General Services
Ensuring your pet's well-being for the long term relies on timely preventative care. We offer thorough nose-to-tail examinations to ensure your pet's health and wellness. We administer regular vaccinations for dogs, cats, kittens and puppies.
Wellness Check
Similar to a health screening, wellness exam evaluates your pet's overall health. We conduct a physical examination and inquire about your pet's behaviour, diet, and lifestyle patterns and address any concerns you may have.
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A physical examination involves observing the general appearance of your pet, listening to its chest with a stethoscope and feeling specific areas of the body. We will observe and inspect:​​​
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How your pet walks and stands.
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Alertness and overall body condition, weight & muscle wasting.
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Haircoat for dryness, oiliness, dandruff, shedding or abnormal hairloss.
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Skin for lumps, bumps and other abnormalities.
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Eyes for redness, discharge, tearing and any other abnormalities
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Ears for debris, wax in the ear canal or any other problems.
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Nose & Face for symmetry, breathing issues and other apparent problems.
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Mouth & Teeth for tartar, gum diseases, ulcers, broken tooth and other issues.
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Heart for abnormal heart rate, rhythm or murmurs
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Lungs for evidence of increased/decreased breath
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Lymph nodes at the head, neck and hind legs for swelling or pain
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Legs for lameness, muscle problems or issues with paws and toenails.
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Abdomen for the bladder, kidney, liver, intestines, spleen and stomach for normal/abnormal conditions and signs of discomfort.
Comprehensive Check
A comprehensive exam is for a sick pet or a pet with any symptoms such as, but not limited to, limping, ear issues, stomach issues, or dermatology issues. More time is needed for the doctor to discuss the pet's medical history, perform a thorough physical examination, and recommend any necessary diagnostic tests. This allows the veterinarian to identify underlying health concerns and develop an appropriate treatment plan tailored to your pet's specific needs. Ensuring your pet receives this level of care can lead to better health outcomes and a quicker recovery.
Vaccinations & Preventive Care
Pet preventive care is mainly medical measures taken to prevent diseases. This typically includes vaccinations, heartworm preventatives, and tick/flea control. It involves the use of products that can help maintain your pet's overall health and well-being. Regular check-ups with your veterinarian are also essential to catch any potential issues early and ensure your furry friend stays happy and healthy.
Parasite Control
A parasite is an organism that resides on or within your pet, sustaining itself by feeding on your pet. Prevention is widely regarded as the most effective method to safeguard your pet, often proving more cost-effective than treating an already infected pet.
These are some of the common pet parasites (Internal & External):​​
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Fleas make themselves at home on pets, sucking their blood and laying eggs in their fur. Fleas can jump from one pet to another (or to you), and their populations can multiply quickly.
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Ticks live in tall grass. They can also leap onto your pet and suck their blood, although they will drop off to lay their eggs somewhere nearby. Ticks can transmit several serious diseases including Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, tick paralysis. and fever.
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Mites are extremely small parasites that typically targets your pet’s ears, face, legs, or other warm and “protected” parts of the body. Their bites can cause itching and skin irritation, and your pet could also suffer from insomnia or anxiety.
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Heartworm inhabit the heart and lungs and heavy infections can cause heart failure, lung disease, and even death. The parasite transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
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Roundworms are extremely common in dogs, especially in puppies and can also be transmitted to humans. The worms compete with the nourishment of their hosts.
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Tapeworms are flat, segmented worms that live in the intestines of dogs. Some types of tapeworms can be transmitted to people and cause serious disease. Fleas are transmitters of tapeworms. Dogs become infected when they ingest fleas that are carrying tapeworm larvae during self-grooming. Inside the dog’s gut, the wormsattach to the walls and develop into adults feeding on the intestinal contents of their hosts.
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Hookworms are blood-sucking parasites. They can cause serious disease in puppies. Hookworm larvae attach to the intestine of the host and suck blood. Heavy infestations can cause severe anemia which can be life-threatening.
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Whipworms live in the cecum and large intestine of dogs. They cause severe irritation to the lining of these organs. Affected pets suffer from watery or bloody diarrhoea, general weakness, and weight loss.
