West Coast Vets

11/06/2024

The colder months have hit which is why it's important to give our senior pets some extra attention. Each year we offer a seniors package for both small and large animals tailored to target clinical ageing signs of our pets. These tailored tests can pick up early signs of arthritis, cushings disease and any abnormal lumps and bumps. Our seniors equine package is available for booking online with AFTERPAY available. 💦🌦☂️
https://www.westcoastvets.com.au/book-online?category=1998042f-b3b1-4da6-ac56-93dfc9265fbe&page=

West Coast Vets available for general and emergency care 24/7 for all animals large and small. Located in Forrestdale WA.

28/05/2024

Did you know when your horse is hospital it will enjoy that ’extra’ level of comfort thanks to our partners at Equissage Therapy Australia!!

Equissage helps improve performance, maintaining peak condition, assists with recovery, comfort and is as a powerful rehabilitation tool.
🔵🟢

23/05/2024

This June and July we celebrate our senior pets! One of our most popular packages is back for two months and ends on the 30th July.
🐾As our pets age its important to stay on top of their changing health needs. Just like older humans, dog and cats can suffer from diseases associated with old age. Thankfully many of these issues are avoidable or treatable.
🐾For pets aged 7 years + (*Large breed dogs ie Great Dane are considered senior at 5 years +)
You can book online following the below link: https://www.westcoastvets.com.au/book-online?category=0d3f4096-ac09-478d-802d-50b7acd0787f

20/05/2024

Shop and save online with our two day In-Sandout Sale. Due to the ongoing dry conditions in Perth and the shorter supply of hay we are continuing to see a large number of colic cases.
🏜 In-sandout is a pellet supplement containing psyllium husk and magnesium sulphate.
🌾Psyllium husk are used as a sand accumulation management tool that is used in feed. Some horses are resistant to the taste and texture of too much psyllium; therefore, combining the psyllium husk and magnesium sulphate in an easy to feed palatable pellet is the perfect option.
To shop and save use the following link to save 25% OFF 1.5kg and 3kg bags. Limited stock!
https://www.westcoastvets.com.au/product-page/eac-in-sandout

The use of psyllium husk and magnesium sulphate is well established as a protocol for the treatment of sand impactions in horses. Several studies exist showing that this is an effective treatment for sand enteropathy. Psyllium husk are used as a sand accumulation management tool that is used in feed...

15/05/2024

Thanks to Department of Primary Industries for this important coverage of the role of large animal veterinarians in the workplace.

Career spotlight series covering diverse and rewarding roles within the primary industries in Western Australia. To hear Dr Garnett Hall and Dr Maxwell Hall involvement and love for the industry follow the link below 🎥

Large animal veterinarianCareer spotlight series covering diverse and rewarding roles within the primary industries in Western Australia. Learn more about tr...

14/05/2024

If you're having a spring clean and have any old towels that need a new home we would love to take them off your hands.
Please drop to reception at West Coast Vets,10 Freeman Rd Forrestdale.

13/05/2024

Nuclear Scintigraphy is the gold standard diagnostic modality for upper limb issues in horses and is a vital tool for the correct diagnosis of complex, multi-site, upper limb, or spinal lameness.

Consult, scan and specialist report can all be achieved in a 48hr turn around. To speak to one of our specialist equine vets get in touch with our team today. Ph 9393 3373

10/05/2024

UTERINE PROLAPSE IN A COW!
It takes a village! This large uterine prolapse needed all hands on deck to be replaced late one evening, with Dr Codie, Dr Max, Dr Jess and nursing student Jacynta attending the call.

A uterine prolapse can happen after a difficult calving, and are an emergency; needing replacement as quick as possible to prevent infection.

For this girl, the placenta was removed and the uterus was cleaned. Sugar was placed on the uterus to reduce some of the swelling, and an epidural and quick sedation was administered to help get it back in. After a fair bit of muscle-work from all the vets and the farmers, sutures were placed to help prevent the uterus prolapsing again. She was kept on antibiotics and anti-inflammatories after surgery, and her and baby were up and drinking the next morning.

Thank god there's a shower back at the clinic for the vets!

09/05/2024

Due to the ongoing demand for our Gastrscope Days next weeks date on the 15th of May has only two spots left for booking so we have also opened up Thursday the 16th. You can book by:
1. Following the below link ⏬
2. Select your preferred time slot ⏰
3. Fill in your 🐴 details....and you are all done!

06/05/2024

Meet Gary the Cryptorchid!

Garry is a very rambunctious dude who came in for his routine castrate, but was found to have only had one testicle! The other one was found by ultrasound to be in his abdomen. Undescended testicles are more likely to form tumours and are at higher risk of torsion injuries.

Surgery was performed by Dr Codie to remove both testicles, with an abdominal incision made under a general anaesthetic to remove the undescended testicle, and a routine incision made through the sc***um to remove the external one. Anaesthetics in goats are always tricky, but Dr Brydie monitored Garry closely and he was the perfect patient throughout the procedure and recovered well!

We love our goats at West Coast Vets!

29/04/2024

Our Gastroscope Day has booked up, so we have opened up some more dates to take advantage off the $150 special price.
Bookings can be made online using the below link or by phoning our team on 9393 3373.
https://www.westcoastvets.com.au/booking-calendar/special-gastroscope-may?timezone=Australia%2FPerth&referral=service_details_widget

27/04/2024

We would like to wish all our amazing team a big happy World Veterinary Day! A special day to pay appreciation to the incredible dedication put in on a daily basis.

Thank you for all that you do, the late nights, long weekends and everything in between.

