Services

Obesity is a growing concern in cats and dogs. This can often lead to health problems including Diabetes and arthritis.

We encourage you to weigh your pet at every visit to the practice. By doing this they also become more familiar with us, inturn making a visit to the vets less scary.

We record all weights and can then help with any dietary advise needed. We can discuss feeding regimes and advise on how you can reach target weights.

The nurse will weigh your pet and explain the various treatments we offer to treat fleas, ticks and worms. If needed we are happy to show you how to apply this to your pet and tips on giving tablets.

We will examine and attend to any nails that need trimming. We can advise on how to know when this needs doing so avoiding any nails becoming too long and growing into the pads.

We perform these checks approximately 3 days after surgery. If necessary we will check temperature, pulse and respiration rate. The nurse will examine the surgical site to check that all is healing well, and discuss any concerns you may have with your pet.

We will check blood pressure, test a urine sample and discuss changing needs of your pet. We also check ears, eyes, nails and teeth. If necessary we will advise a consultation with one of our vets.

We can offer advice on ways to stop your pet licking at the operation site and keeping dressings dry.

The vet may request that your pet has their blood pressure checked if on medication for this. We usually carry this out in a quiet room where your pet is settled and relaxed.

We can advise on diet, which is essential to prevent serious health issues and dental problems. Also vaccination advice and husbandry.

In some breeds of dog the scent glands may become blocked. This can be due to a number of factors, and your dog may display rubbing or scooting on their bottom. The nurse will express the glands and explain why this may be happening and offer advise to help with this.

We inject a small microchip ( approximately the size of a grain of rice) under the skin between the shoulder blades. This unique microchip number is then added to the database with your contact details . If your dog should go missing and somebody hands them into the practice or Police station/ Kennels etc then they would be routinely scanned.

This unique chip number would be rung through to the database and matched up with the owners contact number and you would be contacted immediately. This is why, should you ever change address or telephone number , you must update these details with the database.

Failure to do this would delay reuniting you with your much loved pet.

The team at Vets Now are always there when we are closed, so you can rest assured that you and your pet will have a vet and nurse on hand, whether it’s four in the morning or half-way through Christmas. Their fully qualified staff will provide free advice over the phone and advise wheather you need to take your pet into their clinic for immediate treatment.

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Although we do not charge for this service we do ask for a £10 deposit to secure your place, as numbers are very limited. This deposit is refunded once your puppy graduates. During this four week programme you will learn some essential information on making your puppy a well rounded adult. Children are welcome to attend as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Topics covered include- General handling and socialisation

• How to prevent biting
• Basic training
• How to prevent toilet accidents
• Preventative health care
• Dental hygiene
• Mental stimulation
• Positive praise
• Trouble shooting

If you would like any further information or to check that your puppy is eligible to attend please call the practice to secure your place first.

Although we do not recommend any one insurer, we are happy to offer help and advice with any queries you may have.

Please be aware it is your responsibility to settle your account with us, and then reclaim your fees from your insurer, unless other arrangements have been discussed with the vet prior to treatment.

We do not charge to complete any insurance forms for you.

We can make an appointment at the surgery for a time convenient to you, and where possible we will make available a private room, so you can spend as much time as you need with your pet.

We also try to accommodate wishes for home visits for euthanasias, at a time which is mutually convenient. We can help with making arrangements for either communal or private cremations.

We are happy to answer any questions that you may have, and give advice on costs and any further information that you may need.