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Consultation Services
Heartworm
Prevention - Heartworm in a mosquito transmitted disease
of dogs (an occasionally cats) which is now easily prevented
by an annual injection or monthly tablets. Heartworm infestation
can be treated but it caused permanent damage to the dogs
heart. Annual injections can now commence from 12 weeks old.
Internal
Parasite - It is a very easy for a pet to get worms,
so a regular prevention program using an effective wormer
that kills all the infested worms such as roundworm, hookworm,
whipworm and tapeworm, is recommended quarterly.
Veterinary
Specialist Dietary Needs - Modern premium quality foods
provide the optimum nutrition for all life stages can help
manage or treat many diseases and conditions.
Yearly or Triennial
Vaccinations - Dogs - Dogs should be vaccinated against
5 major infections. Distemper, Infections canine Hepatitis,
Parvovirus, Parainfluenza and Bordatella Bronchiseptica.
Triennial vaccines are in components. Year 1 requires Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvovirus - this component lasts 3 years. However Parainfluenza and Bordatella Bronchiseptica.component lasts only one year and would require annual vaccination.
Annual vaccines -one vaccination each year that covers all components against Distemper, Infections canine Hepatitis,
Parvovirus, Parainfluenza and Bordatella Bronchiseptica.
Puppies
need a course of vaccines to initialise immunity.
Yearly
Vaccinations - Cats - Cats should be vaccinated against
cat flu and Feline Enteritis and can also be vaccinated against
Feline Leukaemia virus and Feline Aids.
All vaccination appointments include a full health check so
feel free to discuss any concerns about your pets health with
your vet
Dental
Checkups - They say that one year in a dogs life is
worth 7 human years. Imagine not brushing your teeth for 7
years! It is no wonder dental disease is very common in pets
- even those that chew bones Dental disease is a leading cause
of illness in pets and can lead to kidney failure, septicaemia
dna other infections. Get you pets teeth cleaned!
Flea
Prevention and Tick Advice - Fleas are the most common
cause of skin disease in dogs and cats and are everywhere
your pet goes. Talk to us about flea prevention because a
flea infestation will take months to control. Read
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Ticks
- The paralysis tick is one of the greatest life threatening
dangers to your pet in this area. Talk to us about tick identification
and prevention. If your pet shows any of the following symptoms
contact us immediately.
- Weakness - wobbly back legs
- Loss of voice
- Salivating and vomiting
- Breathing difficulty or increased
effort breathing
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Senior
Health Checks - Pets age quicker than people and things
start to wear out. We offer senior health checks which includes
full physical examination, blood biochemistry, thyroid test
and urine test. Early detection can help us manage or prevent
age related problems and ensure that your pet bounces into
their second decade.
Puppy
and Kitten Checks - A new family member, your first
pet or it's a long time since your older pet was this small,
our vets will thoroughly examine your new baby and discuss
general care and preventative health care.
Weight
Control Advice - Nearly 30% of pets are obese. Just
as in people, being overweight is a health issue. Discuss
with us how to get those extra kilos off your pet and keep
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