COVID-19 virus is a common source of conversation, social media posts, and news articles. As this virus rears its ugly head in Australia, and across the globe, you may be wondering about its impact on your bond with your pets. At Midwest Vet Centre, we want to set the record straight, and help you separate [...]
With the holidays comes travel—visiting family and friends this time of year is part of the fun of the season. But, because no holiday morning is complete without your pet poking his head into gift bags to see what presents await, we’ve put together our top five tips for keeping your pets safe this season. [...]
A high quality diet is essential for your pet to grow and develop correctly, maintain an ideal weight, and have healthy skin and fur. Choosing food with quality ingredients provides her with better fuel, and helps ensure her good health with the correct amount and ratio of vitamins and minerals. Different pets have different nutritional [...]
You know you need to see your dentist twice per year for dental cleanings and check-ups to maintain good oral health. But, do you know that your pet requires the same dental care? Many pet owners are unaware of the importance of dental care for a pet’s overall health and well-being, so many pets suffer [...]
Australians love their pets and can’t imagine life without their furry friends. With one in three households claiming dog ownership and one in four households serving cats, why do so many pets need a loving home? Despite 62% of Australians welcoming pets into their homes, roughly 23 cats and dogs are euthanized every hour nationwide. [...]
Horses are big, beautiful creatures whom we love dearly, but sometimes they’re just not smart. Many of these four-legged beasts trot in from the pasture with gaping lacerations or damage to their eyes, making their owners dream of investing in horse-sized rolls of bubble wrap. For their size, horses are delicate creatures, prone to all [...]
As a pet owner, you probably don’t want to see another sharp needle anywhere near your beloved companion—and your pet is likely thinking the same thing. But, needles don’t always cause pain. Sometimes they’re used to actually relieve pain and discomfort. Here’s a look at how acupuncture—with it’s tiny needles—can help alleviate pain in arthritic [...]
An appropriate vaccination protocol plays an important role in your pet’s long-term wellness. Vaccines contain small particles of the disease they should protect against, and work by stimulating the immune system to recognize the disease particles as a threat. Once the immune system mounts a disease response, it will remember this threat and be prepared [...]
We believe you should be rewarded for providing top-notch care for your pet, and we are excited to introduce our Pay It Paw-ward loyalty rewards club, which rewards our treasured clients for choosing our clinic for their pet’s health and wellness care. Our program helps ensure your pet receives well-deserved love, attention, and care, as [...]
Australia claims the top spot on the “Countries with the Most Dangerous Animals” list. Included among all our deadly creatures are fleas and ticks, which cause a variety of potentially life-threatening diseases. Do you know how to keep yourself and your pet safe from these blood-sucking parasites? Fleas In Australia, fleas do not transmit diseases [...]