Dogs and cats age faster than humans and become more at risk and susceptible to different health conditions as they age. Here is a list of things we like to check, and monitor for, on a regular basis: Adult Dog (1-6 years)
- Annual health checks and vaccination
- Flea and tick prevention
- Parasite checks and deworming
- Dental exams and tailored home dental care recommendations
- Wellness blood testing
Senior Dogs (7+ years)
- 6-monthly health checks
- Annual vaccination
- Flea and tick prevention
- Parasite checks and deworming
- Dental exams and tailored home dental care recommendations
- 6-monthly wellness blood testing
- Arthritis screening and management
Adult Cat (1-9 years)
- Annual health checks and vaccinations
- FIV and Feline Leukemia testing and prevention (if required)
- Flea and tick prevention
- Parasite checks and deworming
- Dental exams and tailored home dental care recommendations
- Wellness blood testing
Senior Cat (10+ years)
- Annual health checks and vaccination
- FIV and Feline Leukemia testing and prevention (if required)
- Flea and tick prevention
- Parasite checks and deworming
- Dental exams and tailored home dental care recommendations
- 6-monthly wellness blood testing
- Arthritis screening and management
- Thyroid testing
- Kidney screening and urine tests
- Blood pressure monitoring
Dog Vaccinations
We recommend that puppies receive a course of 3 vaccinations, with the first given at 6-8 weeks old, the second at 10-12 weeks old and the third at 14-16 weeks old. These vaccinations are then continued annually for life. They help protect your dog against Parvovirus, Distemper and Hepatitis, along with Parainfluenza and Bordetella (also known as Canine Kennel Cough).
Cat Vaccinations
We recommend that kittens receive a course of 3 vaccinations, with the first given at 6-8 weeks old, the second at 10-12 weeks old and the third at 14-16 weeks old. These vaccinations are then continued annually for life. They help protect your cat against Feline Enteritis, Herpesvirus and Calicivirus (also known as Cat Flu).
Ticks
Deworming is essential year-round to treat these parasites. If you notice that your pet has diarrhoea, or if there are any visible worm pieces in their stool, it is important to bring a stool sample to your vet so they can identify the type of parasite and treat appropriately.
Desexing
This is a surgical procedure that prevents your pet from being able to reproduce. Commonly, pets are desexed between 6-18 months, but each pet is different, and we will tailor individual recommendations to suit your pet, lifestyle and goals. The benefits of desexing your pet are:
- Health prevention – males are prone to testicular cancer and prostate disease, whereas females present with uterus infections and mammary tumours.
- Females – stops the ‘heat’ cycle.
- Aggression – decreases aggression towards humans and other animals, especially in males.
- Escaping – males are less prone to wander and suffer injuries from cars and other animals.
- Litters – stops unwanted litters and reduces the overwhelming number of stray animals.
- Registration – reduced council fees
Desexing is a major surgery, and we focus on advanced multimodal pain management, full anaesthetic monitoring, intra-operative fluids and warming, and a dedicated surgical and nursing team to ensure that your pet receives the highest level of care. Pre- and post-surgical care will be discussed with you via our experienced veterinary team to ensure that all aspects of your pet’s welfare are met and communicated to you.