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West Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital

Locality: West Pennant Hills

Phone: +61 2 9484 3004

Address: 138 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills 2125 West Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.wphvet.com.au

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24.01.2022 Meet the adorable Chewie He came in recently to be desexed and as you can see was as snug as a bug in a rug. It is recommended that any dog not required for breeding purposes is desexed at around six months of age. Desexing surgery requires a general anaesthetic and involves the removal of the testicles of males, known as neutering, or the ovaries and uterus of females, known as spaying. The benefits associated with having your pet desexed:... *eliminates the risk of unwanted litters *decreases the risk of mammary tumours in females and prostate issues in males *behavioural issues like aggression,destructive behaviour and dominance See more

23.01.2022 Wishing all our clients a safe and happy Easter break.

22.01.2022 We will be closed on the Queen’s Birthday Public holiday on June 8th.

19.01.2022 We will be closed on Sunday 25th April for Anzac Day but will be open again on Monday 26th April for business as normal. Lest we forget.

18.01.2022 Meet the very happy Pepper Pepper is a regular visitor here every month for his cartrophen injection for elbow dysplasia. He’s an adorable 4 1/2 year old Pug cross who is very adept at getting liver treats out of all the staff here. As seen in these photos! The elbow is a complex joint made up of the humerus,radius and ulna bones. For the elbow to function normally and comfortably these bones need to fit together perfectly and the surfaces to be covered by healthy joint cartilage. If these three bones do not fit together properly it causes pain, lameness and the development of arthritis. Dogs with this condition often stand with their front paws turned outwards. Theories as to the exact cause include genetic, defects in cartilage growth, trauma and diet.

17.01.2022 As of Tuesday 1st December we are relaxing our COVID-19 restrictions. We are now allowing 3 clients in to the clinic at a time. In order to allow us to serve as many different clients as possible we ask that only one person accompany their pet into the clinic. There is only room for 2 people in the reception area so we may need ask clients to wait in the consulting rooms to maintain current social distancing requirements. We have registered as a COVID safe business with Service NSW and have a QR code on the door and we would recommend that you can log on when you arrive. We appreciate everyone's understanding and patience as we try to do our bit to control (and hopefully eliminate) community transmission of COVID-19.

16.01.2022 With the recent local outbreak of COVID19 cases in our area, we are amending our procedures. We will be single-booking consults and conducting them outside in the carpark whenever possible. As it is very difficult to socially distance, we will be wearing masks for the foreseeable future. We would support clients attending the practice to also wear masks. Unlike in April we will still be sending reminders and doing routine procedures, however the appointments will be more lim...ited than usual. Please understand if there is not an appointment available on the same day as you call. We will still endeavour to see urgent cases as quickly as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience these changes cause, but we need to keep everyone as safe as possible. We hope that we can relax these changes in a few weeks and we will post again when that is the case.

16.01.2022 Meet Frank the cat Frank comes in for his regular vaccinations and check up each year. We also give his ears and skin a good check over as well. Because he’s an all white cat he is more prone to having issues with his skin. White animals are prone to a number of health complications, with sunburn and skin cancer particularly common. It is most often caused by ultraviolet(UV) damage from excess sun exposure. Pure white cats and dogs are at risk of developing skin cancers, ...normally around the ears,nose and eyelids, where the hair is thin or non-existent. The most common form of skin cancer of white cats is called squamous cell carcinoma(SCC), that can be painful and disfiguring if left untreated. The use of a pet friendly sunscreen and keeping them indoors where able between 10am and 4pm(out of the main heat of the day) is helpful. See more

16.01.2022 Thanks to everyone for staying home and complying with our COVID19 operational changes. As of Monday June 1 we will be relaxing our restrictions a little. To comply with the 4m social distancing guideline we will only be accepting two clients into the clinic at a time. As a result, we can only have one owner accompanying their pet at this time. To control the number of clients in the clinic we will be continuing to keep the door locked. We request that owners use the hand s...anitiser at the front desk on arrival and will be limiting direct face to face contact to 10 minutes. Louise is due to have her baby in a few weeks and has just started her maternity leave. Gillian is still a little restricted by the arm she broke at Easter. Otherwise, we are almost entirely back to normal staffing levels. Grooming, nail clipping, vaccinations and all veterinary procedures will now be returning to normal. We will be sending out reminders from this week onwards. We hope to be able to further relax these measures from July onwards but will update everyone when that happens.

