Understanding Canine Cough Canine Cough, also incorrectly referred to as Kennel Cough, is a very much misunderstood respiratory infection caused by an airborne virus. What is it? Canine Cough is known as Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis. It is an extremely contagious, upper-respiratory infection which causes tracheobronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the airways) in dogs. How can my…
When Your Pet Arrives Home From Boarding. A lot of animals find the boarding experience to be very tiring, especially if it is their first time, therefore you may find that, just like you, it may take your pet a few days to recover from the excitement of their holiday. Here are a few tips…
Adult Dog Training Classes Trial We will be conducting a trial run of our Adult Dog Training Classes on Saturdays from the 26th of October until the 21st of December! We are hoping for a great turn out and productive feedback to see these classes becoming a regular occurrence in 2020. If you are interested,…
Two Rocks Dog Beach, Perth, WA Enjoy the beach like a local! Love going to the beach but hate the crowds? Or maybe you’ve got a dog that’s not the best with other strange dogs? Where could you guys go out? Where is it located? There are two access points. Leeman’s Landing, Marcon St Near…
Welcome to our online booking portal user guide. Our customer portal allows new and existing clients to obtain booking estimates/enquiries, make booking requests, update client and pet information with our resort, and manage past and future bookings and payments. Existing customers can register in the right option and all new customers can register in the…
Most people love going to the beach, but what’s better than going then going with your dog!! Having the freedom to let your pooch run, dig, play fetch or even swim. You’ll also have a chance to meet some new doggy friends too!! Where is it located. Quinns Rock Dog Beach is located on Ocean…
Thinking Green and Virtual Products As you may of notice, while perusing our online shop, there are a number of products that can be back-ordered. Why is this? As a company, that supplies goods and services, there can be factors that impact what we can offer you. Purchasing large quantities of products always has…
Environmentally Friendly Pet Products and Supplies. As part of our Green Thinking at West Coast Pet Care Centre, we are improving our shop range to be eco, and environmentally friendly. Our current range of eco-friendly pet products: West Paws Shop for West Paws Bumi here! How are they environmentally friendly? The extremely durable…
Puppy Training You have a new puppy. He or she is as cute as a button and you and your family are filled with joy excitement. You’ve picked out a name, bought its food, kennel and everything else in between. But have you thought about training for your new bundle of joy? In amongst…
Our Giving Story. At West Coast Pet Care Centre, we want to not only leave green footprints but give to those in need. We have already taken steps to start this process, and we hope this will only grow as we do better as a business. Our team are looking into a few different key…
We are excited to announce the arrival of a small order of PLAY (Pet Lifestyle and You) Pet Products! Why are we excited about P.L.A.Y? These pet products are joining our growing environmentally friendly range of goods. We want to make it as easy as possible for you, and your furry family members, to find…
Yellagonga Regional Park (Joondalup & Wanneroo) The Yellagonga Regional Park has a lot to offer for the people and pooches of Perth. This beautiful location extends from Joondalup Dr to Hepburn Av. Running through the suburbs of Joondalup, Wanneroo, Edgewater, Woodvale and also Kingsley. You can come here to enjoy a bush walk, take your…
Activating Your Dog – Your Guide To Dog Puzzles Guest Post by Nina Ottosson Dogs as well as humans need a certain amount of activity. But it’s important to find a balance of activity and inactivity, so the dog does not get stressed by under- or overactivity. Walking is a great activity, but dogs also…
We are excited to announce the arrival of our Eco-Pup order! Why are we excited about Eco-Pup pet products? They are the start of our Eco range of pet products. We want to be able to offer environmentally products to the pets of Australia along with environmentally friendly services. We are pretty excited about finding…
Green thinking at West Coast Pet Care Centre. At West Coast Pet Care Centre, we understand that we not only share this world with each other but with all living organisms (even our furry family members). It is not going to take one individual, one company, one leader or one country to reduce the…
Benefits of your cat holidaying with us. Benefits of Cat Boarding. When we are booking holidays, where our cat will stay is usually the last thing on our minds. Cats are known to be “self-sufficient” and we often leave them be at home alone, usually having the neighbour, friend or family member making sure they…
Our cat hotel has been designed with your cat’s comfort in mind! We know our feline friends can be very purrticular. So, to keep them happy and comfortable. We built our cat hotel to suit them right down to their tiny paws. The first thing you may have noticed is that the cats’ rooms are…
Top 5 Activities To Do With Your Dog These School Holidays It’s school holidays and you’ve given up going away for a stay-cation in Perth. Why not use this time to hang out with your dog? We’ve come up with 5 fun activities that you and your canine BFF can do around Perth these school…
Dogs For Sale Online In Perth The rise of internet marketplaces such as Gumtree, Quokka and now even on Facebook, has made it so easy for us to find dogs for sale in Perth! However, to make sure that your new fur baby is happy and healthy when they come to live with you, the…
Pet Friendly Accommodation Perth & WA If you’re looking for pet friendly accommodation around Perth (and on the outskirts of Perth ie. Lancelin) scroll on down! Bring your Furry Sidekick Going on holiday is a fantastic way to relax and enjoy doing something different, and we all love a good getaway! If you can’t bear…
Spoil your best friend this Valentine’s Day. Spoil your best friend this Valentine’s Day with our gift to you. Free shipping on orders over $25.00. Simply enter the coupon code: WCval18 when you check out on our online store. Shop online at www.west-coast.com.au/shop Coupon expires 14/02/2018 Take your dog for an extra special walk. We…
Australia Day for Dogs As you celebrate Australia Day or just enjoy the long weekend, here are a few things to keep in mind with your pooch to ensure you both have a safe, fun time! Aussie BBQ A great way to enjoy the sunshine outside is with a tasty meal cooked on a BBQ.…
This Australia Day long weekend, why not get your bake on and cook your pooch some yummy cookies and of course some GOODIES for yourself too! Our dogs Cyrup and Waffles have given these dog biscuits their tick of approval! Goodies for your pooch: Australia Day dog…
Summer Adventures & Dog Beaches We all enjoy spending time with the best friend, especially as it gets warmer. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Test the pavement/sand with your palm before commencing a walk. If you cannot hold your palm on the pavement/sand for more than 10 seconds do not head…
Pet Etiquette – Respect the Working Dog For most pet lovers, the first impulse upon seeing a dog is to pet it or ask the owner about him. However, petting or distracting guide dogs may put their handler’s life at risk. So, the question is, what are the rules of etiquette around a service dog?…
Indoors, a great place for a cat to be. When Cats are indoors they are safe from harm. Safe from under the wheels of moving vehicles. It is the saddest thing to come across any animal on the side of the road; Let alone, one that could be someone’s beloved pet. Safe from other animals,…
Written by Kellyann Cope. As an Animal Carer I go to work each day wondering what my day will hold. I go to work knowing that no matter what job I will be assigned during the day, it doesn’t have to feel like work because I genuinely love working with animals. I can honestly say…
Pet Photography Tips. Love photographing your pet but they always seem to run from the camera? Here’s some top tips to get them posing perfectly. Before you even get out the camera make sure you are set up to “work with your pet”, and no I don’t mean training here, I mean give your pet…
