Forrestfield Vet Hospital

03/01/2025

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of seeing the lovely Brandy for her annual health check and vaccination. She came prepared, bringing along her trusty blanket for comfort while she waited in style on our chair! 🐶✨️

31/12/2024

**Happy New Year! 🎉**

We hope you and your furry friends had a wonderful start to 2025!

Please note that our team will be on-call from 10am - 5pm if your pet requires veterinary attention. Please call 9453 1290 to make an appointment.

We’ll return to normal trading hours tomorrow at 8am and look forward to seeing you then! Wishing you all a year filled with wagging tails, purring companions, and happy moments. 🐾

30/12/2024

..And that's a wrap for our last Puppy Preschool class of 2024! 🐶🎓

Congratulations to Poppy, Lando, Dexter, Harley, Archie, Poppy (again!) and Zoey on completing puppy school. 🩷

They’ve been learning important social skills and basic commands, laying the foundation for a happy & and well-behaved companion. Socialising and learning at such a young age helps them grow into well-mannered and confident dogs. 🐕🐾

27/12/2024

🚨 Parvovirus Outbreak Alert 🚨

We’re seeing an alarming rise in Parvovirus cases across Perth suburbs, and it’s crucial to act now to protect your furry friends. Parvo is a highly contagious and potentially fatal virus, especially dangerous for puppies and unvaccinated dogs.

🐾 What is Parvo?
Parvo attacks the gastrointestinal system, preventing the absorption of nutrients and water. It causes severe vomiting, bloody diarrhoea, lethargy, dehydration, and loss of appetite. The virus can also invade the bone marrow, reducing white blood cells and leaving dogs unable to fight off infection. In puppies, Parvo can damage the heart muscles.

Parvo spreads through contact with infected faeces, contaminated surfaces, or even shared spaces like parks, footpaths, and public bowls. Alarmingly, the virus can survive in the environment for up to 2 years! 😖

💉 How to Protect Your Pet:

1️⃣ Vaccinate your dog:
Puppies require a series of three vaccinations:
6-8 weeks
10-12 weeks
14-16 weeks
Followed by yearly boosters to maintain immunity.
Ensure adult dogs are also up-to-date with boosters!

2️⃣ Limit exposure:
Avoid taking unvaccinated puppies or dogs to public areas, such as parks, footpaths, or shared food and water bowls. We recommend waiting approximately two weeks after your puppy's third vaccination before introducing them to public spaces. This allows their immune system to develop full protection.

Keep your dog’s environment clean and sanitised.

3️⃣ Know the signs:
If your dog shows symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, or lethargy, seek veterinary care immediately. Early intervention can save lives.

💡 Remember:
Parvo is preventable with proper vaccination and care. If your pet’s vaccinations aren’t up-to-date, don’t wait—call us today to book an appointment. Together, we can keep our pets safe!

📞 Contact us on 9453 1290 or visit our website for more information or to schedule a vaccination appointment.

26/12/2024

25/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas to all our wonderful clients and their fur babies! ✨🎄

Our team is taking a well-deserved break today to celebrate with loved ones. We’ll be back in the clinic tomorrow, on call for the Boxing Day public holiday between 9am and 5pm for any urgent needs. 🐾

📞 For assistance, please call 9453 1290. Wishing you a safe and joyful Christmas time! 🎅❤️

We will be back to our normal hours on Friday 27th December!

24/12/2024

⏰ Special Holiday Hours ⏰

We’ll be closing a little earlier than usual tonight, at 6pm, to give our team time to get ready for the festivities. 🐾🎄

Thank you for your understanding, and we’ll be back to our regular hours on Friday 27th December!

18/12/2024

✨ Say hello to Benji, the charming Corgi who paid us a visit to see Dr Simon! ✨

Benji came in for a Suprelorin implant, an implant embedded just under the skin. This implant suppresses testosterone levels in male dogs through slow release, providing temporary chemical sterilisation for 6–12 months. 🐾

Since the implant needle is quite thick, we gave Benji twilight sedation with pain relief to ensure his experience was as comfortable as possible. As soon as the procedure was done and Benji started waking up, he was back to his usual happy self—munching on treats and proudly showing off his handshake trick. 🐾🤝 Safe to say, we’re still best mates! 🥰

13/12/2024

Sweetheart Bella receiving all the cuddles and attention after her 'big girl' surgery. 🦭🩷

11/12/2024

Why the long face, Teddy? 🐶

Teddy visited us a couple of weeks ago after his owner noticed him limping on his front leg. On examination, Dr Neville found an inflamed swelling on Teddy’s paw with draining sinuses—classic signs of a grass seed abscess.

