VETERINARY CLINICGeneral advice for dogs and cats
A balanced diet tailored to your furry friend’s age and needs is the foundation of good health. Always provide fresh water and follow the vaccination and parasite prevention schedule recommended by your vet.
Remember:
- Maintain a healthy body weight.
- Provide daily exercise and mental stimulation.
- Check the eyes, ears, skin and teeth regularly.
- Follow the internal and external parasite prevention schedule.
- Arrange preventive check-ups even when your furry friend seems perfectly healthy.
When to arrange a consultation
Contact your vet to determine how soon your pet needs to be assessed. Do not wait for a routine check-up if new symptoms appear or your pet’s condition changes.
- Changes in appetite, thirst or behaviour.
- Repeated coughing or sneezing without breathing difficulties.
- Itching, skin irritation, changes in the coat or lumps.
- Limping, discomfort or changes in urination.
- Vomiting or diarrhoea that persists or recurs.
When you need immediate help
Contact a vet or an emergency veterinary clinic immediately if you notice:
- Difficulty breathing or, in cats, breathing with the mouth open.
- Collapse, loss of consciousness, prolonged or repeated seizures.
- Suspected poisoning, swallowing a foreign object or an accident.
- A suddenly swollen or painful abdomen, especially with unproductive retching.
- Inability to urinate, heavy bleeding or severe pain.
- Severe vomiting or diarrhoea accompanied by marked weakness or blood.
Outside opening hours
Sparky Vet is not a 24-hour clinic. For an emergency outside our opening hours, contact an emergency veterinary clinic that is open. Do not wait for a WhatsApp reply or for our clinic to reopen.
This list is not exhaustive. If your pet’s condition worsens or you are unsure how urgent the situation is, seek veterinary guidance immediately.
Preventive check-ups help identify health problems early and support a healthier life for your furry friend.