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While we charge for any products like wormers or flea treatments your pet may need, we administer them for free and we don’t charge for the check up with the nurse!
Nurse clinics are available on request. We also send reminders to all our vaccinated pets six months after their annual vaccination.
Cat owners find our clinics particularly helpful for fussy felines who are tricky to handle.
Sometimes dogs (more so than cats) emit a foul-smelling odour from their anal glands, usually when they defecate.
In dogs, when these glands are full they cause discomfort. So dogs that chew their bottoms or the base of their tail, or scoot along the ground are usually giving a telltale sign that they need their anal glands expressed.
Anal glands can become infected or burst if not treated. In some cases we surgically remove them.
Our nurses can express normal glands; however, a veterinary appointment is necessary if they’re infected or inflamed.
Dogs are prone to attracting a lot of dirt in their ears when they play. As a result, dirty earwax sometimes builds up within the ear canal.
Regular, gentle cleaning will help. But first it’s important to identify whether the ear is infected. Our nurses can check your pet’s ears for signs of infection and will recommend you make an appointment with one of our vets, if they suspect an infection. They’ll also recommend and happily demonstrate how to use products to keep your pet’s ears clean.
Your pet’s ears should be maintained by using a gentle cleaning product every month or so, or before bathing.
Cats too can get dirty ears but healthy cats groom and have a more open ear structure, so it’s unusual for our feline friends to need any help from their owners.
Since November 2015 it is a legal requirement for all dogs and cats in Western Australia to be microchipped.
Microchipping is the safest, most effective method of reuniting with your pet should they go missing or be stolen.
It can be done during a normal consultation or at the time of neutering, while your pet is under anaesthetic.
The microchip is the size of a grain of rice. It’s inserted under the skin between the shoulder blades, using a needle.
It’s important to remember to update your details with the microchip database should you move house or change telephone numbers.
If your pet is not microchipped please give us a call on 9275 9283 for an appointment to have one inserted.
If you find a lost pet please call us to arrange a scan. We’ll reunite microchipped pets with their worried owners.
Regular nail clipping, or trimming, should be part of the routine care of your pet.
The need for nail trimming can vary depending on breed, age, level of exercise and the environment in which your pet is kept.
Dogs
Some dogs may benefit from having the tips of their nails taken off regularly. You need to decide what’s right for your dog by inspecting its nails on a frequent basis.
If you notice a change in the sound of your dog’s nails on hard floors this is a pretty good indication that it’s time for a trim.
Cats
Cats may also require nail clipping. The frequency depends on their lifestyle.
Indoor-only cats will need more regular nail trims whereas outdoor cats may naturally wear their nails and require trimming less frequently.
We stock a variety of nail clippers to suit different pets – from the very small to the very tall.
We can also teach you how to do it, if you would prefer to cut them yourself.
We will respond within 4 hours or on the next business day.
