The Practice Nurse & Clinics
Please telephone the practice for appointments and advice with
one of our team of 6 veterinary nurses.
Nurse clinics run Monday to Friday afternoons
at both premises. Our dedicated
team of nurses are able to offer general care and nutritional
advice with a variety of clinics from diabetic stabilisation to nail clipping and advice to help keep your
pets fit and healthy.
Weight Loss Clinics
52%
of dogs and 47% of cats are currently overweight! This increases the
risks of certain health problems e.g. Arthritis, Ruptured Ligaments,
Prolapsed (slipped) Discs, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Infectious
Diseases, Breathing Problems, Poor Reproductive Ability,
Anaesthtic/Surgical Problems. If you think your pet suffers from any of
the above, please contact the surgery to discuss whether weight loss
could be of benefit to your pet.
The nurse will check your pet's weight,
go through their diet and give you
advice on helping them lose weight
with the most suitable nutrition
for your pet. Feel
free to use our Weighing scales
in the waiting room at any time.
Weight Loss Clinic Cases
Senior Pet Clinics
This clinic will give you the opportunity to discuss
changing needs in senior years, to ensure your pet continues to live a healthy
life. The clinics will be run by a nurse who will closely liase with the
veterinary surgeons prior to vaccinations.
These are run on a Monday and Wednesday between 2pm and
4pm. Please request this appointment
when you arrange your pets’ vaccination.
Special Puppy Evenings
These are held at least once a month at both surgeries. Once the puppy has started a vaccination
course, we feel it would be an ideal opportunity for your puppy to socialise
and make friends with others of a similar age in a supervised, secure environment.
At
the same time, you'll learn veterinary tips to keep your dog well
behaved and in top condition throughout its life. We hope you will join us for an informative and entertaining
evening. Please ask a member of staff
for details.
Next Puppy Party Date
Thinking about or just acquired a new puppy check out our new Puppy Guides
Juvenile Clinics
This is an ideal opportunity for all clients who have just gained a new member to their family. The
nurse will go through everything you need to know about what you need for your
kitten/puppy. Please make an
appointment with our nurse for information on general health checks, neutering,
vaccinations, worming and flea checks to adolescent and development check ups.
Pet Behaviour Clinics
These are available on request or by referral by the veterinary surgeon at the Kendal branch. Please speak directly to the relevant nurse.
Dental Checks
As dental hygiene in dogs and cats is as important as in
humans we would like you to bring your pets in for a tooth check. This will give the nurse or vet the opportunity to check
your pets’ teeth and gums, and answer any questions you might have about teeth
cleaning and oral hygiene. Dental
disease is very common in cats and dogs, to avoid any potential problems, the nurse or vet will then recommend
the appropriate treatment.
Guide to Preventative Care after Scaling/Polishing
Rabbits, guinea pigs
and chinchillas need to chew for long
periods every day to allow their continuously
growing cheek teeth to be worn down and to prevent
spurs forming, which could cut into their
cheeks and tongue, making feeding painful.
When a rabbit eats grass or hay, it chews in a sideways
movement, wearing the teeth surfaces down evenly. Concentrates
in contrast are chewed in an up and down motion, which
does not result in sufficient tooth wear.
Pet Travel Clinics
We have recently started these clinics for clients thinking about
taking their pet abroad. Please make an appointment with a nurse
plenty of time in advance so that they can go through all the details
and everything you need before that holiday!
Community Nursing
This is available at our Kirkby Lonsdale branch only. It is directed mainly towards the elderly or
disabled who struggle to get into the surgery for their pets supplies. Please ask enquire for more
details.
Physiotherapy
These are available by referral. Our trained nurse can follow up cases.
Ophthalmology
Also available by referral.
The Ophthalmologist has a clinic at the Kirkby Lonsdale branch. Please call for more details.
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