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Welcoming a furry friend into your life is a journey filled with wagging tails, fuzzy cuddles, and heartwarming moments. However, being a first-time pet owner comes with its own set of challenges and discoveries. For those considering adopting a four legged friend,...

Teaching name recognition and recall to puppies is a vital part of their early education. It helps establish a bond between owner and puppy, encourages better behaviour, and sets the pup up for a lifetime of successful obedience training. By teaching your puppy to...

For many people retirement is a long-awaited milestone, but it often comes with losing some of the structure, social connections, and sense of purpose that everyday career and family obligations bring. In fact, many older Australians experience stress, anxiety, and...

Sleep is essential for the physical and mental health of all living creatures, including our beloved canine companions. Unfortunately, just like humans, dogs can suffer from sleep disorders that can cause them to experience insomnia or other sleep disturbances. It is...

Pets are a much loved part of millions of families across Australia! While most people can live harmoniously with a furry friend by their side, some unlucky pet owners suffer pet-related allergies which make living with and caring for a four-legged friend much harder....

Regularly washing your canine companion will not only keep him smelling fresh and looking fine, but it will help him to a live a long and happy life, free from fleas, ticks, and skin irritations. However, while most pet owners understand that a dog-specific shampoo...

Tragically, thousands of pets become lost every single year in Australia and not all of them are returned safely home to their owners. Even though you may have a collar on your pet with contact details, these can easily fall off, which is why microchipping is highly...

To support a strong immune system and maintain a high level of overall health and wellbeing, it’s important that your dog’s diet includes all the vitamins and minerals they need. Feeding your pet nutrient rich foods or adding veterinarian formulated supplements to...

Whether you are planning to bring your kitty along on a road trip or you just want to ensure regular rides to the vet are a pleasant experience for your feline friend, there are a few ways to make car travel a more enjoyable experience. For the best cat care, Armadale...

Bringing a new puppy into your home is such an exciting time, but there’s a few important lessons they need to learn in their first few months to ensure they grow up to be a well-adjusted, upstanding canine citizen. Socialising your new pup with humans and other dogs...

Whether you need to travel for work or pleasure, leaving your cat for a few days or a few weeks can cause a little stress and anxiety. Finding the right home-away-from-home for your little feline friend will help you to relax and enjoy your trip a whole lot more....

From de-sexing to tumour and growth removals, there’s many reasons your furry friend may require a surgical procedure. Armadale is home to Railway Avenue Veterinary Hospital; we are experienced in performing a range of routine and complicated surgical procedures...

Fleas are nasty little parasites that can only not make your pets itchy and uncomfortable, they can make animals anaemic, spread tapeworm, and cause serious skin irritations. Railway Avenue Veterinary Hospital is the local vet Roleystone and Armadale dog, and cat...

Seeing your beloved pet seriously ill or injured is every pet owners’ worst nightmare, and often an emergency tip to the vet is needed to make ensure they receive fast and effective treatment that could potentially save their life. While most of us don’t think twice...

At Railway Avenue Veterinary Hospital, we are the local vet Roleystone pet owners trust for professional veterinary services. We take a special interest in the overall health of your pet, this includes everything from regular vaccinations to critical care. Our...

Every time your pet leaves the house unvaccinated, it is at a high risk of contracting a serious and potentially fatal illness. It is recommended that you schedule at least one yearly veterinary appointment for your pet for both a check-up, and the chance to implement...

Ageing is not only a part of a human life, it is also a normal part of our pets’ life; And no doubt by this stage, your pet has become as much a part of the family as any human. As a dog gets older, he tends to become less mobile, his hearing and sight isn't as good...

Railway Avenue Veterinary Hospital is a trusted choice for cat boarding in Armadale, and we pride ourselves on providing a high level of care, love and attention so that every cat has a pleasant stay at our luxurious air-conditioned indoor boarding facility. Cats are...

De-sexing not only assists in the prevention of unwanted pregnancies in dogs and cats, there are also numerous medical benefits to the procedure including reducing the risk of disease and medical complications, as well as reducing behavioural related issues, such as...

A new pooch comes with new responsibilities, and these include feeding him a balanced diet, giving him enough exercise and taking him to your local Byford vet clinic for regular check-ups. Another critically important responsibility is to keep your dog clean and one...

It is estimated that around 40% of pet dogs in Australia are overweight or obese, yet alarmingly, many owners are unaware that their dog has a weight issue. More than just a cosmetic problem, obesity has many accompanying health risks and has a significant impact on a...

Oral hygiene is vital in the overall health of your dog, yet it is commonly overlooked by many dog owners. In fact, four out of every five dogs over the age of three years have some sort of dental disease which becomes more severe with age. While dogs are not as prone...

Whether you have a dog, cat, rabbit or another type of furry friend, the key to ensuring their ongoing health and happiness is to catch any health issues before they become serious – and the best way to do this is with a visit to a vet. Railway Avenue Veterinary...