Nurse Consults: Expert Care from Your Pet's Best Friends
At Tarka Vets, our experienced and highly skilled veterinary nurses are truly "vets' best friends" – and your pet's! They play a vital and expansive role in your pet's healthcare journey, offering dedicated support, expert advice, and a wide range of services. Our nurses are passionate about animal welfare and are an invaluable resource for both you and your furry companion, providing personalized attention and ongoing care that complements the veterinary team.
What Our Veterinary Nurses Can Do for Your Pet:
Our nurse consults offer a dedicated time for you to discuss specific aspects of your pet's health and receive practical guidance and support. Here's a closer look at the comprehensive services they provide:
Weight and Diet Management:
Many pets struggle with their weight, which can lead to serious health issues like diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. Our nurses can assess your pet's current weight and body condition score.
They'll provide personalized dietary advice, help you understand pet food labels, and create a tailored weight loss or gain plan to help your pet achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Regular weigh-ins and ongoing support are offered to keep your pet on track.
Post-Operative Care:
After surgery, careful monitoring and attentive care are crucial for a smooth recovery. Our nurses are here to guide you through this period.
They provide essential advice on wound care, administering prescribed medications, managing pain, and understanding what to expect during the recovery process.
They can also remove sutures (stitches) and check the healing progress, ensuring your pet is recovering well.
Medication Administration Guidance:
Giving medication to pets can sometimes be challenging. Our nurses can offer practical tips and demonstrations on how to effectively administer various medications, including oral tablets, liquids, eye drops, and ear treatments.
They can also help you understand the importance of adherence to prescribed dosages and schedules.
Dental Health Checks and Advice:
Dental disease is one of the most common health problems in pets. Our nurses can perform free dental checks to assess your pet's oral hygiene and identify early signs of gum disease or tartar buildup.
They will provide comprehensive guidance on at-home dental care, including brushing techniques, dental diets, and appropriate dental chews, helping you maintain your pet's sparkling smile.
Puppy and Kitten Care Clinics:
Starting life on the right paw is essential! Our nurses host special clinics for new puppy and kitten owners.
They offer advice on socialisation, training, diet, parasite prevention, and the vaccination schedule, ensuring your new family member gets the best start.
It's a fantastic opportunity to ask all your questions in a relaxed environment.
Senior Pet Clinics:
As pets age, they often require more specialised care. Our senior pet clinics, run by our nurses, focus on monitoring common age-related conditions.
They can discuss topics like arthritis management, cognitive decline, diet adjustments, and regular health checks to help maintain your senior pet's comfort and quality of life.
Behavioural Support:
Behavioural issues can be challenging for both pets and owners. While complex cases are referred to our vets or specialist behaviourists, our nurses can offer initial guidance and support for common concerns.
They can provide advice on basic training, socialization, addressing minor anxieties, and enrichment ideas to promote a happy and well-adjusted pet.
Routine Procedures:
Our nurses are highly skilled in performing a range of routine yet essential procedures, often saving you a veterinary consultation fee. These include:
Nail Clipping: Keeping nails at a healthy length to prevent discomfort and injury.
Ear Cleaning: Helping to prevent ear infections, especially in breeds prone to them.
Anal Gland Expression: A necessary procedure for some pets to prevent discomfort or infection.
Microchipping: Implanting this vital permanent identification safely and efficiently.
Our veterinary nurses are dedicated to fostering a strong bond with you and your pet, offering accessible, compassionate, and expert care that contributes significantly to their overall health and happiness. Don't hesitate to book a nurse consult for any of these valuable services!