In an emergency, Try not to panic!
Phone us on: 01483 610292
If it is out of normal working hours you will be put through to our own in house emergency service. It is important to phone ahead to ensure we are ready and prepared for your arrival.
Quick Guide To Some Common Emergencies
If your pet is;
Bleeding
Clean the dirty wound with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of water) and apply a clean cloth with pressure over the wound.
Seizuring (having a fit)
Make the room as dark and as quiet as possible. Position your pet out of the way of anything that could cause injury. Remember to avoid touching your pet around its mouth as it may bite you.
Make a note of the length of time the seizure lasts. Keep your pet as cool as possible as they can overheat during a seizure.
Call the surgery.
Overheating
Cool with tepid water and offer water to drink then call the surgery for advice.
If your pet has;
Been hit by a car
Keep them warm, wrap in a blanket, keeping the nose and mouth exposed.
If you think there may be broken bones, keep them as still as possible and place them on a hard moveable surface and transport them to the nearest vet.
Been attacked by a dog
Keep them warm, wrap in a blanket, keeping the nose and mouth exposed. Do not attempt to break up a dog fight yourself – douse both dogs with water. If you think there may be broken bones, keep them as still as possible and place them on a hard moveable surface and transport them to the nearest vet.
Please Note – This advice is no substitute for a proper consultation and this information is intended for guidance only. Consult us at the earliest opportunity on 01483 610292.
Other services
Neutering
Neutering
We routinely perform surgical and chemical neutering including laparoscopic bitch speys. Female dogs can be neutered before their first season from 6 months of age or alternatively 3 months after a season. Early neutering of female dogs reduces the risk of mammary tumours and removes the risk of developing pyometra later in life.
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics
We have coupled up with Provetsurg, a peripatetic referral orthopaedic service headed by Nicci Meadows. This allows us to offer the highest standard of orthopaedic surgery in house. ProVetSurg provides an accessible in-house referral surgical service by certified surgical advanced practitioners. This enables clients to remain close to home, and pets to be treated in a familiar environment with vets and nurses that they already know. Surgical fees aim to be affordable for a wide range of clients.
Microchipping
Microchipping
Since 06 April 2016, it is a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped in England and this will likely soon be expanded to include all cats. We strongly advise all pets be microchipped, even those that are kept indoors. If your pet gets lost or sadly taken without a microchip, it is very unlikely they will be found and returned to you safely.