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 [...]
For the month of April we are offering, in conjunction with Bohringer-Ingellheim, free ACTH testing for your horses and ponies! Yay! Free!… but wait… what is ACTH? Why should I test it? What is Equine Cushings? If you’re asking yourself these questions, read on to find out. What is Equine Cushings? Equine Cushings goes by [...]
Summer is has hit and as we crank up that air con it’s important to remember that our pets are feeling the heat too. Heat stroke is a very serious but preventable condition, so grab a cool drink and read on for some hot facts and tips to help your furry friends this summer. The [...]
Beach season may be over, but sand season is just starting for your horse Whilst the colder turn of weather sees most of us enjoying a hot chocolate or 20, your horse is enjoying the fresh green grass that winter brings. But with each mouthful of those luscious new shoots can come a nasty additive… [...]
“I’ve been stuck in this room for days now, my only friend is the nurse wearing a weird gown and face mask. She comes in to give me medicine and clean my bottom. Still smells gross though. I just want to get better and play ball, but at the moment I can barely lift my [...]
Did you know there is no cure for Calicivirus? Did you know that Calicivirus can be spread not only by wild rabbits, but also by flies, fleas and mosquitoes? Did you know that your rabbit needs to be vaccinated against Calicivirus every 6 months? Did you know a new strain of Calicirius is about to be [...]
GIVE YOUR MATE SOMETHING TO DROOL OVER THIS AUTUMN WITH THIS DELICIOUS DENTAL DEAL! This March and April at Midwest Vet Centre, our dental deal is super delicious. So delicious that your furry mate will be drooling over all the goodies included! When was the last time your pet had their teeth cleaned? We wouldn’t [...]
AT T E N T I O N * A L L * P E T * O W N E R S The Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of WA and the ASAVA have both recently put out statements regarding unusually high numbers of parvovirus enteritis cases in WA and NSW. Midwest Veterinary Centre is calling [...]
Are you midway through competition and feel that your horse is getting stiff, having joint swellings or a change in gait? Or perhaps could just be that little bit more supple/flexible? Would you like to support your horse’s overall joint health? We at Midwest Veterinary Centre currently have an offer on the purchase of the [...]
Meet Polly the Pomeranian. Apart from being ridiculously cute, Polly had grade 3 dental disease. This caused Polly to have really smelly breath, inflammation of her gums and a few rotten teeth. Polly underwent a general anaesthetic and had a scale and polish of her teeth, where a few of them had to be removed. [...]