We would like to share our appreciation and gratitude for Northwest OrthoVet for this wonderful gift. Some of you may know John for his skilled surgical work that he has been preforming with ourselves throughout the year.
John's dedication to his job is paramount with a gold standard of care given to each and every patient. We thank you for everything you do and all of the great success stories that have came as a result of your work!
We wish you a Merry Christmas ❄️
From all the Team at Drumahoe! ☃️
Did you know that turning up the heat makes your home a target for fleas? ⚠
Check out our hacks for keeping your pets flea-free in the months ahead.
Did you know over 70% of cats develop gum disease? 🦷 For the good of your cat’s dental health, it’s best to brush their teeth 2-3 times a week.
If brushing your cat’s teeth sounds daunting, our top tips will make it a bit easier.
Vaccinations are incredibly important for keeping cats safe 🐈
Here are five awful diseases that vaccines can help prevent in kittens.
Daisy’s Dental
Daisy’s Dental Procedure
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when your pet comes in for a dental procedure?
Admit
On admission you should allow 10 to 15 minutes for one of our vets or nurses to discuss treatment, carry out a clinical exam and complete paperwork.
Pre-anaesthetic bloods
We offer pre-anaesthetic bloods to all patients coming in for procedures. These are a great way of detecting problems with the patient’s liver or kidneys enabling us to make alterations to the patient’s anaesthetic protocol.
Intravenous fluid therapy
Fluid therapy can also be administered throughout the procedure to aid your pet’s recovery.
While your pet is under anaesthetic their blood pressure normally falls so fluid therapy can help reduce this.
X-rays
Dental x-rays allow us to see below the gum line which aids in decision making when extracting teeth.
Dental procedure
Our vets complete a more in depth clinical exam of your pet while they are under anaesthetic and descale their teeth before making a final judgement if a tooth needs extracted.
Recovery
Our nurses are constantly monitoring your pet throughout their dental procedure and recover, recording their heart rate, respiration and temperature ensuring to report any changes to the operating vet.
Once your pet has fully recovered they are discharged home with post operative instructions and a follow up appointment.
For more information contact the clinic on 02871311448 ☎️
For the month of April we are offering 20% off ALL dental procedures and a further 10% off for Pet Health Club clients 🦷
Ear mites
⚠️ COULD YOUR PET HAVE EAR MITES? ⚠️
Have you recently seen your pet scratching their ears or shaking their heads more often than usual? These could be signs of ear problems.
Ear mites, for instance, are tiny parasites that can affect your pet’s ears and can easily be transmitted from cats to dogs (and vice-versa!).
Ear mite infections tend to result in:
- Itchy and smelly ears
- Red, painful or swollen ears
- Rubbing their face or head
- Ear wax (which is often dark brown, resembling coffee grounds)
- A swollen ear if an aural haematoma develops
Contact the clinic on 02871311448 for more information ☎
