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Neutering is a routine surgical procedure that involves removing the reproductive organs from a dog or a cat. Under this umbrella you may have heard words such as castrating and spaying. Castration is essentially neutering for males and spaying is neutering for females. With any procedure there are advantages and disadvantages and these are explained below.
Often, people do not fully estimate the costs involved with having a litter of puppies or kittens. These range from:
Nowadays, there are so many unwanted puppies and kittens that pounds and rescue centres are overwhelmed. Neutering your pet essentially stops you contributing to this problem.
Unfortunately, neutering genererally increases an animal's appetite which can in turn cause weight gain. However, simply monitoring your pet's food consumption port operation can help prevent this.
Did you know that one in three pets go missing in their lifetime? Why take the risk of losing your dog or cat when the solution is so simple... a microchip!
Microchipping is a simple, quick and relatively painless procedure, which involves inserting a small chip (roughly the size of a rice grain) beneath the skin on your pet's neck. Once placed, the chip can be read with a scanner and your precious pet has their own unique ID number. This number correlates with a central UK database that holds your and your pets details. Therefore, in the case of your pet going missing, it is an easy task to locate the owner's details and reunite you both.
At Roe Valley Veterinary Clinic, we generally offer microchipping anytime from the 1st vaccination. However, we understand that some owners can be anxious about giving two injections at one time. Therefore, we always give the option of delaying it until when in for neutering at six months. That way your pet is fast asleep for the procedure.
If you have any questions related to microchipping, just give us a ring on 028 777 62528 and our staff will be happy to assist.
Our qualified Veterinary Nurse Naoimh Toner runs a very popular nurse clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 4:00pm and 6:30pm. Similarly to our Vet consultations, we run the Nurse Clinic by appointment only. This is to minimise waiting time for you and to make our system as efficacious as possible. You can request an appointment here.
Please remember, if you are concerned by an illness or condition that has not been seen to or diagnosed by a Vet, we recommend making an appointment with them first.
We realise it can be daunting to find out that your pet is diabetic. Understandably, clients worry initially about administering the daily injections and noticing the dangerous changes which can occur with their pet's blood sugar. The nurse will work hand in hand with the Vet while offering you worthwhile advice on the initial period and through to the long term with regard to specific diets and exercise.
Are your pet's kisses no longer as sweet as they used to be? Bad breath is common in older animals and can be a sign of a dental disease or, in some cases, other illness. Why not pop in to see Naoimh and let her advise you on the next best step?
Unfortunately, nowadays as many as a third of our pets are classified as overweight. Just like us, those extra few inches around their waist can predispose your pet to serious health problems such as diabetics, joint and heart diseases and urinary stones. Naoimh is very sympathetic to owners and takes time to work through each case and devise a specific plan of diet and exercise to suit your situation.
All Nurse Clinic services are free of charge for registered clients. You can register your pet online today.
We have our own in-house pharmacy on site which stores a wide range of products for your pet. As the majority of our medicines are prescription only medications, these cannot be dispensed without a clinical examination from a Veterinary Surgeon. However, if your animal is on long term medication for heart disease, epilepsy, thyroid dysfunction or other diseases, a repeat prescription can be authorised. In this case, we strongly recommend taking your pet in for a re-check every three to six months to ensure they are still on the most appropriate dose and right medication.
When buying a drug online, you are buying from an unknown source. It has been discovered in recent years, that there are websites out there selling counterfeit drugs which could potentially be harmful to your pet. However, buying your medication from us means that it has been subject to regulation under the RCVS and the VMD as well as checked by a qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
Diagnostic imaging is an essential tool to help clinicians make their diagnosis. At Roe Valley Veterinary Clinic, we are able to offer both Digital Radiography and Ultrasound.
Otherwise known as X-rays. This technique produces 2D images which help diagnose fractures, bone diseases and abnormalities of the chest and abdomen.
This imaging technique involves using high frequency sound waves to produce an image. Unlike X-rays, it allows you to see the internal structure of the major organs and hence detect if there are any abnormalities. It is commonly used for detecting pregnancy, cardiac abnormalities, tumours, cysts, etc.
At Roe Valley Veterinary Clinic, we are fortunate to have a visiting Cardiologist every three months. This allows for detailed echoes (assessment of the internal architecture of the heart) to be performed by a specialist. For any animals with heart problems, this ensures that they are on the most appropriate medication and gives the owner an idea of the prognosis of the disease.
At Roe Valley Veterinary Clinic, we have invested in up to date equipment in our laboratory to ensure rapid and crucial diagnoses. This includes:
This assesses the function of your pet's major organs and helps detect diseases early.
This option is available to all clients before their pet has surgery. It is a basic screening, which ensures that organ function is normal before a general anaesthetic is given.
This basic test can detect infection and also help diagnose diabetes and kidney disease. In addition, it allows us early detection of whether your pet is predisposed urinary stones.
In addition to our in house laboratory, we also have a strong link with an external laboratory. This allows us to obtain more extensive tests quickly and effectively.
At Roe Valley Veterinary Clinic, we have two surgical suites which allows us to effectively manage our surgical cases between the Vets.
Each suite is designed to minimise infection and complications during surgery:
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