Cape Hawke Veterinary Hospital Forster

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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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In this section you will find a wealth of information on pet and farm animal care, written by Australian vets. You can search within our articles database below.

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Could My Bird Be Egg-Bound?

Egg-binding is the failure of the egg-laying process. It is most common in budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, canaries and finches.

What Causes Dogs To Limp?

It shouldn't happen to a dog - but it does. Hind limb lameness is a real pain and not something that should be ignored.

Holiday Care for Pets

Holidays are complicated when you have pets. What are you going to do with them? Do you take your pets with you or leave them behind?

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FAQs on Tick Control

Ticks can be a deadly menace, affecting many different types of pets. Here are some of the most common questions asked about tick control.

Hot Dogs and Cool Cats

Helping your pet to keep its cool this summer is vital and there are some 'tricks of the trade' that will help you to do just that.

The Importance of Desexing Cats

Sadly, far too many kittens are born to die. Animal shelters around the globe are unable to cope with the huge number of irresponsibly bred kittens they receive.

What Do Fleas Do?

The cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is the most common flea found on both dogs and cats. It is a wingless, bloodsucking insect and causes itching, scratching, allergies, anaemia, and transmits...

Travel Turmoil

Dogs misbehaving in the car can drive you around the bend! Solving travel turmoil with your pet means working out what's wrong first. This is not as difficult to cure...

A Flea-ting Moment!

Flea Treatment and Prevention for Dogs and Cats The creeping, crawling, gnashing, nasty nibblers are on the march! They’re everywhere - in your carpet, between your floorboards, even in your...

Chronic Egg Laying in Caged Birds

Chronic egg laying occurs when a female bird lays more than the normal number of eggs or more commonly has repeated clutches of eggs, especially in the absence of a...

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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)

Email Us

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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