Healthcare
Health Checks
Pets provide us with hours of fun, as well as unconditional love and companionship, but they can’t always make it clear when they have a problem. It’s therefore really important that you bring them in to see us for a regular health check so that we can ensure they stay happy and healthy, and that any early concerns can be addressed before they become serious.
When your pet is young, we recommend that they have a full health check every 6 months as they grow and develop so quickly. After they are a year old, they should have a check-up with a vet at least once a year, normally at the same time as they receive their booster vaccinations.
During a health check your pet will be examined from nose to tail, including their eyes, ears, mouth and teeth, skin, coat, paws and claws. Your vet will also listen to their heart and lungs, and have a good feel of their stomach to make sure there are no unusual lumps and bumps.
Your vet will then explain any findings, as well as the possible options for treatment if necessary. If everything is as it should be and your pet is happy and healthy, you will simply be invited to make an appointment for their next health check.
Please feel free to use these check-up appointments to ask your vet about any concerns you may have with your pet. They will always be more than happy to explain any observations to you, as well as all possible options open to you and your pet.
Nurse Clinics
If you need specific advice about an aspect of your pet’s healthcare, or would like the opportunity to ask questions about anything that concerns you about your pet, why not take advantage of our nurse clinics?
Behaviour clinics can be offered in practice, where tailor made plans are created specifically for your pet. From reactivity to resource guarding we can discuss a plan to guide you using positive force free training methods.
Our registered veterinary nurses have completed a course in diabetic care and management. In animals that are diabetic they have increased levels of glucose in their blood. We run clinics inhouse to help support clients in their aftercare of diagnosis discussing all necessary information and provide a practical session on the administering of Insulin.
This clinic is run by our veterinary nurses. If you need any advice on the best flea and worming treatments to use for your pet, make an appointment to join them at one of these clinics. The appointment is free but a charge will be made for any products used on your pet.
Here at the shrubbery we have a nutrition nurse that can help with all your pets nutritional needs. wheather that be special diets for medical reasons or a species specific diet a nutrition clinic will work out all their daily calorie allowances and needs.
Veterinary weight clinics are structured programs designed for the specific pet to help acheive and maintain an ideal body condition. Approximately 40-60% of dogs and cats in the UK are estimated to be overweight or obese. This means these pets are at a much higher risk for Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Heart Disease and reduced life expectancy.
Here at the shrubbery we have a dedicated nutrition nurse that can help your pets loose weight while maintaining the correct nutritional balance.
Our registered veterinary nurses are keen to help the practice and our clients and therefore we run a wide variety of other clinics that are not listed above. If you require any of the following as listed below please contact the practice to discuss and arrange an appointment to see one of our nurses.
- Anal Glands
- Administering of Medicines
- Blood Pressure Check
- Blood Sampling
- Claw Clipping
- Flea and Worming
- Microchipping
- Kennel Cough Vaccinations
- Pre Operative Neutering Checks
- Post Operative Checks
- Removal of Sutures
- Six Month Pet Care Plan Health Check
- 2nd Vaccinations
Vaccinations
Dogs are vaccinated against:
- Parvovirus
- Leptospirosis
- Canine hepatitis
- Distemper
If your dog will be spending time in kennels or socialising with other dogs on a regular basis, it is also recommended that they are vaccinated against kennel cough.
Cats are vaccinated against:
- Feline leukaemia
- Feline influenza
- Feline enteritis
Rabbits are vaccinated against:
- Myxomatosis
- Viral haemorrhagic disease (VHD)
Ferrets are vaccinated against:
- Distemper
- Rabies
Contact us now and make an appointment today