Eaton Vet Clinic

27/08/2026

Weird symptom spotlight: nystagmus 👀

Nystagmus is an involuntary, rhythmic flicking eye motion which can occur in pets with issues affecting their internal balance systems. 🧠

Common acquired causes include:

• Middle or inner ear infections
• Idiopathic vestibular disease: a condition that can occur suddenly in senior pets
• Brain conditions such as strokes, infections, inflammation or masses
• Head trauma

However, breeds such as Siamese and Himalayan cats can be born with long-term pendular nystagmus, a benign condition which doesn’t generally affect their vision or general health.

If your pet ever shows any sudden eye changes, it’s always safest to have our vets promptly take a look! ⚠️

25/08/2026

“Can’t I just leave my pet’s diseased teeth to fall out on their own?”

We recommend against this for the following reasons:

⚠️ Pain – periodontal disease can be very painful, and it can take months to years before an affected tooth becomes loose enough to fall out

⚠️ Infection – periodontal disease involves infection, which can affect the health of your pet’s other vital organs and can also lead to painful tooth root abscesses necessitating emergency treatment

⚠️ The Yuck Factor – having a pet with super stinky breath is unpleasant for human family members, and can pose a significant health risk for immunocompromised owners too

For an assessment of your pet’s dental health, book a consultation with one of our vigilant vets.

20/08/2026

Dr Tom has donned all the PPE for his a**l gland flush today. We are getting major flashbacks to COVID times though this was much more smelly!

20/08/2026

Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t worry about your pet if they require dental extractions:

🦷 We use various forms of pain relief prior to, during, and after the dental procedure to ensure minimal discomfort is felt by your pet

🦷 We only remove teeth if we think they are too diseased to save – so in general, pets will actually be more comfortable when these problematic teeth are out!

🦷 Your pet will still be able to eat a standard canine or feline diet, even with multiple teeth removed

For more reassurance about pet dental procedures, consult our kind and compassionate team.

19/08/2026

To help keep our team safe, we kindly ask our clients to observe the following guidelines. Our aim is to help your pet in a safe, calm, and compassionate way, and your help with this is very much appreciated.
• Please inform us of any history of aggression, fear, or discomfort your pet may experience.
• Ensure your pet is on a leash or in a carrier at all times.
• If your pet has a history of aggression, we may require a muzzle before any procedures.
• Please call ahead if your pet requires sedation or calming options – we will often need to dispense these to you to administer in advance of your scheduled appointment.
• Trust our judgment. If our team advises stopping or altering a procedure, this decision is always made in the best interests of your pet and the people caring for them.
• Thank you for helping keep our team safe.

18/08/2026

While minimally processed foods can certainly have health benefits, raw chicken is one unprocessed food that can hold more risks than advantages.

Unfortunately, raw chicken:

⚠️ Is frequently contaminated with harmful bacteria such as Salmonella or Campylobacter, which can pose health risks to both pets and people (particularly those who are pregnant or immunocompromised)

⚠️ Is a significant risk factor for a rapid-onset paralysis condition in dogs known as Acute Polyradiculoneuritis or Coonhound paralysis (which can look similar to tick paralysis)

For more pet nutritional safety advice, consult our knowledgeable vets. 🩺

14/08/2026

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In November I'll be taking part in the 7-7 Run For Ahlia.

The 7-7 Run for Ahlia is a fundraising running challenge in honour of Ahlia Williams, who passed from the deadliest form of childhood cancer, DIPG, at just 7 years old.

I'll be running to help raise vital funds for RUN DIPG to support world-leading research into better treatments for children diagnosed with DIPG/DMG.

I am trying to fundraise $500 to help RUN DIPG. Please help me by making a donation through my page:
https://rundipg-org.grassrootz.com/7-to-7-run-for-ahlia/braden-collins

The 7-7 Ultra is the ultimate endurance challenge, designed to push runners physically and mentally further with every passing hour. Inspired by the popular backyard ultra format, this event adds a unique twist: the distance increases by 500 metres every hour.

The challenge begins at 7:00am with a 5km course starting and finishing at the Bunbury Runners Club. One hour later, runners tackle the same 5km course plus one 500m lap of the oval. At 9:00am, it's the 5km course plus two laps of the oval. Then another lap is added every hour.

As the day unfolds, so does the challenge.

Each start line becomes a test of determination, pacing, nutrition and resilience. The distances steadily grow, fatigue begins to build, and runners must decide whether they have what it takes to answer the bell for another hour.

The final challenge starts at 7:00pm: the 5km course plus 12 laps of the oval. By then, participants will have covered over 100km and conquered a full day of running.

It only takes a minute and any money you can give (no matter how large or small) will go a long way to helping me reach my target.
Thank you, I really appreciate your support.
Braden.

13/08/2026

Do you know how to quickly check your dog’s dental health?

Flip the lip!

Rating this dog’s dental health:

🦷 Uniformly salmon-pink gums along the gum-tooth margin, with no redness, swelling or recession of the edges (only some normal black speckly pigmentation) = great!

🦷 A comfortable mouth, with no significant unpleasant odour (you’ll have to trust us on this one!) = great!

🦷 Early calculus accumulation in the green circled areas = dental cleaning is ideally recommended to reverse this early disease and restore the mouth to perfect health!

Contact our clinic for personalised advice.

12/08/2026

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Locum Veterinary Nurse Wanted
Bunbury & Eaton, South West WA | 21 September – 21 November 2026
Fancy a change of scenery for Spring? We're after a skilled Veterinary Nurse to cover two spells of Long Service Leave across our Bunbury & Eaton clinics. Great if you're between jobs, travelling, or just after a solid stretch of flexible work in a beautiful part of the world.
The Role
• Support our vets through consults and procedures
• Monitor anaesthetics and surgical patients
• Deliver top-notch care to medical and hospital patients
• Potential to work with a Specialist Surgeon
What We're After
• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent), preferably with minimum 2 years of vet nursing experience
• Comfortable across surgery, hospital, consult nursing and reception roles
• Great communicator and team player
• Cool-headed, organised and adaptable
• Genuinely loves great patient care
What's On Offer
• Warm, welcoming team
• Modern, well-equipped facilities
• Working alongside experienced vets and a Specialist Surgeon
• Full-time hours, completed over 4 x 9.5hour days (giving you plenty of time to explore our wonderful part of the world)
• Saturday mornings are additional, on a shared roster and paid at penalty rates as appropriate
• LSL cover is from 21st Sept to 21st Nov 2026, but the position can start earlier and there is the potential for a permanent position following locum cover if we all click!
About Us
We're a group of two small animal clinics in the beautiful South West of Western Australia. Our hospitals are well equipped with the usual diagnostic and monitoring gear and backed by an experienced, supportive team of vets and qualified nurses. We're all about delivering a high standard of veterinary care in a warm, friendly environment.
Apply now — send your CV and cover letter to Josie at [email protected]

11/08/2026

“Oof, your breath stinks!” 😮‍💨

If you have thought this about your pet on more than one occasion, it’s definitely time to book them in for a dental health check with one of our kind and gentle vets! 🦷

Bad breath is sometimes the only symptom of dental disease that owners will notice in their pet, as many dogs and cats will continue to eat relatively normally, even if their mouth is sore.

The earlier that your pet’s dental disease is treated, the more likely it is that their issues can be managed without the requirement for extractions. The result: better comfort, health and breath for your pet, and lower treatment costs for you. Wins all round! ✨