Regular health checks are an important part of pet ownership. At every consultation that your pet has with us, our Veterinarians will perform a full physical examination and address any concerns you may have. This enables us to detect any health issues such as heart murmurs, dental disease and arthritis, among others. Animals can be very stoic and good at hiding signs of disease, so a regular check-up helps detect more subtle ailments, resulting in earlier intervention and a happier, healthier life for your pet.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are an important part of your pet's healthcare plan, from when they are a puppy or a kitten throughout each life stage. We recommend vaccinating dogs with a C5 and cats with an F3, with the option of additional vaccinations such as leptospirosis and FIV. Vaccinations protect against a large range of harmful and potentially fatal illnesses. At every vaccination appointment, our Veterinarians will perform a comprehensive physical examination on your pet.
Parasite Prevention
We recommend using regular parasite preventatives on your pet to minimise any health issues associated with parasites such as heartworm, intestinal worms, fleas, ticks and mites. There are many product options available (many covering different spectrums of the above parasites, but unfortunately, no one product covers all), ranging from monthly oral or spot-on products to a yearly injection. It can get confusing trying to decide on the best product choice(s) for your pet and our Vets and Nurses are more than happy to work out a parasite prevention plan for your pet if you need guidance.
Microchipping
A microchip is a small grain of rice-sized electronic chip that is implanted under the skin between the shoulder-blades using a needle. This microchip carries a unique identification number that is able to be read by any vet or council should your pet present as a stray. The number is registered to you and hence your missing pet can be easily returned in this manner. All animals are legally required to be microchipped, and most come already microchipped from the breeder or shelter. If your pet does not have a microchip, this can be done during the consultation without need for sedation. It is important to always update the appropriate microchip registry should your contact details change.
Nurse Appointments
Our qualified Veterinary Nurses are extremely competent and able to perform Nurse consultations for minor procedures such as:
Nail clips
Anal gland expression
Regular injections (such as Cartrophen and Cytopoint)
Post-operative checks
Suture Removal
They are also more than happy to chat with you about parasite preventatives, dietary recommendations and any other general veterinary questions you may have.
