Pet Health Information

General Health | Dental | Dietary Health | New Pet | Older Pet | Help

General health Regular health checks are the cornerstone to keeping your pet healthy and comfortable. We can do much to ensure a long and happy life for the important furry members of your family. We recommend you arrange for an annualhealth check and booster vaccination for your pet. This annual health check includes a full physical examination, a dental check up, weighing and discussing your pet's diet and parasite control. We will also be happy to discuss any other aspect of your pet's health care that may be concerning you.

Dental Health

There is no doubt that care of the teeth and gums can contribute greatly to the comfort and longevity of pets. Regular dental examinations are an important part of making sure your pet's teeth and gums are healthy and should be carried out by a vet. If you notice your pet having difficulty with eating, unpleasant smells from their mouth or swellings around or in the mouth there is cause for concern. Lumps may be painful abscesses or even growths.

An examination of the mouth and teeth forms part of a physical examination of a patient. This examination will confirm either that the mouth and dentition are normal or that dental treatment may be necessary. Diseased teeth should be extracted, the remaining teeth scaled and polished and home dental care started.

 

Dietary Health Just as our health is so dependent on our diet, so it is with our pets. An adequate amount of properly balanced food, offered once or preferably twice daily is essential for a long and happy life. We recommend and sell Science Diet® for dogs and cats. There are formulations for various life stages. Growth for kittens and puppies, Maintenance for adults, Performance for hard workers and Senior for the mature. Hills Prescription Diets® are used as adjunctive treatment for a number illnesses including obesity. Please call us to discuss your pet's dietary needs.

New Pet Pets are for life!

You need to choose your new family member to suit your accommodation and lifestyle. You need to consider things like the size of the animal and their temperament. For example, a large dog in a small house if you are away at work all day could be inappropriate.

You should also carefully consider where you obtain your new pet. We have lists of local pet rescue centres, sanctuaries, and breeders.

Finally, a health examination for your new or prospective new pet may save many heartaches and headaches later. Please give us a call and we will be happy to highlight the important aspects when obtaining your new pet.

The Older Pet

 

Here are a few things that older pets may require:

Regular health checks including blood and urine tests Medication and diet based on results of investigations Frequency of meals and choice of appropriate food Dental care Regular controlled exercise Daily relief of arthritic and rheumatic pain Annual booster vaccinations

HELP!

When should you seek our help?

If your pet seems unwell, when they have been injured or for any emergency situation, call us to arrange for them to be examined.

Below is a short list of symptoms which should alert you to be concerned. It is not a complete list so please call us if you have any concerns about your pet.

Loss of appetite Unusual tiredness Vomiting or diarrhea Excessive drinking or urinating (urine sample please) Straining while urinating or defecating Swellings or lumps Weight loss or gain (regular weighing is recommended) Licking or scratching skin excessively Skin or ears inflamed or causing irritation Coughing or breathing with difficulty Halitosis or any other unpleasant odour Unusual discharges from nose, eyes etc. Unusual behaviour