Private Healthcare
There is no National Health service for Veterinary medical care, so we recommend pet insurance to allow you to budget monthly rather than face unexpected bills you may not be able to afford.
Advances in veterinary medicine mean your vet can do more for your pet but treatment can be expensive, and third party liability for dogs is increasingly important in case of legal action. Ask us about Petplan's 4 week free trial. Visit the Petplan website by clicking this link.
Routine Services: Click on the relevant image below for more information on our services.
Vaccination: The primary vaccination course consists of 2 injections at 8 weeks and 12 weeks for puppies, and 9 weeks and 12 weeks for kittens.We recommend an annual booster vaccination every 12 months. Canine cough vaccination can be given with any vaccination at a reduced price.
Parasites: FLEA AND WORM TREATMENTS:BUY 3 GET 1 FREE! Fenaghy veterinary clinic recommend the regular use of 'Advocate Spot On' solution that kills fleas, roundworms and ear mite infections in the dog and cat. Advocate is the only product to prevent and treat lung worm infection in the dog. Left untreated this infection can often be fatal. For information on lungworm vist the website www.lungworm.co.uk. For information on worming regimens visit www.WormPatrol.co.uk.Monthly worming is recommended for cats that regularly hunt, but many people find it difficult to give worming tablets to their cats. Ask about our spot-on solution for cat worming , or visit www.profender.co.uk.
Neutering or spaying is strongly recommended on health grounds and can be carried out from five months on cats and six months on dogs. People receiving benefits may receive help from The Dogs Trust, or from The Cats League.
Microchipping: Reduced price with any vaccination or procedure. A microchip implant is an identifying integrated circuit placed under the skin of a dog, cat, horse, or other animal. The chips are about the size of a large grain of rice and are based on a passive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. Microchips have been particularly useful in the return of lost pets. They can also assist where the ownership of an animal is in dispute.
Insurance: Visit the Petplan website at www.petplan.co.uk to get 10% discount online. Petplan is a pet insurance specialist, providing insurance for cats, dogs, rabbits and horses, That's why they're called the pet people. 4 weeks free trial offer!
Pet Foods: We can advise you on the most suitable food for your pet and have a variety of pet foods in stock from;
www.royalcanin.co.uk
www.hillspet.co.uk
www.wellbeloved.com
Pet Passports: We can prepare your pet for travel to foreign shores with the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS for short). Please visit the government website at www.defra.gov.uk for more information.
Prescriptions: Please contact us 24 hours in advance to order your pets medication. This can be done by phone or by e mail from our Contact Us page
Euthanasia: Nobody likes to think about this, but when the time comes, it can carried be out at the surgery or in your pets own home, and cremation can be arranged;www.glenviewpetcrematorium.co.uk
Emergencies: If a veterinary surgeon is required out of hours, please phone the normal surgery number and you will be given the number of the practice mobile.
Consultations: There is a consultation charge plus any drugs or treatments that your animal is given are charged for. Please enquire at reception for more information on fees. We accept payment with all current credit cards.
Dental: Fenaghy vets recommend regular dental check ups for your pet. We can perform routine dental scale and polishing and supply a variety of dental products and chews. For further information visit, www.petsmile.co.uk