How often should I worm my pet?
Puppies and kittens should be wormed every 2 weeks from 2 weeks
of age until they are 12 weeks old, again when they are 16 weeks
old and approximately every 3 months thereafter.
When can I get my pet microchipped?
We recommend you wait until your pet is 4 months old before it
is microchipped. This reduces the chances of the microchip
migrating under the skin from the site of injection as the animal
grows.
Do I have to use flea treatments all year round?
Yes. The environmental conditions modern centrally heated homes
provide in winter are ideal for the lifecycle of fleas so you
should be using a prescription-only flea product from your vet
every month throughout the year. Remember that only 5% of the flea
lifecycle is on the pet - the other 95% is in your home!
My pet is going to have an operation - what do I need to
know?
The Night Before:
- Please give your pet no food after 6pm
- Water may be left down overnight but should be taken up after
midnight
- Cats: Please keep in overnight with access to a litter
tray
Morning of Operation
- NO FOOD or titbits to be given this morning to reduce the
possibility of choking whilst under anaesthetic
- Take water away from your pet at least one hour before
travelling to the surgery.
- Exercise dogs in the morning to allow them an opportunity to
empty their bladder and bowels.
Bringing your pet to the surgery
- Please bring your pet to the surgery at the time arranged.
- On arrival at the surgery you will be asked to sign a Consent
Form for the procedure and any anaesthetic or sedative to be
given.
- There is a small risk associated with administration of any
depressive drug, but in healthy animals, complications are rare. If
you or the Veterinary Surgeon think your pet is in anyway at
greater risk due to illness or old age, we will be happy to discuss
the implications.
- Routine pre-operative blood tests are available and may be
useful, particularly in pets over 7 or 8 years. Please ask for more
details.
- Please read the Consent Form carefully and advise of any other
treatment required whilst the animal is under anaesthetic, e.g.
dental, nail clipping, grooming, ear cleaning etc.
- We will normally check all dogs before giving a pre-anaesthetic
sedative. Cats for operations will be checked by staff after being
left, unless owners wish to consult the Veterinary Surgeon
first.
- You will also be asked to provide a daytime contact number for
any queries that may arise.
Collection of pet from surgery
- This will normally be between 3.30pm and 5pm.
- The Vet/Nurse will ring you between 12noon and 2pm with a
progress report.
- The complete fee is payable at the time of discharge.
- We recommend "Recovery Diet" post operation.
- Please remain in the waiting room. Entry to operating and
kennelling areas is by invitation only.
IN SOME CASES WE MAY REQUEST A POST-OP EXAMINATION (WHICH IS
FREE OF CHARGE) AFTER 2-3 DAYS.
