Medicine
Emergencies
If your pet has a problem during surgery hours, please telephone the practice immediately and we will ensure that you are offered an appointment on a priority basis. Please make it clear that the matter is not routine, and we will do our utmost to attend to you at the earliest opportunity.
Please follow our guidance for emergency arrangements during evenings and weekends by calling our practice and following our answerphone instructions.
Lab Testing
Your pet may require lab tests if they are preparing for a surgery, are unwell, have been through a trauma or are in their senior stages of life.
The vet will discuss with you the reasons why your pet could benefit from some tests so that you can both plans together the best way to help your pet.
Opthalmology
Many of our pets suffer from eye conditions at some stage in their lives. These can range from grass seeds behind the eyelid causing a painful ulcer (which can be quickly cured) to lifelong conditions such as dry eye.
Dermatology
Dermatology deals with diseases of the nails, skin and hair.
The most common diseases are; allergies to food and flea salvia, atopic dermatitis (allergy to environmental factors), bacterial infection, fungal disease, parasite infection, and hormonal diseases that can affect the skin.
Oncology
Signs of cancer can range from skin and mouth lumps to weight loss, reduced appetite, coughing or increased thirst.
Any skin lump should be checked promptly to rule cancers out.
Treatment options can range from palliative care, to surgery, or chemotherapy.
X-rays
If your pet is unwell, often we may need to obtain an x-ray or two to examine their organs and the space around their organs. X-rays are particularly helpful to assess for foreign bodies within the gastrointestinal tract, or stones within the bladder and kidneys.
Ultrasonography
If your pet is unwell, often we may need to obtain an ultrasound to examine their organs and the space around their organs. Ultrasounds are particularly helpful to assess for fluid and gas build up, as well as measuring the size of organs and structures within them.
Cardiology
We offer in-house cardiology work ups for any and all patients that may be suspected of heart or lung diseases.
These workups consist of a thorough physical examination, a blood test, an ECG and a heart ultrasound scan.