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08/04/2024

Our team are excited to announce that our next Gastroscope Day is the 8th of May. 📆
If you have concerns your horse may be suffering from gastric ulcers this is a great opportunity to get a diagnosis at our special $150 rate.

You can now book and pay using our online service with the added advantage of AfterPay. Visit www.westcoastvets.com.au or phone reception on 9393 3373.

29/03/2024

Our entire team would like to wish you all a family filled Easter long weekend.
If you are requiring a vet we do have a team available 24/7 for emergencies for both large and small animals.
We do please ask you phone ahead on 9393 3373 🐣

11/03/2024

Attention Graphic Images 🔔📢

Today West Coast Vets had this horse present to the team of equine vets with a very obvious severe laceration. Some well managed stitching and a drain inserted and this horse will be on the road to recovery ❤️‍🩹

15/02/2024

Welcome to our February Newsletter! We welcome two new vets to our team in Dr Jess and Dr Isabella, added date to our Gastroscope day for Monday the 19th and you can save by shopping online with the code 'summersale' for free shipping! read more below;

Welcome to our West Coast Veterinary Hospital Newsletter. February brings two new team members in Dr Jess and Dr Isabella, the equine breeding season is nearly wrapped up and we count down now till the first of our Gastroscope days for 2024.

13/02/2024

A common summer issue that affects horses is Haebronema infections. 🪰

Haebronema is a parasite that is spread by flies that lay eggs in sensitive areas. The most commonly affected areas include the p***s and eyelids.

These lesions can be severe and frequently require surgery to fix them due to their location and sensitivity on the horse.

Keep an eye out on your horse's especially this time of year when flies are prominent. If you have concerns and would like a consult please phone our team on 9393 3373

12/02/2024

A big warm welcome to .... Dr. Jess Martin with her first Caesarian section under the guidance of Dr. Maxwell Hall. Jess has worked at West Coast Veterinary hospital for several years as a student and now as a Veterinarian!
To know more about Dr Jess you can visit her profile on our team page:
www.westcoastvets.com.au/our-team

09/02/2024

2024 Perth Yearling Sales 🐴

Our vets role whilst on complex during the sales ranges from pre sale x-ray readings, to viewing yearlings conformation and general health during pre-sale inspections. If your looking for and equine specialist opinion our vets will be available for consultation. To register please contact:
[email protected] (08) 9393 3373

01/02/2024

What has been on the agenda today...a Bursoscopy on the hock region for a septic Calcaneal Bursa.
Do you know the difference between a Arthroscopy and a Bursoscopy? Let us know what your thoughts are....

23/01/2024

If you're having a spring clean and have any old towels that need a new home we would love to take them off your hands.
Please drop to reception at 10 Freeman Rd Forrestdale!

22/01/2024

This is always a good one that pops up! Horses continue to do interesting things 🐴 🪵

22/01/2024

Is your horse due for a Dental? You can now book online directly for dental packages on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th January with After Pay as an added advantage.
📲 If there is a date and time you would prefer please send us a PM and we can arrange this for you.

How often a horse is done depends on the individual horse’s age, dental conditions and what they are eating. Young horses need doing more often than mature horses and as a rule of thumb horses under the age of 5 years a dental appointment every 6 months is advised unlike mature horses over 5 years every 12 months.

Basic Equine Dental, Randlab Oral Wormer and Electrolyte Drench

18/01/2024

We have some exciting news for 2024! 💥💥
For our monthly promotions you will now be able to make bookings online and pay via AFTERPAY via our website!

To kick start the competition season we have added the below promotions that are open for bookings;
🩺 Gastroscope Day 21st February
🦷 Dental,Drench and Worm Pack 30th January
🦷 Dental,Drench and Worm Pack 27th February
🦷 Dental,Drench and Worm Pack 26th March

Booking is very simple, and can made by a click of the button plus with the added advantage of Afterpay. * Please note only the above services on the above dates are available for online booking/payment. Services to take place at West Coast Vets!

Follow the below link to make a booking today.📲

Surgery - Soft tissue, trauma, castrations, orthopaedics, gastrointestinal (including colics), laryngeal and sinus, arthroscopy, laparoscopy and laser.

16/01/2024

Unfortunately due to a large storm passing through we are without power and Rowley Rd is blocked off due to powerlines down 💥 our landline is diverted and we have vets available for emergencies if required!

Ph 9393 3373

04/01/2024

Congratulations to Primrose Court Warmblood Stud on this colourful new filly created here at West Coast Vets! 🙏

21/12/2023

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift or thank you pressie!! We have Gift Certificates available for purchase and email download for a range of values.
Visit the below link or email our team for more details [email protected]

Stuck on the perfect gift. Grab yourself a West Coast Vets Gift Voucher.

18/12/2023

Have you heard of Entropion?

What is Entropion? It's a condition led to be seen in newborn foals in which one or both of the eyelid margins are rolled inward causing irritation of the cornea.

To understand more regarding this condition read below. 📔🔽

12/12/2023

Small Animal Caesarean Surgeries would be one of the most common procedures that our team of vets perform here at West Coast Vets. This interesting video is a step by step talk through of the procedure and what to expect.. 📽

Go behind the scenes at West Coast Vets as our team perform a emergency Caesarean section surgery.

11/12/2023

Did you know we offer in hospital and on road Equine Dynamic Scope's?
As seen in the below demonstration video the Dynamic Scope can be used under saddle (or in the case of a racehorse in harness or during pace work). As the horse is working the below vision can been seen and recorded with the scope in place picking up any abnormalities in the airway which can be causing performance issues.
To chat to our team regarding having your horse scoped please phone 9393 3373!