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Nurse Services
Weight clinics
As we all know, as we get older, it is much easier to put on weight, and your pet is no different. Whether caused by less exercise, the wrong diet, or hormonal changes caused by neutering, many pets are susceptible to weight gain as they age. Our nurses run FREE weight clinics to address these issues.
Following neutering, all pets are invited back for a weight check every 2 months. This allows you to keep a check on your pet's weight and to notice any weight gain early. The nurses will advise you on diet, which may mean a change in feeding amount, or even a change in food, to keep your pet in good body condition.
The nurses also run a weight watcher clinic for pets who may have more weight to lose. Again, they will weigh your pet on a regular basis, and give you advice on diet. The aim is to help your pet to reach and maintain a good body weight, which will help them to live a longer, healthier life.
As we all know, as we get older, it is much easier to put on weight, and your pet is no different. Whether caused by less exercise, the wrong diet, or hormonal changes caused by neutering, many pets are susceptible to weight gain as they age. Our nurses run FREE weight clinics to address these issues.
Following neutering, all pets are invited back for a weight check every 2 months. This allows you to keep a check on your pet's weight and to notice any weight gain early. The nurses will advise you on diet, which may mean a change in feeding amount, or even a change in food, to keep your pet in good body condition.
The nurses also run a weight watcher clinic for pets who may have more weight to lose. Again, they will weigh your pet on a regular basis, and give you advice on diet. The aim is to help your pet to reach and maintain a good body weight, which will help them to live a longer, healthier life.
Puppy Clinics
We know that the first year of a puppy's life is full of change and new (and experienced) owners often have lots of questions. At Mintlaw Vets, we offer a FREE monthly nurse appointment until your dog is a year old. During this appointment, your puppy will be weighed to ensure they are growing properly, and a check kept on any problems or questions you have. The nurses will give you advice on feeding, weight gain (or loss!), teething, socialisation, and once your pup is a bit older, advice on neutering. Just as importantly, the nurse clinics allow your puppy to come to the vets once a month, get used to coming in and being 'fussed over', meaning that they will be less stressed coming to the vets later in life.
We know that the first year of a puppy's life is full of change and new (and experienced) owners often have lots of questions. At Mintlaw Vets, we offer a FREE monthly nurse appointment until your dog is a year old. During this appointment, your puppy will be weighed to ensure they are growing properly, and a check kept on any problems or questions you have. The nurses will give you advice on feeding, weight gain (or loss!), teething, socialisation, and once your pup is a bit older, advice on neutering. Just as importantly, the nurse clinics allow your puppy to come to the vets once a month, get used to coming in and being 'fussed over', meaning that they will be less stressed coming to the vets later in life.
Dental checks
It is a fact that many of our pets have problems with their teeth. In some cases, anaesthetic is required so your pet can have a 'dental', which may include a scale and polish, or even some extractions depending on the degree of the problem. Following these, the nurses will invite your pet after two months for a FREE dental check, to ensure that all the good work doesn't go to waste! If there are no problems, then further checks are carried out every six months. They will be able to give advice on teeth cleaning and products to keep plaque at bay, and hopefully delay or prevent any further dental treatment in the future. If you think your pet has problems with their teeth, then the nurse will be happy to advise you.
It is a fact that many of our pets have problems with their teeth. In some cases, anaesthetic is required so your pet can have a 'dental', which may include a scale and polish, or even some extractions depending on the degree of the problem. Following these, the nurses will invite your pet after two months for a FREE dental check, to ensure that all the good work doesn't go to waste! If there are no problems, then further checks are carried out every six months. They will be able to give advice on teeth cleaning and products to keep plaque at bay, and hopefully delay or prevent any further dental treatment in the future. If you think your pet has problems with their teeth, then the nurse will be happy to advise you.
Puppy socialisation classes
Once your puppy has been fully vaccinated, it is important that they have as many new experiences as possible. Part of these new experiences is socialising with other puppies to learn how to meet and greet, and of course how to play! Vet Nurse Laura Thain runs puppy socialisation classes over the summer, where puppies can come along and meet others their age, have fun, and maybe even learn a thing or two at the same time. There is a small charge for these classes.
Once your puppy has been fully vaccinated, it is important that they have as many new experiences as possible. Part of these new experiences is socialising with other puppies to learn how to meet and greet, and of course how to play! Vet Nurse Laura Thain runs puppy socialisation classes over the summer, where puppies can come along and meet others their age, have fun, and maybe even learn a thing or two at the same time. There is a small charge for these classes.
Arthritis Clinics
Vet Nurse Laura Thain will be running arthritis clinics in the near future. Watch this space!
Vet Nurse Laura Thain will be running arthritis clinics in the near future. Watch this space!
Admissions and Discharges
When you bring your pet in for a scheduled operation or procedure of any kind, you will usually find it is the nurse who will see you. The nurse will check you understand the operation your pet is about to have, the estimated costs, and answer any queries you have. You will be given an appointment to collect your pet later in the day, and the nurse will discharge them, and discuss any post operative instructions with you. If needed, they will make another appointment for your pet to come back and have any stitches removed.
When you bring your pet in for a scheduled operation or procedure of any kind, you will usually find it is the nurse who will see you. The nurse will check you understand the operation your pet is about to have, the estimated costs, and answer any queries you have. You will be given an appointment to collect your pet later in the day, and the nurse will discharge them, and discuss any post operative instructions with you. If needed, they will make another appointment for your pet to come back and have any stitches removed.
At Mintlaw Vet Surgery, our nurses play a very important role in the smooth running of the practice. Currently, we have two fully qualified vet nurses (Laura and Joanna), and one trainee vet nurse (Nicola). The nurses see clients for a number of clinics, and are also responsible for admitting and discharging patients for surgery. Laura Thain is a qualified pet arthritis counsellor. Most of our nurse clinics are free, although there may be a small charge for some.
