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Preventative healthcare is vital For this reason we provide a range of services to cater for your pets. These include:- Care of the new puppy or kitten We offer a free health check on your new puppy or kitten, prior to first vaccination. At this time we can advise on feeding, worming, toilet training etc. Vaccination All dogs and cats require annual booster vaccinations against the major infectious diseases, in addition to the primary course, given when they are puppies or kittens. Each animal is given a clinical examination at the time of the booster, so it is an opportunity for an annual health check. Puppies and kittens can begin their vaccination course from 8 weeks. They require 2 injections to give them full protection. Worming All dogs and cats require regular worming, especially if in contact with children. We recommend that puppies are wormed every two weeks until they are 12 weeks old, and then at a 1 - 3 monthly intervals throughout their lives. Hunting cats need to be wormed frequently for tapeworms. We can advise on a suitable worming product for your pet. Flea Control Fleas can be aproblem throughout the year. Prevention is better than cure, as tapeworms can be spread by fleas, and some animals are allergic to fleabites, We can help you select the flea products best suited to your pet. |
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Neutering If you do not intend to breed with your pet, we recommend neurering or spaying. This can be done from 5-6 months of age. As well as reducing numbers of unwanted puppies, early spaying of bitches leads to health benefits in later life. Unneutered tomcats roam, fight, smell and have greatly reduced lifespans. Nutrition Just as our teeth are dependent on our diet, so it is with our animals. We stock a wide range of lifestyle diets, and can help you select a diet appropriate to your pet. We also stock a range of prescription diets, used to help manage a range of medical conditions. Dental Care Our pet's teeth require regular attention and we routinely examine mouths at every consultation. Bad breath is often a sign of dental problems and we perform descaling and polishing to clean teeth and freshen breath if necessary. Health problems specific to the older pet We recommend regular health checks for the older pet, including blood and urine tests, with appropriate medication based on the results. We can provide relief of arthritic and rheumatic pain and will advise on the special nutritional needs of older animals. Care of rabbits and small pets Rabbits are becoming increasingly popular as pets and we can advise on their diet and daily care. We recommend vaccination against myxomatosis and viral haemorragic disease from 12 weeks of age. |
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TELEPHONE NUMBER 028 2563 1999 |
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133 GALGORM RD BALLYMENA BT42 1DE Opposite Cambridge House |
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SURGERY OPENING HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9.15-12.30 pm 2.00 - 2.45 pm Evening Surgery From 4pm SAT 9.30 -12.15pm |
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ALL MAJOR CARDS ACCEPTED |
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