News and advice

Why should my senior dog have regular senior wellness check-ups?

17 Oct 2018

Dogs age at five to seven years for every human year and are considered ‘senior’ at about seven years of age.

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Why should my senior cat have regular senior wellness check-ups?

17 Oct 2018

Cats age at five to seven years for every human year and are considered ‘senior’ at about seven years of age.

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Why is best that my pet has intravenous fluids during his/her anaesthetic?

17 Oct 2018

Putting your pet onto intravenous fluids involves placing a catheter into their vein and then attaching them to a bag of sterile fluid.

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Why does my cat/dog need a pre-anaesthetic blood test?

17 Oct 2018

It is our job to ensure that your pet can properly process and then eliminate the anaesthetic he or she is given.

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My cat needs de-sexing, what is involved?

17 Oct 2018

Unless you wish to breed from your cat, he/she should be neutered at four to six months of age.

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What should I feed my dog?

17 Oct 2018

Along with regular exercise and veterinary care, careful nutrition is the best way you can contribute to your pet's prolonged good health.

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What should I feed my cat?

17 Oct 2018

At Vetcall we recommend that kittens are fed a premium complete kitten food such as Hills Vet Essentials or Royal Canin.

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Why should I get my pet micro-chipped?

17 Oct 2018

Micro-chipping is a great way to safely and permanently identify your cat or dog.

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Why should I get my dog vaccinated?

17 Oct 2018

Every year dogs of all ages become seriously ill or die from infectious diseases which could have been prevented through vaccination.

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My pet is overweight, what should I do?

16 Sep 2018

Weight Management ProgramsWeight gain, leading to obesity, is an increasingly common problem we see in our companion cats and dogs.

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