West Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital

25/04/2025

🌍🐾 Happy World Veterinary Day! 🐾🌍
Today we celebrate our incredible veterinary team here at West Pennant Hills Vet—a group of compassionate, skilled, and dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to care for every animal that walks through our doors.

From the early mornings to the late nights, whether it's a routine check-up or a complex emergency, our vets, nurses, and support staff go above and beyond to ensure the health and happiness of your beloved pets.

World Veterinary Day is a reminder of the essential role veterinarians play—not just in animal health, but in public health, education, and the wellbeing of our community.
At the same time, it's important to recognise the emotional toll that veterinary care can take. The veterinary profession carries a significantly higher risk of mental health struggles and su***de than many other industries. Behind the calm, caring faces are individuals who manage enormous emotional burdens while continuing to show up every day for their patients.

That's why we also want to highlight the work of organisations like Not One More Vet, who are dedicated to supporting mental health within the veterinary community. Today is not just about celebration—it's also about compassion, awareness, and support for those who give so much of themselves to care for others.

To our amazing team: thank you for your expertise, your empathy, and your unwavering commitment.

And to our community: thank you for trusting us with your furry family members 💙
Here’s to our team, and to all the vets around the world making a difference every single day. Let’s keep supporting each other—because even caregivers need care.

19/04/2025

13/04/2025

🐾 Senior Pet Health Program: Helping Your Furry Friend Live Their Best Life 🐾
As our pets age, it's easy to miss the subtle signs that something might be wrong. Just like humans, senior pets are prone to a variety of health conditions, such as kidney disease, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and more. Early detection is key to ensuring your pet enjoys many happy and healthy years by your side!
Introducing Our Senior Pet Health Screening – a comprehensive health check tailored for pets 7+ years old (for dogs) or 10+ years old (for cats). This program focuses on the early detection of common senior pet conditions, giving your pet the best chance at a long, fulfilling life.

The screen involves the following:
🐶 Our skilled nursing team will run through a checklist of vital indicators to assist with interpretation of test results
🐱We will collect blood and perform comprehensive blood tests to evaluate your pet’s internal health
🐶We will check eye pressure to screen for glaucoma and other inflammatory eye diseases
🐶If we are able to obtain your pet’s urine or if you are able to provide a sample we will analyse as part of the package (collect urine jars free of charge from reception)
🐱Complimentary nail trim if needed
🐶Our nurses will contact you to provide the results and any veterinary recommendations.
These results will provide a valuable reference point, especially for any future treatments or health problems.
The cost for this package of valuable information is $195. If performed separately these items would be over $300
There are limited spots available and the promotion runs from Mon 5th of May until Fri 30th of May
For enquiries or to book call 94843004
Secure your spot!

17/03/2025

As pets age, deteriorating joints are inevitable, but while there's no cure for arthritis, you can slow its progression and manage discomfort.

A balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular exercise can help prevent or delay arthritis. Overweight pets are more prone to joint issues, so weight management is key. Exercise helps keep joints healthy, but be mindful of the intensity to avoid further damage. Swimming is a great low-impact option for dogs, but avoid cold water.

Make your pet's environment more comfortable by providing a soft, warm bed they can easily access and raising food and water bowls to prevent straining. Consider using a ramp to help them navigate stairs or get in and out of the car.

12/03/2025

Important Update: Microchip Registry Transition for Pets in Victoria and NSW
*mostly important for animals registered in Victoria and now living Nsw*

As many of you may be aware, the HomeSafeID microchip registry, used by vets and shelters since 2009, is shutting down. This means that microchip data for tens of thousands of pets is at risk of becoming untraceable. If your pet’s details are registered with HomeSafeID, it’s essential to act now to ensure your pet’s information is properly transferred to another registry.

Key Steps for Pet Owners:

Confirm Your Pet's Microchip Details:

All dogs and cats in NSW must be microchipped. You should have received your pet’s microchip number from the breeder, rescue organization, or vet. If you're unsure of your pet's microchip number, check adoption records, or have your vet scan your pet.

Check the Status of Your Pet’s Microchip:

Visit NSW Pet Registry to verify that your pet’s microchip number is properly listed. If the microchip isn't registered with a national database, you may need to transfer it to one.

Transfer Data from HomeSafeID:

If your pet is listed in HomeSafeID, it’s vital to transfer their registration to a new database before the service shuts down.

Check with Your Local Vet or Animal Shelter:

If you are unsure which registry your pet is listed with or need help transferring the data, reach out to your vet or animal shelter. They can guide you through the process.

For More Information:

For a detailed explanation of the issue, visit ABC News or read PetRescue’s article listed below.

Why This Matters: Ensuring your pet's microchip information is up-to-date and accessible is crucial, especially in case your pet ever goes missing. With HomeSafeID shutting down, now is the time to double-check that your pet’s details are transferred to a reliable registry, so you can be reunited with your pet if needed.

Taking a few minutes to verify and update your pet's microchip information will help ensure their safety and give you peace of mind.

https://www.petregistry.nsw.gov.au/ #/login

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-11/microchip-data-doubt-for-tens-of-thousands-of-pets/104921828

https://www.petrescue.com.au/library/articles/important-update-homesafe-id-microchip-registry-is-closing-here-s-what-you-need-to-do

24/01/2025

We will be closed on Monday 27th January for the Australia Day public holiday.
Have a safe and fun long weekend everyone.

20/01/2025

**UPDATE** POWER HAS BEEN FULLY RESTORED TO THE HOSPITAL

We now have our phones up and running!
However, we still only have limited power, and unfortunately, we do not have a time frame from Ausgrid as to when we will have full power again. In the meantime, we are doing our best to respond to all voicemails and emails from the weekend.
Thank you for your understanding!

19/01/2025

The clinic has been impacted by the weather on Friday. We have partially had our power restored but do not have lights or phones at the moment. We are working on getting everything back up and running as soon as possible. We will organise a phone diversion if the restoration is delayed. We will update our page as we receive further information. Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding. The WPH Vet Team.

09/01/2025

🎉CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!🎉
With everyone's help, we have raised $450 towards The Mini Kitty Commune
Thank you all and have a fantastic new year!