Puppy and kitten health

Bringing your puppy or kitten home for the first time is a daunting experience for both you and your pet. At the Puppy & Kitten Health Club, your pet will receive a nose to tail assessment. Our nurses will elaborate on all areas of pet care and will answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Our veterinary staff keep up to date with all the latest developments in caring for young pets, so even if you have raised kittens and puppies before, this is a good opportunity for them to meet our staff and get used to the practice.

Old and Purrfect Club

This is our specialised cat clinic for cats aged eight and over. As our old and purrfect cats mature, they can develop health issues such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and hyperthyroidism, to name but a few. Early diagnosis is key to providing the best long term treatment for your pet.

Daleside Vets are pleased to offer our nurse led OAP clinic. These consist of an hour-long consult costing only £45 (or £40 if you are one of our many Daleplan members). During the clinic, your cat will receive a full nose to tail check. We will assess their mobility, body condition score, as well as check a urine sample and monitor their blood pressure to ensure everything is still in good working order.

For more information see links below

Club OAP client handout

Nurse Clinics – Old and Purrfect questionaires

Sugarbabies

Sugarbabies offers support and advice for our diagnosed diabetics both early on and throughout your pet’s life. It includes a health assessment and monitoring urine test.

Unfortunately we are seeing an ever increasing number of diabetic pets. It is now estimated that as many as 1 in 200 pets suffer from the condition. Like us, it is strongly associated with obesity as well as age (cats and dogs over 6 years of age are at most risk). If left untreated, diabetes can be life threatening. However, once diagnosed, diabetes in cats and dogs is a manageable condition.

Common signs of diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent urination, weight loss despite ravenous apetite or lethargy. It is important to diagnose and treat this condition as early as possible to avoid long term health implications.

If you are interested in Sugarbabies, don’t delay, call us today!!