Warwick Veterinary Hospital

27/10/2026

Poor Obie gave us all quite the fright today!

An unfortunate little accident while being groomed left Obie with a tiny nick on his tongue. Unfortunately, tongues have an incredible blood supply, meaning even the smallest cut can cause a surprising amount of bleeding! 😳

When Opie arrived and we saw how much blood there was, we thought he might need stitches, but thankfully, with a little sedation, some gentle pressure, followed by a quick GA and some tissue glue, we were able to get the bleeding under control and avoid a big surgery altogether!

Accidents like this can happen in a split second, even with the greatest care. ❤️

And of course, no visit to Warwick Vet would be complete without plenty of post op cuddles!

26/10/2026

TWO BEE STINGS AND ONE VERY SICK LITTLE MISSY! 🐝

It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen a reaction this severe to a bee sting!

Missy was rushed into Warwick Vet last week in a very concerning condition. She was frothing at the mouth, unstable on her properly on her feet while breathing rapidly with increased effort.

Her heart rate was just 100 beats per minute, and her blood pressure was critically low, with a MAP of only 40 mmHg! 😳

She was experiencing anaphylactic shock, a potentially fatal allergic reaction.

Initially treated with an antiemetic and antihistamine, she required emergency adrenaline once we identified just how dangerously low her blood pressure was.

On examination, we removed a bee sting from her LEFT paw. But then we noticed her RIGHT paw was extremely swollen, with a bruised area suggesting she’d most likely been stung TWICE! 🐝🐝

Both of her poor little paws were incredibly sore, so we also used cold compresses to help reduce the swelling and provide some much-needed relief.

And despite everything she’d been through, she was such a beautiful little patient, resting her paws on the cool towel while we cared for her.

So why are bee stings so dangerous?

Most bee stings cause localised pain and swelling, but in some animals, the venom can trigger a severe allergic reaction.

Anaphylaxis can cause blood pressure to plummet, circulation to fail and breathing to become difficult. Without urgent treatment, this can rapidly progress to organ failure, cardiac arrest and even death.

With a MAP of just 40, this little girl was already in a life-threatening situation. Without emergency intervention, the outcome could have been devastating. 💔

Thankfully, she received the emergency treatment she desperately needed, along with plenty of TLC from our nursing team.

⚠️ A reminder to all pet owners: If your pet is stung and starts drooling excessively, vomiting, becoming weak or wobbly, struggling to breathe or collapsing, don’t wait! Seek emergency veterinary care immediately.

Sometimes the smallest things can cause the biggest emergencies. 🐝❤️

20/10/2026

PARVOVIRUS ALERT – PERTH NORTHERN SUBURBS

We want to make our clients and local community aware that cases of canine parvovirus have been confirmed in Balcatta and surrounding suburbs.

With cases so close to home, we’re urging dog owners to be extra vigilant and make sure their pets are up to date with their vaccinations.

Parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening virus, particularly for puppies and unvaccinated dogs.

Signs to watch out for:
🐾 Vomiting
🐾 Diarrhoea (sometimes bloody)
🐾 Lethargy or weakness
🐾 Loss of appetite

Vaccination is your dog’s best protection!

Parvovirus can survive in the environment for long periods and can be spread through contaminated surfaces, shoes and clothing. Your dog doesn’t need to come into direct contact with an infected dog to be exposed.

PLEASE CALL BEFORE ARRIVING

If your dog is showing any of these symptoms, please give us a call before bringing them into the clinic. This allows us to take precautions to protect our other patients.

If you’re unsure whether your dog’s vaccinations are up to date, get in touch with our team. We’re always happy to check!

Early detection and treatment can save lives.

Please share to help spread awareness and keep our local dogs safe!

Dog owners are being urged to watch for signs of a potentially deadly virus after canine parvovirus was detected in Balcatta and surrounding suburbs.

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19/10/2026

A little Corgi cuteness to brighten your Monday 🥰

We had these adorable little visitors in on Saturday for their very first vaccinations!

It’s safe to say they stole a few hearts while they were here! Between those little legs, big ears and fluffy bottoms, our team couldn’t get enough of them! 😍🍑

07/10/2026

As a client have you ever thought… what DO vet nurses actually do? 👀

Well, as Dr Kat has very clearly demonstrated… A LOT…

It’s easy to assume that when your pet comes into a veterinary hospital, most of their care is performed by the vet. And while our vets obviously have a huge job, our veterinary nurses have just as much if not even more involvement in your pet’s day-to-day care behind the scenes.

They monitor anaesthetics, notice tiny changes in patients, place IV catheters, collect blood, administer medications and fluids, run lab tests, take X-rays, assist with surgery, assess pain, recover and monitor hospital patients… and that barely scratches the surface.

They’re your pet’s advocates, their comfort when you can’t be there, and the people spending the most time caring for them throughout their stay.

And THEN there’s keeping the vets organised, finding everything they can’t find, making equipment magically work, supporting clients, endless cleaning and an unreasonable amount of poo. 💩🤦🏻‍♀️

So next time your pet spends the day with us here at the clinic, remember there’s a whole team of incredible nurses behind the scenes caring for them too.
They may not always be the face you see in the consult room, but they’re a HUGE part of your pet’s care. 🐾

07/10/2026

IT’S VETERINARY NURSE APPRECIATION WEEK! ❤️

So of course we have to celebrate our amazing Warwick Vet nursing team!

Our nurses are behind so much of what happens in our hospital every single day… caring for your pets, monitoring anaesthetics, running diagnostics, recovering patients, reassuring worried owners, keeping our vets organised, giving endless cuddles and cleaning up a LOT of bodily fluids along the way. 💩

They are skilled, compassionate, hardworking and such an important part of everything we do. We genuinely couldn’t do it without them.

And this week we’d love our clients to help us show them some love too!

If you’re popping into the clinic, you’ll find some little hearts at reception. Write a message to our nurses and let them know what they’ve meant to you and your pet. 🥹❤️

We’ll be collecting them throughout the week for the team to read.

Happy Veterinary Nurse Appreciation Week to our absolute legends!

06/10/2026

Look what Dr Hari pulled out of Tommy’s ear!

Poor Tommy came in with copious amounts of purulent discharge coming from his right ear canal. On examination, an ear polyp was found to be the culprit.

This was actually Dr Hari’s first ear polyp removal…
Hari successfully removed this ENORMOUS polyp from Tommy’s ear… and it’s safe to say we were all pretty impressed when we saw the size of it! 🤯

Ear polyps can cause ongoing irritation, inflammation and infection, and can lead to significant discharge and discomfort.

Hopefully Tommy’s ear is going to feel a whole lot better without this monster taking up residence in there!

Well done Dr Hari! 👏