West Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital

24/11/2025

🐾 Updates are here - but your groomer isn’t going anywhere!
Bubbles n’Paws is rolling out new booking and operation changes whilst remaining connected to our vet hospital.

22/11/2025

Puppy cuddles between consults? Don’t mind if we do 🐶🥰

19/11/2025

The best part of our job? Watching pets go home healthy and happy!🐾

17/11/2025

Are you a dog breeder in NSW? 🐶 📣
New dog breeding laws start 1 December 2025. From mandatory breeder
identification to lifetime litter limits, find out what the changes mean for you.

Learn more: dpi.nsw.gov.au/dpi/animals/animal-welfare/advice/pets/dogs

12/11/2025

Some patients just make your whole day!😝🐾

11/11/2025

Bad breath isn’t just a cosmetic issue - it’s a sign something deeper might be going on.

Untreated dental disease allows bacteria to enter the bloodstream, potentially affecting the heart, liver, and kidneys. Regular dental care is an easy way to protect your pet’s overall health from the inside out. 🦷💙

Call us or book online for your pet’s dental check with us today!

05/11/2025

04/11/2025

Fish loves a bit of wraslin'!

28/10/2025

Spooky, silly or downright adorable - we want to see it! 👻
Post your pet’s Halloween photo to enter & win $50 credit! 🐾
⚠️ Friendly reminder: Please keep chocolate, lollies and sugar-free treats (xylitol) well out of paw’s reach — many are toxic to pets.

21/10/2025

☀️ Hot weather is on the way – keep your pets safe from heat stress!

With the forecast heating up this week, please remember our pets feel the heat much quicker than we do. Heat stroke can come on fast and is life-threatening.

How to help keep them cool:
✅ Provide plenty of shade and fresh, cool water
✅ Avoid walking dogs in the hottest parts of the day
✅ Check the pavement before walking – if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws
✅ Never leave pets in cars – even for a short time
✅ Offer cooling mats, fans or a damp towel to lie on
✅ For brachycephalic breeds, elderly pets or those with medical conditions – extra caution is essential

Early signs of heat stress: heavy panting, drooling, weakness, bright red gums, vomiting or collapse.

If you’re worried your pet may be overheating, contact us immediately – early treatment is critical.

Stay cool and keep them comfortable 🐶🐱💧

16/10/2025

🐾 Umbilical Hernias - What Are They? 🩺

Meet Vixen! This little superstar recently came in to have an umbilical hernia repaired and we’re happy to report they’ve recovered beautifully!

An umbilical hernia is a small bulge that can appear near a pet’s belly button (the spot where the umbilical cord was attached before birth). It happens when a small gap remains in the abdominal wall, allowing tissue or fat to push through.

In many cases, umbilical hernias are small and harmless, but some can enlarge or trap tissue, which can become painful or dangerous. That’s why we often repair them during desexing surgery - a quick procedure that prevents future complications.

Vixen was a model patient from start to finish and is now back to cuddles and feeling their best again! 🐶✨

If you’ve noticed a soft bump on your pet’s tummy, it’s always best to have it checked by your vet. Early detection and simple treatment can make all the difference.