Helena Valley Vet

26/10/2026

🐾 PATIENT OF THE WEEK: JOSIE 🐱💜

This week, we’re giving a special shoutout to Josie! She was an absolute star when it came to having her bloods taken, purring nonstop and seeming to want nothing more than cuddles and kisses! 🥹💕

We love seeing our patients being such little champions during their visits, and Josie definitely deserves her moment in the spotlight!

Want your pet to be our next Patient of the Week? Bring them along to Helena Valley Vet for their next visit — they could be our next star! 🐾

Need to book your pet in? Click below to get started!

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Have a question or need to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you!

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19/10/2026

🐾💻 Who’s looking after who here? 😂❤️

Una came in today for her desexing procedure and was such a brave girl throughout her stay! 🥰 But when it came time for Dr. Cassie to catch up on her notes, Una decided that lap duty was much more important than paperwork!

Now we’re not quite sure who needed the cuddles more… Dr. Cassie or Una! 🤣

One thing’s for sure — the clinic’s productivity may have dropped, but the cuteness levels are through the roof! 🐾❤️

14/10/2026

EVEN MORE FLAVOURS ARE IN! 🎉🐾

The Prime100 range just got even better! 🥩😋 We’ve got MORE flavours of Prime100 rolls in clinic for your furry friends to enjoy! 🐕💕

Pop in and check out the new additions — your pup might just find their next favourite! 🐾🦴

13/10/2026

🐱 FOUND CAT – OWNER SOUGHT

A large cat has been brought into Helena Valley Vet this morning after being accidentally struck by a car.

Unfortunately, the person who brought the cat in did not provide any details about where it was found, other than that it was somewhere nearby.

• Gender: Male, Non-desex, approx between 2-8 years old.
• Large cat
• Not microchipped
• Appears to be an outdoor cat with a recovering cat fight abscess on the right ear.

The cat appears externally okay and stable at this stage, although a full assessment is still being completed.

If you believe this may be your cat, or know who the owner may be, please contact Helena Valley Vet as soon as possible.

If the owner cannot be located by the afternoon, the rangers will be notified.

Please share to help us find the owner. 🐾

12/10/2026

🐰💉 RABBIT VACCINE NOW IN STOCK! 💉🐰

Did you know that Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) is a highly contagious and often fatal disease that can affect both pet and wild rabbits?

🦠 What is RHDV?
RHDV attacks a rabbit’s internal organs, particularly the liver, and can cause sudden death. Sadly, rabbits may show few or no signs of illness before becoming seriously unwell.

🐇 How does it spread?
The virus can spread through direct contact with infected rabbits, contaminated food, bedding, equipment, and even via insects such as flies, fleas and mosquitoes.

❤️ How can you protect your bunny?

💉 Vaccination helps protect rabbits against specific strains of RHDV.

🏡 Keep your rabbit’s living area clean and practise good hygiene.

🪰 Reduce exposure to flies and other insects.

🌿 Be mindful of where you source your rabbit’s hay, greens and other supplies.

✨ The good news — we have rabbit vaccine in stock!

Vaccination is an important part of protecting your bunny’s health. Contact us today to enquire about availability and recommended vaccination schedules.

🐰 Because every bunny deserves the best protection! ❤️

Helena Valley Vet is an independent and family-owned clinic dedicated to caring for your cherished companions. This small practice offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services.

07/10/2026

🎂🐶 HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY… YOU’RE KEEPING YOUR BALLS! 😂🍒
This handsome birthday boy came into the clinic on his 4th birthday for one very important appointment: castration. ✂️

But apparently, he had other plans.

Just as we were getting ready to get the job done… BLACKOUT! ⚡️💡

Then an emergency case came through, and suddenly his big day was put on hold.

And just like that, this clever boy received the best birthday present imaginable — a second chance for his family jewels! 😂🙌

🎂 4 years old
⚡️ Power outage
🚑 Emergency case
🍒 Testicles: STILL PRESENT

Some say it was bad timing.

