Heartlands Veterinary Hospitals

23/10/2025

🚨 Farmers Beware: Worming Your Dogs Is a Must! 🐶🚜
By Dr Farah Burton

When was the last time you wormed your rural or working dog? If you had to think about it - it’s probably time!

💡 If your farm dogs have access to offal or raw kangaroo meat, they should be wormed every 4 weeks. If not, a regular worming schedule every 3 months is still essential.

⚠️ Farm dogs can pick up some additional intestinal worms by eating raw offal or carcasses that city dogs wouldn't have access to, so keep them away from livestock organs and always use a wormer that covers all major intestinal worms.

👉 Hydatid tapeworms, in particular, can pose a serious risk to humans - especially children. These parasites can spread from infected dogs to people simply through contact.

Protect your dogs. Protect your family. A simple treatment goes a long way. 💊🐾

20/10/2025

17/10/2025

🌾🐾 Grass Seeds = Big Trouble for Pets! 🐶🐱✂️

Tiny grass seeds can cause BIG issues for our pets - getting stuck in ears, paws and fur, leading to painful infections for both dogs and cats. 😿🐾

💡 Tip: A full body clip for your long-haired pet in spring helps prevent grass seed problems before they start!

📅 Book your dog or cat in for a functional summer clip today — call us on (08) 9641 1383 to schedule an appointment!

10/10/2025

Happy World Vet Nurse Day
"We may be called 'just vet nurses' — but we are so much more.
We are anaesthesiologists, phlebotomists, radiology techs, receptionists, and administrative superstars.

We are the calm in a crisis, the gentle hands in recovery, the voice of reassurance for worried families. We are compassionate, skilled, and deeply committed to every life we touch — both animal and human.

We are proud. We are passionate. We are Veterinary Nurses."
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09/10/2025

🐾 World Veterinary Nurse Day 🐾

Vet Nurses and Animal Attendants are the backbone of Heartlands Veterinary Hospitals. They hold everything together with passion, empathy and incredible skill.

Our Nurses and Animal Attendants care for our patients like their own. They’re often the first to notice when something’s not quite right with a patient long before anyone else can tell. They are expert techs, gentle comforters and often miracle-workers. They handle the endless cleaning, washing and instrument kits with grace and humility.

To our vet nurses and animal attendants:
🐾💕You are the heart of what we do. Thankyou today and every day. 💕🐾

07/10/2025

Stunning Miss Rosie came in today for a visit 🐾💛 Of course, all the Heartlands staff had to sneak in some cuddles - safely off the ground! Rosie hasn't had all her vaccinations yet, so we're making sure she stays protected from nasties like parvovirus 💉✨

01/10/2025

Crate training is one of the kindest things you can do for your pup 🐾❤️

It’s more than just a training tool - it’s about safety, comfort and emotional wellbeing for your furry friend.

If your pup ever needs to visit the vet or stay overnight (which we all hope never happens), being used to a crate can make a world of difference. Imagine feeling unwell and suddenly being confined in a scary, unfamiliar space. 😢

A crate-trained pup sees their crate as a safe, cozy den - and not another stressor on top of physical exams, treatments or surgery while they are at the vets.

Crate training helps your pup feel safe, calm and secure — even when life gets tough.
Start early, start with love. 🐶💤

23/09/2025

🦎💚 Helping Our Wild Neighbours 💚🦎

Recently a kind member of the community brought a bobtail lizard into our hospital with a severe tail wound, likely caused by a lawnmower.

Our team acted quickly, providing X-rays, pain relief, expert bandaging, and a safe, quiet space for recovery. We even bought in a few of his favourite treats — blueberries and eggs — to encourage him to eat. 🫐🍳

After a few days of care and monitoring, he was transferred to the expert wildlife carers at WA Wildlife for ongoing rehabilitation. 🌿

At Heartlands Vet, we proudly cover the cost of first aid care for any injured wildlife brought to our hospital. If you would like to help us continue this life-saving work, please consider making a donation ❤️"

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to help injured wildlife — together, we can give these precious creatures a second chance. 💕

17/09/2025

🧡🐾 Fear Free, Because We Care 🐾🧡

At Heartlands Veterinary Hospital your pet’s comfort is just as important as their health. That’s why our team is committed to Fear Free handling principles—a gentle, science-based approach designed to reduce fear, stress, and anxiety during vet visits.

Last month, we had the pleasure of learning even more with the amazing Dr. Zoe Devine from Animal Sense, who delivered in-depth Fear Free Training to help us continue improving the care we give your furry family members. 👩‍⚕️🐶🐱

✨ What is Fear Free Handling?
It’s all about making vet visits less scary for pets—by using calming techniques, positive reinforcement, and reading your pet’s body language so they feel safe and secure.

🐕 What does that mean for you and your pet?
✔️ A calmer, more relaxed visit
✔️ Happier, less fearful pets
✔️ Easier exams and treatments
✔️ Better long-term health outcomes

We believe vet care should be as stress-free as possible—and we’re proud to keep learning and growing to give your pets the best experience possible. 💚

📞 Got questions about Fear Free visits? Just ask—we’re here to help!