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Gastrointestinal
Grapes/Dark Chocolate & Raisin or Toxic Food.
if you suspect your pet has eaten grapes, raisins or any other potentially toxic food substance and your Vet Is Closed. then please book a video call with us but also try to contact your nearest physical veterinary clinic. In the case of eating any potentially poisonous foodstuffs it is important to get advice as quickly as possible. Our Nurses may need to make the animal vomit to remove the contents of the stomach and this must take place within 2 hours of being consumed. After this time the grapes, raisins or other food will have passed into the intestine. Treatment must not be delayed. The Located Vet Nurse Will help you to assess your pet Either via our video call or Will Come To Your House. if you suspect that it has eaten any poisonous food items. When booking Or Call, it is important to provide as much accurate information as possible about what has been eaten, how much was eaten and what your animal weighs. This will help the The Nurse to determine the level of risk to your pet. We provide professional advice about if and how to treat your animal at home, and when you need to see a physical veterinarian. If veterinary care is needed then we can direct you to your nearest clinic Or Hospital. if you do not have a registered practice, and advise how to treat the animal until you visit the vet.
Tare’s Nurse will provide professional advice about worm and other parasites. If you have seen worms in the stools or vomit then we can advise whether your animal can be treated at home, and when to see a physical veterinarian. We will also advise where your nearest clinics are if you do not have a registered practice. In the case of a suspected parasite infection, or where the signs are not clear, we can discuss methods of sampling to determine whether your pet does have intestinal parasites.
Worms & Parasites
Anal Gland & Scooting
The Nurse will help you to assess your pet via our video call or in-person, if your having problems with anal glands. We provide professional advice about if and how to treat your animal at home, and when to see a physical veterinarian. If veterinary care is needed then we can help to determine how quickly your pet needs to be seen, where your nearest clinics are if you do not have a registered practice, and advise how to treat the animal until you visit the vet.
Mouth and teeth
Mouth & teech problems
Our Nurse will assess your dog or cat. If it has problems with it’s mouth or teeth, fractured tooth, retained milk teeth, bad breath, plaque and inflamed gums. We will provide professional Veterinary advice about how to treat your animal at home, and when it is time to see a veterinarian. If you have noticed any problems with the teeth or mouth, or a change in your pet’s eating habits, it is very helpful to attach several detailed photographs when you book the appointment so that we can assess the problem clearly and make the best recommendations for your pet.
Skin Problems
Itching
Lumps
Wound
Breathing and panting
Abnormal breathing sounds or reverse sneezing
Difficulty breathing, asthma attacks or choking
Nasal discharge
Urinary and reproductive issues
Blocked cat or difficulty urinating
Urinary problems
Emergencies
Bleeding (haemorrhage)
We will help you via our video call if your pet is bleeding. In case of minor bleeding from small wounds we provide advice about how to treat your animal at home, and when to see a veterinarian. If veterinary care is needed, we will come to access then we help to determine how quickly your pet needs to be seen, where your nearest clinics. In the case of major bleeding, your pet must immediately be seen by a veterinarian. Try to keep the animal as quiet as possible. If significant external bleeding is apparent then pressure should be applied to the area using a clean dressing or cloth. If you need assistance then we can help you to find your nearest practice and provide guidance on how you can help your pet on the way to the vet. Signs that your pet may be going into shock include: becoming weak or wobbly with a high heart rate initially that deteriorates to a slow rate with a weak pulse. The gums initially turn red and then become very pale. The pet will be unusually quiet, becoming progressively dull and non-responsive to external stimuli. It will have a low body temperature and sometimes the paws and tail will feel cold.
Seizures
if your pet has a seizure. Before and after an episode they may seem unsteady and confused. Stay calm, do not try to intervene if the animal is having a seizure as they can lose consciousness and you may get bitten. Try to remove objects that the pet could hurt itself on. If you can, time the seizure. There are many different causes of seizures and it is important to seek immediate attention from your veterinarian in order to investigate further. If you need assistance then we can help you to find your nearest practice and provide guidance on how to give first aid on the way to the vet. We are not allowed prescribe medication for convulsions or antispasmodics as nurses. If your animal has a persistent seizure lasting more than 3-5 minutes (status epilepticus), or several seizures during the same day, you must see your veterinarian urgently. A prolonged waiting time for a consultation with us must not delay your journey to a veterinarian.
Shock
This often occurs after a road traffic accident or other sudden and serious injury. It is usually a result of heavy internal or external blood loss. In the first instance keep the animal as quiet as possible and seek immediate attention from your veterinarian. Signs that a dog is developing shock include becoming weak or wobbly and a high heart rate (more than 150 beats per minute) but note that the pulse is likely to be weak. Gradually, the gums will turn red then very pale. The animal will become very quiet and progressively dull or non-responsive to external stimuli. Signs that a cat is in shock are that they are generally lying on their side, severely depressed or non-responsive to stimuli. The heart rate will be rapid initially and then reduce to a very slow rate, and they will have a low body temperature; sometimes the paws and tail will feel cold. If significant external bleeding is apparent then pressure should be applied to the area using a clean dressing or cloth.
Other queries
Reading x-rays
Service coming soon.
Certificates
Unfortunately, as Nurses we cannot issue animal health certificates. In order to be able to write a certificate correctly it is necessary to prove the identity of the animal and this cannot be done reliably through us.
Pet Insurance
Soon. we will be announcing Pet Insurance we work with for clients discounts.