** FREE PET HEALTH CHECK WITH A NURSE **
We are pleased to offer 'MOT' pet health checks free of charge with a registered veterinary nurse.
The nurse will chat to you about your pet's general health and examine your pet looking for any subtle changes that may affect your pet's welbeing or indicate early disease.
The health checks are suited to all of our pets, no matter what their age. We would particularly recommend them as juvenile health checks at about 6-8 months of age, for middle aged pets as weight gain and dental disease can start to cause a problem, and for geriatric patients who would benefit from 6 monthly check ups to detect any disease early
THE HEALTH CHECK INCLUDES:
- WEIGHT CHECK: Over 30% of dogs and 10% of cats in the UK are overweight. Your pet need only be 15% over their ideal weight to be classed as clinically obese. Obese animals suffer an increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and joint disease. Additionally overweight animals are a higher risk for anaesthetics and sedation. Ultimately carrying excess weight leads to a shortened life expectancy.
- DENTAL CHECK: Cats and dogs commonly suffer from dental problems. Their teeth are constantly under attack from the bacteria responsible for periodontal disease. In some cases, these bacteria may even enter the bloodstream and lead to heart, kidney and liver disease. 70% of dogs over 3 years of age suffer from dental problems. Such statistics should alert us to the importance of good oral hygiene in dogs. Brushing is the most effective form of dental care in fighting against periodontal disease. It may be supplemented by food specially formulated to promote oral hygiene.
- HEART RATE: Your dog's heart rate should be between 80-150 beats per minute. Your cat's heart rate should be 100-160 beats per minute. A high heart rate may be nothing to worry about, stress can elevate heart rate. However a high or low heart rate may indicate a problem with the heart and should be checked by a vet.
- NAILS
- ANAL GLANDS
- SKIN MASSES
- EARS
- WET PAPER TEST AND CHANCE TO DISCUSS FLEA CONTROL
- CHANCE TO DISCUSS APPROPRIATE WORMING
- DISCUSSION OF VACCINATIONS/REMINDER OF WHEN YOUR PET'S VACCINATION IS DUE
- DISCUSSION OF YOUR PET'S GENERAL HEALTH AND SIGNIFICANT POINTS TO MONITOR
TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE NURSE PHONE 01920 877200
3 THE MALTINGS, ROYDON ROAD, STANSTEAD ABBOTTS, SG12 8HG
TELEPHONE: 01920 877200 FAX: 01920 877513