Heartlands Veterinary Hospitals

27/12/2025

🎄🐶 Leftover Christmas ham? Keep it away from your dog!

It may feel festive to share, but fatty foods like ham are a top cause of pancreatitis in dogs. Pancreatitis is a painful and potentially life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas.

🚫 Smart dog owners skip the ham scraps and stick to their dogs normal diet over the festive season

Keep an eye out for vomiting, tummy pain, diarrhoea, lethargy or loss of appetite and if you’re concerned about your pet this Christmas, contact Heartlands Veterinary Hospital. ❤️🐾

23/12/2025

🎄🐾 If your pet gets sick or injured this festive season, Heartlands Vet is here for you and your furry friends!

We provide 24/7 emergency care for both large and small animals from our Heartlands York Hospital at 14 Macartney St, York.

We hope you never need us but just in case, save our After Hours Emergency number to your contacts: 0418 264 423📞❤️

18/12/2025

This sweet little juvenile possum was brought to Heartlands Vet Hospital in Toodyay by our amazing local wildlife carers Marsupial Mammas and Pappas, after being found on the roadside by a kind member of the public. Her examination showed she had a some scratches and she was given X-rays and pain relief — luckily, no broken bones! 🩺💚

She then returned to Marsupial Mammas and Pappas for further rest and care, and we are pleased to report she made a full recovery and has now been released back into the bush where she belongs. 🐾🌳

What a fantastic team effort to giving this little possum a second chance! 💚

12/12/2025

🐾 Spot’s Close Call!

Farm dog Spot gave his family a big scare after swallowing a sharp bone that caused a dangerous bowel perforation. Thanks to the quick action of his owner and the amazing team at Heartlands Vet Hospital, Spot underwent lifesaving surgery and several days in intensive care.

We’re happy to say he’s now back on the farm, happy, healthy, and working sheep again! 💚🐑

A great reminder: bones can be more dangerous than they look — always keep a close eye on what your pets pick up!

07/12/2025

03/12/2025

❤️🐾 Did you know your local vet clinic in Quairading is open every second Wednesday?

We offer vaccinations, sterilisations, health checks for large and small animals, blood tests, and so much more right here in your community.

📅 Appointments are available. Phone 9641 1383 to book.

Thank you for supporting local. We’re here for you and your pets!

02/12/2025

Meet Freya, the cutest little Highland calf who visited our York clinic recently with a nasty gastrointestinal upset. 🐮💛


Thanks to Dr. Rianne’s care (and a hospital stay), she bounced back beautifully and headed home feeling much better!


And yes… our team definitely enjoyed plenty of fluffy Highland cuddles while she was with us. 🥰✨

27/11/2025

🐾 Why Vets Love Lick Mats! 🐾

You might think a Lick Mat is just a fun treat for your pet but at Heartlands Veterinary Hospitals, it’s a game changer! 🐶🐱

By encouraging soothing repetitive licking, these mats help to calm anxious cats and dogs, releasing feel-good endorphins and helping to make vet visits a whole lot less stressful for your beloved pet. 💆‍♀️

From vaccinations to nail trims, baths to blood draws, Lick Mats reduces your pets anxiety, allowing our vets to work more safely and helping everyone stay relaxed. It’s a simple tool that supports fear-free, low-stress care and happier visits to Heartlands for our furry friends. 💚

👉 Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference!

20/11/2025

🌾 It’s Grass Seed Season! 🌾

Those tiny grass seeds can cause big problems for our furry friends, working their way into ears, eyes, paws, and skin and can sometimes leading to painful infections or abscesses.

💡 Prevention tips:
✂️ Keep longer coats trimmed (especially paws, belly, armpits & ears)
🚶‍♀️ Avoid seedy grassy areas
🤲 Check your pet’s coat after walks

👀 Watch for signs: head shaking, limping, swelling, coughing, or excessive licking. These could mean a grass seed has hitched a ride!

If you suspect your pet’s picked up one, contact your vet right away as early action makes all the difference. ❤️🐾