you tag someone you know who has a big dog who might. Sorry I know it’s school run and work day…and..and..and but it’s really urgent

For your dog to be a blood donor there are some criteria:

Fit and healthy
Between 1 – 8 years old
Weigh 25kg+
Be a happy dog
Have never travelled abroad
Be regularly vaccinated

Your dog gets pampered all day, a free blood test (and their not cheap) and a gift voucher to

28/10/2024

Pet parents! As the seasons change so do the risks for our furry friends. One hidden danger during the warmer months are grass seeds. These tiny seed heads are hard to find and easily become lodged in your pets skin, ears, nose or even between their toes, leading to painful infections and serious problems depending on where they migrate.

Lola recently faced this very ordeal! While out on her morning walk she started sneezing so violently it led to a nose bleed…and arrival at our door. After a thorough examination we were successful in removing a very long grass seed from her long and beautiful snout. She is back to her usual self now aand feeling much better!

Keep an eye on your pets when they’re frolicking outdoors and check for any signs of discomfort or irritation. If you notice excessive licking, swelling, or any unusual behaviour consult your veterinarian. At this time of year, check them everyday to ensure they stay safe! 🐶🐱🧡

28/10/2024

Pet parents! As the seasons change so do the risks for our furry friends. One hidden danger during the warmer months are grass seeds. These tiny seed heads are hard to find and easily become lodged in your pets skin, ears, nose or even between their toes, leading to painful infections and serious problems depending on where they migrate.

Lola recently faced this very ordeal! While out on her morning walk she started sneezing so violently it led to a nose bleed…and arrival at our door. After a thorough examination we were successful in removing a very long grass seed from her long and beautiful snout. She is back to her usual self now aand feeling much better!

Keep an eye on your pets when they’re frolicking outdoors and check for any signs of discomfort or irritation. If you notice excessive licking, swelling, or any unusual behaviour consult your veterinarian. At this time of year, check them everyday to ensure they stay safe! 🐶🐱🧡

22/10/2024

Miracle! Not only did Bianchi survive a road accident she was found and reunited with her family! Being very sore and swollen on parts of her legs she needed a couple of comprehensive examinations, including X-rays to rule out any obvious injuries. With pain management underway and a cautionary note about growth plates it is hoped that she will continue to develop into her full Rottweiler x Ridgeback size.

27/09/2024

Earlier this week, there were 3 dogs and one snake in the yard. Now, you might think we're abit mean saying THANKFULLY young Ronnie here was the only one bitten, but 3 dogs in your household all needing antivenom is a BIG ask. Last time Ronnie was bitten he needed 3 antivenom vials to pull through, this time... just one

Last summer was really rough for many. The challenges were: seeing it happen (after all we need to work to support their lifestyle) and the seesaw nature of the physical change in your pet, one moment they look normal next they collapse as the venom moves through their system.

Take home messages; 100% worth getting checked out rather than waiting. Also look for some snake avoidance training courses and refresher for dogs.

24/09/2024

Spring, the season of new beginnings and this week the hospital had the joy of puppies. With too long between each puppy arriving and an injection not progressing labour their mum needed a caesarean. Her uterus just got too tired. Pets going through pregnancy and labor can be harrowing 🫣and exhilarating 💓all at once. We are always here to help. 📳📳

23/09/2024

Always here to help out, but, it could get hectic, so the general rule of thumb, is you know your pets behaviour and patterns best. If you are uncertain, please call to for so advice, otherwise, to help out, listed below are the most common signs of an emergency;
1. Rapid or slow growing changes in physical appearance
2. Seizures
3.Vomiting combined or separate to diarrhea
4. Lameness, dragging a limb or more seriously unable to walk
5. Excessive panting
6. Uncontrollable urination
7. Drinking more water than normal
In your daily activity there are also other troubling signs that you might detect. These can include your pet eating a known toxin (see toxins information sheet) your pet eating medication designed for people or they have eaten a larger than advised dose of their own prescribed medication. Website has more:
https://emergencyvethospital.com.au/pet-emergencies/guide-to-a-pet-emergency/

15/09/2024

22/08/2024

Misha was in hospital as she ate some ibuprofen, which for humans manages pain, fever and arthritic pain. In Misha’s case, it reduced the blood flow to both kidneys and stomach wall impacting her kidneys’ ability to filter blood and concentrate urine ( it can also cause stomach ulcers). You become very unwell if your kidneys are damaged. 😩😩It took Mishas kidneys 5 days for her to be well enough to become an outpatient.
In hospital she underwent intensive treatment to help her kidneys including intensive iv fluids, tablets to protect her kidneys, weighing her p*e, weighing her and many, many blood tests to check how concentrated her red blood cells and check she wasn’t either under or over hydrated.
Her family will keep a close eye on the amount of water 💧she drinks and check her gums to see if they are tacky. As an outpatient she will keep getting her urine concentration levels measured (she is getting closer) until they are in the safe parameter…💓🧡💓