SERVICES

Nail Trimming for your pets in the comfort of your home. Nail trimming is important for both cats and dogs, so they do not get their nails stuck in carpet, in clothes or their nails grow so long they grow into their skin! Confident handling, treats and cuddles makes this a calm and stress free procedure at home. This service is available to cats,dogs,birds,guinea pigs and rabbits.

Signs of anal gland problems include excessively chewing or licking their bottom or lower back, ‘scooting’ (dragging their bottom on the floor) or sometimes an unpleasant fishy odour. If left untreated the anal glands may become infected or rupture. Most dogs and their owners find expressing anal glands unpleasant. Vet Nurse Direct can express your pet’s anal glands at home providing a calm and safe environment, minimising stress and saving time.

Cat’s long hair is prone to becoming matted and knotty. This can be uncomfortable and painful as the knots can pull on the cat’s skin. It is important to regularly check and groom your cat’s coats whether they have long or short hair to prevent knots from forming. Vet Nurse Direct offers grooming in the comfort of your home from big brush outs to full lion clips, we are here to help your cat feel comfotable and knot free.

Dental disease is very common in our pets and preventative treatment is the best thing to stop dental disease becoming a large and often expensive problem! Our pets do not tell us when their teeth hurt or not until it is too late! Getting your dog or cats teeth checked regularly can help prevent any problems arising. As well as regular checks, brushing your pets teeth with pet friendly tooth paste will help prevent dental disease and decay. Vet Nurse Direct can show you how to do this and provide samples for you to try.

Microchipping is mandatory for all dogs, with the exception of working farm dogs. However it is not mandatory for cats. A microchip is the size of a grain of rice. Microchipping your cat gives them the best chance of being identified and returned to you if they are lost or stolen. Microchips are safe, easy to implant and effective. Unlike collars and ID tags, microchips do not come off and they do not put your cat at risk of injury.Vet Nurse Direct will insert microchips, register on the database or check if an existing pet’s microchip is readable

​Basic health checks are important to maintain everyday health. Pets can be very good at hiding small problems that you may not notice. Pets need check-ups annually for their “vaccination status” at your regular vet. Some vaccines are only due every three years so an annual check-up by Vet Nurse Direct would give peace of mind between these vaccines.

Training your dog can be hard. Some dogs are harder to train than others and some have small or big behaviour issues that arrive later in life. Whatever the problem you are having Vet Nurse Direct can help. Some issues are easily resolved with some useful tips and tricks and sometimes multiple sessions will be needed. Vet Nurse Direct will devise a plan at your first appointment, after assessing the dog’s behaviour.

Pet parasite treatment is very important and should be carried out regularly. Dogs and cats are susceptible to many different parasites which they can pick up anywhere from your own backyard to the dog park. The most common parasite are fleas and worms. Luckily, there are a variety of treatments available for all of these parasites. Contact Vet Nurse Direct to discuss your pets needs prior to your appointment so we can give the best preventative treatment for your pet.

Dogs ears need cleaning especially if they are frequent swimmers, have very long hair in their ear canals or they are prone to ear infections. Cleaning does not treat an infection, you need a prescribed medication from your vet for that but regular cleaning can reduce the risk of reoccurring infections. Dogs with long hairs in their ears are prone to more ear infections as they have reduced ear flow down to the canal, removal of these hairs helps significantly with this and will help their overall ear health. Vet Nurse Direct will clean your dogs’ ears using EpiOtic ear cleaner and remove any unwanted hairs in a calm and stress free environment.

Sometimes we all need a bit of extra help to get our pets where they need to be, Vet Nurse Direct are here to help. Vet Nurse Direct can take you pets to the vet, kennels or cattery. We can also stay with your pet for vet consults if needed.

Your pet’s weight can have a negative impact on their health. It is important to monitor their weight for any weight gain or loss. Vet Nurse Direct can help you with strategies to help your pet’s weight healthy.

Blood glucose tests can be performed in the home with a quick and easy blood test to measure your pet’s blood glucose levels. These tests are important for diagnosed diabetic pets to ensure they are on the correct insulin dosing. Vet Nurse Directwill perform blood glucose tests after consulting with your veterinarian.

SQ fluids or subcut fluids may be recommended by your veterinarian if your pet is diagnosed with renal disease, (CKD, kidney disease, kidney failure), constipation issues, geriatric or palliative care and any other illnesses that may require subcutaneous fluid therapy. Vet Nurse Direct will need to liaise with your veterinarian regarding the type of fluid, amount and regularity of treatment. Vet Nurse Direct can treat your animal in the comfort of your home, and in their favourite resting spot

Visitng your pets in home when your away. Vet Nurse Direct is able to medicate, feed, cudde and toilet your precious pets.

Trimming your birds wings in home for pet birds of any size. We have experience handling birds of all shapes and sizes.

Vet Nurse Direct is here to help you medicate and show you some tips and tricks to help you treat your pet.