15.01.2022 We have had an albino indian ringneck parrot brought to the clinic. He or she is in good health. There is no microchip or leg band to identify him or her and locate an owner. We have searched various lost pet databases without success. He/she was found in a chicken coop on 2nd March and according to the finder had been in the coop for a few days. We would great appreciate any assistance in finding the owner of this bird.

12.01.2022 Happy Vet Nurse Day Today we are celebrating all the amazing work our vet nurses do taking care of your furry, feathery and scaley babies. And we all know the best way to a vet nurse’s heart is through sweet treats! As seen in the awesome mini cupcakes bought in to us today.

11.01.2022 Due to circumstances beyond their control, one of our clients needs to rehome their cats. Charlie will be okay going to a home on her own but if possible Jasper and Poppy need to go to a home together, as they are a bonded pair.

09.01.2022 One of our lovely client’s cat has gone missing. If you see him please contact his owner or let us know.

09.01.2022 Our groomer Renee has been in demand recently and is currently fully booked until Christmas but we have a cancellation list so feel free to leave your details if your pooch needs a spruce leading up to Christmas. The summer months are also busy and she is taking bookings for January next year so it is always a good idea to book ahead. Renee is currently grooming on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Please note that Renee is a subcontractor and sets her own prices so it is best to talk to her for a grooming estimation. The reception staff can provide a guideline according to weight over the phone. We recently increased the facility fee we charge her so she is likely to pass this on in her charges. For a full groom for a dog under 10kg her fee starts from $70.

07.01.2022 Meet Nala We have seen Nala since she was a tiny puppy! She’s a Maltese cross and is now 1 year old. She came to see us recently suitably dressed for the occasion with a purple bow! She had been limping on and off on her hind leg and has been diagnosed with a luxating patella. A luxating patella(or kneecap) can slip in and out of its normal position. This condition is very common in young small breed dogs such as Poodles, Pomeranians and Shih Tzus, and does occur occasionally in large breed dogs. It is generally caused by the abnormal alignment of the patella(kneecap) tendon. You will usually notice an occasional skipping step in your dogs walk or notice your pet may be favouring a leg.

07.01.2022 A Sulphur crested cockatoo was handed into us last week,14th July. We believe it to be a male. We think he is someone’s pet as he is very chatty and quite tame. He is in good health and being cared for by a trusted foster carer while we try to find his owner. There was no leg ring on him and he isn’t microchipped. If this sounds like your pet or someone you know please contact us on 9484-3004.

03.01.2022 UPDATE 10/11/20- Thankyou to everyone who shared our post. We have found his owner. We had a deceased entire male cat left on our doorstep recently. Unfortunately he does not have a microchip so we cannot notify his family. He was wearing a black collar so is owned. We have been holding him in case his owner called. If you know anyone who is missing a black cat please ask them to contact us on 94843004 and we will provide a photo. ... We are unable to hold him indefinitely so we are hoping to hear from his owner before Wednesday 18th November. We would like to know if his owner would like to collect him and bury him at home or have him cremated.

02.01.2022 Just a reminder that August is pet dental month! We are offering reduced dental prices for the entire month! The scale and polish fee is reduced by $109 for dogs and $77 for cats. This offer is only available to dogs and cats who have mild or moderate dental disease. Feel free to call us to book a free nurse dental exam to confirm the grading of your pet's teeth. We are booking out fast, so please call us on 9484 3004 to make a booking.