Roger is a 5yr old miniature Daschund that came to our clinic for a routine vaccination and health check. Tartar was found on his teeth and, with the ok from his mum, he was admitted for a COHAT procedure (comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment). Before his procedure, he underwent a full physical exam and …
Poor dental health can cause a number of issues for your pet throughout their life. Here are a few of the major ones you’re likely to encounter: Smelly breath – You’ll definitely know about this pretty quickly! Bad breath in your pet is often a sign that something isn’t right in their mouth, so if …
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At VetsOne we have an array of Dental Products for you to choose from to help with your pets regime at home. Royal Canin Dental Care These crunchy kibbles are designed to fit between the teeth of dogs of all sizes. They offer all the nutrients needed for a healthy diet while helping to …
Did you know that 80% of animals over 5 years of age have some form of dental disease? At VetsOne, we utilize the latest techniques and modern equipment to provide the best dental care for your pet. 10 steps to a healthy mouth Physical examination. Every animal we see has an examination …
Dogs generally are easier to tablet than cats, but there’s always the exceptions to the rule. In this link, as with cats, there are a few tips and tricks in getting those medications into our beloved pooch. 1. The ‘the treat’ technique: This is called the ‘treat technique’, because we want to offer the treats …
We who have cats, know how difficult it is getting tablets into them. In this article is advise and tips to try and combat this very real struggle with our beloved moggy’s. Make sure you understand how to give the medication before you leave the clinic and carefully read the label before starting to give …
If the medication is refrigerated, you may able to warm it up by placing it in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Do not overheat. Do not microwave the medication. Draw up the liquid into the dropper or prepare the squeeze bottle as directed. Hold it with your dominant hand. Gently pull …
Eye Drops: Gently clean away any debris around your pet’s eyes with warm water and a washcloth prior to administering the eye drops. This can be soothing and prepare your dog/cat for administering the medication. Hold the bottle using your thumb and index finger. You may want to rest this hand on the top of …
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Reducing stress for cats starts at home. Cats see the world differently to us. Provision of the essentials (food, water, somewhere to sleep) is great, but cats are sensitive creatures and stress easily if their environment causes them any concern. This stress can manifest itself physically, including skin disorders like hair loss, urine disorders like …
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Yeah, right! (sounds like a Tui Beer advert) Well, actually it can be possible. The biggest goal to aim for here is in making your pet feel comfortable being inside a per carrier and being transported in the car itself. We have done everything we can inside the clinic to make these areas cat friendly …
