Cape Hawke Veterinary Hospital Forster

Caring compassionate pet care in Forster and surrounds

Cape Hawke Veterinary Hospital   1/80 Kularoo Drive, Forster, NSW 2428 (Get directions)
Phone: 02 6554 5811 or Email Us   Emergency: 02 6554 5811 (if applicable)

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Why You Should Vaccinate Your Dog

Has your dog been vaccinated lately? Ooops! Vaccination is the only way to protect your dog against certain viral diseases that are highly contagious, and can be fatal. Because … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dog Care Tagged With: vaccination

Ringworm Disease In Pets

It's wonderful sharing your life with a pet, but not so good when the pet shares diseases with you. Ringworm is the 'social butterfly' of pet diseases and is quite happy to flit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cat Care, Dog Care Tagged With: zoonotic diseases

Why You Need To Worm Your Cat

Intestinal worms are highly infectious and are picked up by your cat from the ground, through the skin or via a kitten’s mother. Once infected, your cat’s health will be affected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cat Care Tagged With: intestinal worms

Home Alone and Anxious

Have you ever wondered what your dog does when you are not at home? Does Poochie quietly wander the garden, sniffing at the daisies, rolling in the sun, generally behaving in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dog Care Tagged With: canine behaviour

Living With a Blind Dog

Most blind dogs can live happy, good quality lives after a period of adjustment. This is because they rely on their other senses of smell and hearing to negotiate their familiar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dog Care Tagged With: senior pets

House-Soiling Behaviour In Dogs

Is your dog staining their reputation? A previously-perfect pooch may begin to soil the home (urination and defecation in inappropriate places) for many reasons. The first step … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dog Care Tagged With: canine behaviour

Heartworm Disease and Its Prevention

Heartworm disease is a silent killer of dogs and cats. It's a slow, insidious disease that gradually incapacitates pets. By the time you notice the telltale signs of the disease, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cat Care, Dog Care Tagged With: heartworm

Spring Care for Pets

Spring has sprung and now is the time to groom your pet to remove the remains of its winter coat! You should also watch for the hundreds of fleas and ticks that are organising … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cat Care, Dog Care Tagged With: grooming, fleas, heartworm, intestinal worms, weight control

Ten Top Tips for Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth

Toothbrushing is an important part of your pet's dental care. Here are ten tips to help you get started. Start toothbrushing as early in life as you can. It is easiest to teach … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cat Care, Dog Care Tagged With: dental care, canine behaviour, feline behaviour

Dental Disease: Does Your Pet Have Bad Breath?

Dental disease is one of the most common problems affecting pets today, with four out of every five dogs and cats over the age of three years affected, the problem worsening with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cat Care, Dog Care Tagged With: dental care, canine nutrition, feline nutrition, nutrition

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Cape Hawke Veterinary Hospital
1/80 Kularoo Drive, Forster, NSW 2428

Phone: 02 6554 5811
Emergency: 02 6554 5811 (if applicable)

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Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 9am to 5.30pm
Saturday: 9am to 12 noon
Sunday: Closed

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We’re your local vet in Forster, Tuncurry and surrounds

We provide veterinary services for the suburbs: Forster, Tuncurry, Greenpoint, Coomba Park, Pacific Palms, Bungwahl, Seals Rocks, Bulahdelah, Taree, Failford, Nabiac, Hallidays Point, Diamond Beach, Rainbow Flat,  Smiths Lakes, Wootten, Coolongolook and Possum Brush.

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am to 5.30pm, Sat: 9am to 12 noon, Sun: Closed

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