Halls Head Small Animal Clinic

24/01/2025

Reminder- carpark works at the clinic.Very limited access available, please use Pampas Way.

21/01/2025

We will be open as normal this week and Saturday but CLOSED Monday JAN 27TH .

18/01/2025

08/01/2025

Dr Richard has a new additon of a rescue with the help of the amazing volunteers at SAFE Broome ,we are currently collecting donations at reception.

🐾 Help Us Build a Better Future for SAFE Broome
Support Our Mission! 🐾

SAFE Broome rescues and rehomes countless animals in need every year, but we can’t do it alone. Your support allows us to provide food, medical care, and safe homes for these animals.

💖 Want to help? Donate, foster, or volunteer today at: https://safe.org.au/safe-broome/.

Together, we’re creating brighter futures for animals in Broome.

06/01/2025

🐡 The Animal Poisons Helpline expects a seasonal increase in the number of calls regarding pufferfish exposure over summer. Pufferfish, also known as toadfish, blowfish or simply blowies, can be very attractive to pets. Dogs have been known to quickly eat washed up pufferfish before their owners can stop them. Sometimes pet owners may be unaware that their pet has ingested a pufferfish until they develop signs of poisoning soon after a visit to the beach.

Most pufferfish are toxic when ingested. They contain a highly potent neurotoxin known as tetrodotoxin in their organs and skin. Pufferfish ingestion can be life-threatening and result in a rapid onset of paralysis which typically begins in the back legs and progresses forward to the respiratory muscles. Other signs of poisoning may include vomiting, tremors and possibly seizures.

We would like to remind all dog owners to be cautious with their pets whilst visiting the beach. Keeping your dog leashed is a good idea and can be a useful strategy to prevent your dog eating beached pufferfish, jellyfish and other poisonous marine creatures such as sea hares. Whilst on the beach, always observe your pets and do not allow them to approach washed-up fish. To the fishing enthusiasts, please immediately return any pufferfish that are caught to the water rather than leaving them behind where dogs may eat them.

If your pet has ingested a pufferfish, they require urgent veterinary attention. Do not wait for signs of poisoning to develop. Whilst ensuring the wellbeing of your poisoned pet is paramount, veterinary care for poisoning can often be costly. Pet insurance provides peace of mind and protection in these events. The Animal Poisons Helpline is proudly sponsored by Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance, who are currently offering two months of their Nose-to-Tail Cover for free in the first year of coverage for Helpline followers. Visit https://quote.bowwowinsurance.com.au/?promo=AP368 for more information.

☎️ The Animal Poisons Helpline provides free advice to pet owners in Australia and can be reached on 1300 869 738 (AU), 0800 869 738 (NZ), 3106 4216 (SG), (917) 722-5958 (US) or +1917 722-5958 (CAN). If you are a member of a veterinary team you can also join the Animal Poisons Centre For Vets Facebook group which is regularly updated with toxicology tidbits and poisoning trends.

05/01/2025

Do you know what to do in a first aid emergency with your dog?

Join us for an informative workshop covering essential first aid for dogs, life saving CPR skills, plus husbandry and handling skills to prepare dogs for visits to the vet.

Full presentation by a qualified vet nurse and dog trainer, course notes, practical sessions and Q&A.

Dates:

Sunday 19th January 2025 (1.30pm - 4.00pm) at Applied Vocational Training, 39 Epsom Ave, Ascot PERTH 6104

Cost: $55

What previous attendees have said:

“Great course for anyone that owns or looks after dogs. Will definitely be recommending it to anyone I know who owns a dog!! Natasha who ran our course was lovely and a great presenter!”

“I've done this course twice now & have found it so useful each time. It's given me confidence that I will know what to do if something were to happen to either of my dogs. It was presented well with ample opportunity to ask questions & to practice skills such as bandaging. Every dog owner should take a Canine First Aid course!”

“I loved this course. I have taken a few Canine First Aid courses over the years but this one was by far the best. Our facilitator was a Veterinary Nurse and it was great to be able to draw on her experience of emergencies in Veterinary Practice such as snake bites, and road traffic accidents, and how best to administer CPR, stem bleeding, deal with shock etc. Highly recommend to anyone new to Canine First Aid or as a refresher. Thank you IMDT for providing this highly informative and important course!”

“Excellent course! I enjoyed being able to apply some of the knowledge on my "patient" in class. Kate was an excellent presenter with a wealth of knowledge that she is so willing to share. I enjoyed the real life scenario discussions as well.”

“Great course, really well presented and the content and hands-on were well balanced.”

Book online today at:

https://www.imdt.com.au/imdt-courses/imdt-first-aid-workshop/

31/12/2024

31/12/2024

SAFE Broome have unfortunately been facing increasing numbers of relinquishments for owned pets over the last few weeks and months. Many of these animals find themselves looking for new homes through no fault of their own. We are struggling to manage the incoming numbers and hate having to turn them away. Without foster carers we are unable to help these pets.

If you've considered fostering but are unsure how to proceed please reach out to us.
If you'd like to help an older dog please reach out to us.
If you have questions about how it works please reach out to us - [email protected]

We have a number of dogs looking for care, males / females, large / small, from a few months old to 9 years old.

Here is the foster sign up form if you think you can help an animal in need:
https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=zd0640&method=online_form_html&formid=17

(Please note to join our foster carers & volunteers page you have to be a registered foster carer)

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29/12/2024

It's been alittle hectic the last few days so some catch up photos 🥰

26/12/2024

Boxing Day -puppies🥰

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas 🎄to all our amazing clients and furrbabies. Thank you for supporting Halls Head Small Animal Clinic .Thank you to all our incredible team for always being awesome. Have a safe and relaxing day.🥰