We say it was birthday luck. 🎉😂

Happy 4th birthday, mate! You dodged the snip… for now. 🐾🤣

Compassionate veterinary care, where every pet is treated like one of our own. Every pet and owner is different, so we take the time to provide clear guidance and thoughtful care tailored to their individual needs.

07/10/2026

🌾 Grass Seed Season Has Begun!
Grass seed season is officially underway! 🌾🐶

Last week, we removed 3 grass seeds from a dog's ears and another 3 grass seeds from a dog's toe abscess.

Grass seeds can become lodged in your pet’s paws, ears, eyes, nose and skin, where they can cause painful infections and abscesses.

After walks, be sure to give your pet a careful check—especially:

🐾 Around their paws and paw pads

🐾 Between their toes

👂 Inside and around their ears

👀 Around their eyes

🌿 Through their coat and skin

Early detection can help prevent a small grass seed from becoming a much bigger problem. If your dog suddenly starts shaking their head, scratching their ears excessively, or developing painful lumps between their toes or anywhere on their skin, it’s best to have them checked by a veterinarian. 🌾🐶

Grass seeds can migrate beneath the skin, so the sooner they’re found and removed, the better!

Stay grass-seed savvy, pet parents! 🌾🐕💚

27/09/2026

🐶☀️ Don’t know what to do today? Come say hello! 🐾
We’ll be at Doggies Day Out 2026 at Mussel Pool West Whiteman Park, along with lots of other amazing vendors.

📍 You’ll find us right next to the stage — so come by, say hi! 💕🐕

We can’t wait to see you and your furry friends! 🐾

23/09/2026

🐍 Snake Bite Emergency 🐍

Snake season is here — and unfortunately, snake bites can happen quickly.

At Helena Valley Vet, we’re now stocking snake anti-venom and can perform clotting test to help assess dogs and cats following a suspected snake bite.

⚠️ Think your dog has been bitten by a snake? Every minute matters.

🚗 Put your dog in the car and start heading to the vet immediately. Keep them as calm and still as possible.

📞 Call us — or your nearest emergency veterinary clinic — on the way. This allows us to prepare for your arrival and, where possible, move appointments around so your dog can be assessed as soon as you arrive.

❌ Don’t wait for symptoms to appear.
❌ Don’t let your dog walk around if you can avoid it.
❌ Don’t try to catch or kill the snake.

🐍 If it is safe to do so, take a photo of the snake from a safe distance. Do not approach, catch, or attempt to kill the snake. Your safety comes first.

Signs of snake envenomation can include but not limited to:
🐾 Sudden weakness or collapse
🐾 Wobbliness or difficulty walking
🐾 Vomiting or drooling
🐾 Tremors
🐾 Lethargic
🐾 Bleeding or bruising

Suspect a snake bite? Treat it as an emergency and get veterinary help immediately. 🐍❤️

Helena Valley Vet is an independent and family-owned clinic dedicated to caring for your cherished companions. This small practice offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services.

21/09/2026

🎉 2 Months of Helena Valley Vet! 🐾

It’s hard to believe that it has already been 2 months since we first opened our doors and started serving our local community!

A huge thank you to all of our wonderful clients who have taken a chance on our small business and supported us from the very beginning. Your kindness, trust and encouragement mean so much to us. ❤️

I’d also like to take this opportunity to give a massive thank you to my incredible team — Aaliyah, Jannay and Rebekah! 🥰 Thank you all for your hard work, dedication and for always putting your best foot forward. I’m so grateful to have you on this journey with me!

To celebrate our 2-month opening, we headed to Swan Valley for some axe throwing! 🪓 I think it’s safe to say that I should NOT be quitting my day job anytime soon 😂. But most importantly, we all made it back in one piece!

Here’s to many more months of learning, growing and caring for our amazing community and their beloved pets. 🐶🐱💚

Thank you for being part of our journey! 🐾✨