Basic Dog Health

Got a new dog/puppy? – Start with a Vet Check

We see so many dogs who have not had the greatest start or who may have health concerns such as retained testes, umbilical hernias and parasite problems.

Your first visit will include often include:

• A thorough physical exam
• Check for fleas, ticks, lice, ear mites
• Worming and the best worming schedule determined
• Vaccination if not already done a discussion of the types of vaccinations available
• Should you desex/sterilise you dog? We can discuss a plan that suits you!

Desexing – What is it exactly?

Spaying 

Spaying is the surgical procedure of removing the uterus and ovaries of a female dog. Where as castration is a implore skin incision and removal of the testes in males. Again the boys get it easy option. Complications are rare and recovery normally is complete within two weeks.

Desexing has a number of health benefits, as well as behavioral and social effects that often make for a friendlier, easier-to-live-with dog in most family settings.

Opt for our RAPID RECOVERY De-sexing package for a quicker, smoother and shorter recovery period. Contact us today.

Heartworm

Heartworm is a simple parasite whose favorite place as that name suggests is the heart and lungs of your dog causing serious disease.

Spread by mosquitoes this potentially fatal disease is easily prevented.

Heartworm in Perth is on the decline and we can thank mainly one product the once yearly PROHEART SR12 injection. Our go to for a set and forget gold class preventative.

Intestinal Worms

Leading a more complex life than heartworms, intestinal worms literally infest 100% of puppies and spread easily. Common worms are tapeworms, round worms and hook worms potentially causing serious disease, especially in puppies and young dogs.

When to worm?

• Puppies – Every TWO weeks until 12 weeks then every month until 6 months old
• Adults are often tested to see if they even need worming or may be on a 3 monthly worming schedule.
• No current combined heart worm, flea and intestinal worm products treat one of the most common worms – TAPEWORM – We can help get you properly covered

Flea Treatments

We all know about fleas and there affinity to dogs and cats. These little blood suckers reproduce fanatically and their long lifestyle means they can be hard to get rid of. Long term protection is your best defense.

Gone are the days of monthly treatments with new 3 and 6 monthly options these are all we recommend.

Ease of use and long duration of action will prevent an infestation at your place.

If the basics are seeming a little less than basic our veterinarians are waiting to help you. Go to out online booking platform and make an appointment today