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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Portly Pets

Weight control strategies for dogs and cats Podgy pooches and portly puss-cats are in plague proportions! Our pets are not only living in the lap of luxury, they are lapping up … [Read more...]

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

Feather Picking in Birds

Can't work out why your bird is plucking out its feathers? There could be many reasons. Parrots are especially prone to feather plucking and self-mutilation. Why is my bird … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bird Care Tagged With: avian behaviour

Bone Groan

Osteoarthritis in dogs and cats If only our pets could talk! What messages do we miss by not being able to fully understand what they are thinking and feeling? If there is one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cat Care, Dog Care Tagged With: arthritis, cold weather, senior pets

Chocolate Toxicity In Animals

Chocolate can be a killer! Although chocolate is one of our favourite treats, it contains a substance that is toxic to animals. Toxicity, or poisoning, is most common in dogs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bird Care, Cat Care, Dog Care Tagged With: holidays, toxicity

Pet Care Tips for Cold Weather

When cold weather sets in, it is important to take extra care of your pets by helping them stay warm and safe throughout the winter months. Pets’ cold tolerance varies based on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cat Care, Dog Care Tagged With: arthritis, bedding, indoor pets, outdoor pets, pet insurance, weight control, winter

Cat Travel Checklist

Unlike dogs, cats are masters at hiding illness, and signs of a health problem may not be noticeable until an illness has reached an advanced stage. It’s important to take your cat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cat Care Tagged With: holidays, travel

Have We Seen Your Cat Lately?

Australians love their cats, and more households are getting cats each year. But research suggests that compared to dogs, cats still aren’t getting the veterinary care they need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cat Care Tagged With: travel, holidays, visiting the vet

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in Dogs and Cats

Brachycephalic airway syndrome is defined as partial blockage of airflow through the upper respiratory tract, which consists of the area from the nostrils to the throat. It is seen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cat Care, Dog Care

Environmental Enrichment to Help Your Dog Combat the Winter Blues

The chill of winter is in the air, so for many this means our dogs will be spending more time inside. The shorter daylight hours, coupled with the cold and wet often creates … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dog Care Tagged With: behaviour

What is Mange?

Mange is a term often misused by pet owners to describe any itchy skin condition, especially the 'mangy' appearance of a dog with flea allergy dermatitis. However, true mange is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dog Care Tagged With: mites, mange

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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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