We quickly scheduled Teddy for surgery, where Dr Hobin explored, located, and removed a pesky grass seed from the swollen area. A thorough check of his paws and coat uncovered even more hidden grass seeds that were starting to cause trouble. 🌾

After carefully flushing out the abscess and stitching the wound closed, we applied a pressure bandage to reduce swelling and keep the incision clean. To top it off, Teddy got his very own cone to make sure he left the bandage alone—though we don’t think he was thrilled about it!

We can’t blame him for looking a little unimpressed, but he’s well on the mend now, and those grass seeds are finally gone! 🌾💨

09/12/2024

Tank’s Tale: A Jaw-Dropping Recovery 😮

This brave 5-month-old puppy presented to our clinic with an unfortunate and uncommon injury called a lip avulsion after a car accident. In this type of injury, the skin of the chin detaches from the lower jaw, exposing the jawbone and leaving the chin skin hanging like a “second mouth.” (We apologise for the graphic description! 😣)

Tank had already undergone surgery at an emergency vet centre, but unfortunately, the repair didn’t hold, and his chin was hanging down again. Dr Neville discussed the challenges of repairing such a complex injury, especially since this was a second attempt. With specialist surgery not an option for his family, Dr Neville stepped up, drawing on his experience with similar cases to try an alternative surgical technique.

Using a meticulous approach, Dr Neville drilled small tunnels through Tank’s jaw and chin bones to create anchor points for sutures. These sutures gradually re-attached the skin to the bone, and fine stitching along the gumline helped reconstruct his chin and gums.

The surgery was a success, but recovery required careful aftercare. Tank’s incredible owners went above and beyond, keeping his Elizabethan collar on, preventing scratching, and feeding him a special soft diet to minimise pressure on the repair.

And the result? Success! 🎉 Four weeks later, Tank’s chin had fully healed, and we removed the bone-anchoring sutures. He’s back to smiling his adorable puppy smile, with his chin firmly in place.

Tank truly kept his “chin up” through it all – what a superstar! ⭐ A big thank you to Tank’s family for their dedication and to Dr Neville and the surgical team for their expertise.

06/12/2024

How's this for a Feel-Good Friday story?! 🐶🐶

What are the odds? Bruce and Millie, two gorgeous Cavalier King Charles Spaniels from different families, were both booked in for sterilisation surgery on the same day. Imagine our delight when we realised Bruce and Millie are, in fact, brother and sister from the same litter – and we were able to witness the heart-warming reunion between these two!

Despite going to separate forever homes, of all the suburbs and clinics, both pups ended up in the same local area – and at our clinic! Their owners have since exchanged details and are planning some paw-some pup play dates to keep these siblings in touch.

Such a special moment and the perfect way to round off the week! Have a feel-good Friday, everyone! 💖

04/12/2024

Beautiful Bobbie popped in recently for her monthly Cytopoint injection to help keep her itchiness under control. We couldn’t help but admire her adorable Christmas-themed bandana – how festive and cute is she?! 😍 🎄

02/12/2024

Kickstarting the week with Jessie! 💕 Let's show this sweet girl some love!

25/11/2024

Monday mood: Dakota living the dream after her 'spa treatment' a.k.a. nail trim with a side of snooze (sedation) 😴💅 Fluffy blankets make everything better!

22/11/2024

Happy Friday! Meet Roy, who's just realised he's heading home a little lighter... 🍒💨 Don't worry, Roy, you're still a top dog in our eyes!

20/11/2024

As the weather warms up, let’s keep an eye on our furry friends! 🐾

Heatstroke can be life-threatening for cats and dogs, so it’s important to watch for warning signs like excessive panting, drooling, or lethargy—and act fast to prevent suffering. This informative poster has everything you need to know about recognising and preventing heatstroke in your companions.

Have the chat with your friends and family about ways to help keep our pets cool and comfortable this summer! 🌞❄️

18/11/2024

Good morning from handsome Jasper! 😻

British Shorthairs are renowned for their calm and patient nature, paired with an easy-going attitude. Their distinctive features include large, expressive eyes and a dense double coat that gives them a plush, cuddly appearance.

In 2011, a British Shorthair held the record for four years, for the loudest purr measuring an impressive 67.7 decibels – about as loud as a running dishwasher or a casual conversation! 🙀