OUR SERVICES
OUR SERVICES
We are dedicated to providing your pet with all they require to stay happy and healthy. We are a single-centred independently run practice and do not believe in pressure sales or loss-leading offers. We simply provide a reasonably-priced service for all your pets needs, with no unnecessary extras. Our staff are friendly and approachable and pride themselves in treating all your pets as they would their own.
YOUR NEW PET
We provide a free health check for your new puppy or kitten on their first visit. We will look at the general health of your pet and give you any advice you need on diet, vaccination, neutering or anything else.
We'll give advice on neutering and can answer any concerns you might have. Neutering is performed under general anaesthetic. Castration involves the removal of both testicles. Spaying involves the removal of the ovaries and the womb. Like any operation, there is a very small risk with the anaesthetic. Neutering alters your pet's metabolic rate, making it easier for them to gain weight. We can advise on nutrition post-neutering. The main reason most people neuter their pets is to avoid litters of unwanted puppies and kittens. There are also several benefits for your pet:
- Lowers the risks of fatal cancers.
- It is quite common for older un-neutered bitches and queens to get an infection of the womb (pyometra) and this is potentially fatal.
- Many un-neutered cats and dogs can be dominant and/or aggressive and tend to wander excessively.
- Un-neutered male cats have a pungent tom cat smell and tend to spray strong-smelling urine.
This involves the injection of a tiny microchip under your pet's skin. This holds information unique to you and your pet (this information can be modified by contacting identichip). If your pet is lost or stolen, your pet will be scanned and you will be contacted immediately. Microchipping is a legal requirement for dogs.
ONGOING CARE
We also have a weight clinic run by our experienced qualified nurses. Your pet will be weighed and a weight loss program provided if necessary.
We offer free health checks for our more senior patients (8+ years). You will initially be seen by a nurse and this will be followed by a veterinary consultation if necessary. These check-ups are essential for picking up early signs of diseases such as diabetes, osteoarthritis and kidney disease along with other geriatric ailments.
At Baildon Vets we offer free dental checks and advice on maintaining the health of your pet's gums and teeth. There are various toothpastes available which we can recommend. We will also advise if your pet needs a dental which will be performed under general anaesthetic.
We stock a comprehensive range of pet foods, treats and chews, including Natural Instinct and Eden Holistic dog and cat food. You can buy many items from our most popular ranges here on our website for collection at the practice.
VACCINATIONS
Dogs, cats and rabbits should all be vaccinated and receive regular boosters throughout their lives. Many serious diseases are entirely preventable. Remember if you're planning a holiday, your pet's vaccinations must be up to date before a kennel or cattery will accept them. We'll let you know when boosters are due so you can call and book a convenient appointment. More information follows for each animal.
The primary course includes immunisation against distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, 4 strains of leptospirosis and kennel cough (bordatella). The course can be started at 10 weeks and the second vaccination is given 4 weeks later. It is important to socialise your pup prior to full vaccination and we will tell you how to do this safely.
The primary vaccination course includes immunisation against cat flu, enteritis and leukaemia. The first injection is given at nine weeks old with the second three weeks later.
A combined myxomatosis and viral haemorrhagic disease vaccination can be given at 5 weeks of age and takes three weeks to be fully effective. A booster is required once a year.
PET BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Here at Baildon Veterinary Centre our staff understand first hand what a huge part our beloved pets play within our families and what a massive hole they can leave behind when the time comes to say goodbye.
It was with this in mind that we recognised how important it is to be able to offer guidance and support to our clients throughout the end of life process and why we have a dedicated member of staff trained by the Blue Cross in Pet Bereavement Support.
Gemma Wood is our Bereavement support advisor here at Baildon Veterinary Centre.
She has previous experience in helping people in times of loss and is trained by the Blue Cross in Bereavement support to offer guidance and compassion in a safe and confidential environment be it face to face, over email or over the phone.
We strongly believe in the importance of having someone on standby to offer a listening ear who can dedicate their time & understanding at a time when our clients need it the most.
Please visit our End of Life page for more information on the Euthanasia process and after care and ideas for lasting bonds options available to you or give us a call and we will answer any questions you may have.
Should you wish to talk to Gemma she can be contacted on 01274 580785.
We have a Pet Remembrance page. If you would like to add your pet, please email us a tribute and image to info@baildonvets.co.uk.
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CONTACTPARASITES
We stock several effective products for protecting your pet against various parasites that cannot be bought 'over the counter' so please call in for advice. More information follows:
It is vital to regularly dose your pets against worms. To do this we will need an accurate weight for your animal. If you are having difficulty administering the treatment at home, please make a nurse appointment and the nurse will do it for you.
Most puppies and kittens are born with a burden of roundworms which has been passed from the mother in the womb or via her milk. This can cause digestive upset, poor growth and a pot-bellied appearance. It is therefore important to start worming from two weeks old and have a regular regime in place for the lifetime of your pet. From a public health point of view, regular worming is also very important as pet faeces can contain worm eggs. This can be dangerous to human health, especially children, and can even lead to blindness.
There are two main sources of tapeworms for your dog and cat: fleas and hunting wildlife.
The most common parasite seen in rabbits is called Encephalitozoon Cuniculi. Signs of disease include hind limb weakness, blindness and a head tilt. It is a potentially fatal disease that spreads between mothers and babies via the urine. We recommend using Panacur Worming Paste 2-4 times a year.
Fleas are easily picked up from the environment and other animals. The difficulty with eliminating fleas is that a large percentage will live in the environment, including carpets and soft furnishings. It is therefore important to regularly treat your pets and if an infestation occurs your house must also be treated.
In this area, we have a particular problem with ticks as they thrive in moorland landscapes grazed/previously grazed by farm animals and deer. Ticks may carry Lyme disease which can affect humans. Lice and mites are other parasites which can affect your pet. At Baildon Vets we are happy to advise on the various products available.
OTHER SERVICES
Repeat prescriptions - animals with ongoing conditions need to have periodic check-ups with a vet. Requests for repeat prescriptions must be made the day before you wish to collect items as we may need to place an order with our suppliers. Written prescriptions for the dispensing of medicines elsewhere can be provided on request. There is a charge for this service. We can now also offer order of repeat prescriptions here at our website.
If your pet comes to stay with us for the day for a routine or non-routine procedure, we will take every step to make them comfortable. Vets and nurses will carefully monitor your pet throughout their stay.
Should your pet require overnight care then you will need to transport them to Vets Now at Bradford (our out of hours provider) or transport by a veterinary ambulance can be arranged. They will monitor and treat your pet overnight until we reopen.
You will find them at 1 Lorne Street, Bradford, BD4 7PS. Their contact telephone number is 01274 722721 They are also available while we are closed to offer free telephone advice or to book an appointment in an emergency. Please ask for current prices for consultations at Vets Now.
If a case is beyond the clinical or surgical ability of the veterinary surgeons in the practice, the case will be referred, with our client's permission, to a veterinary surgery with more specialised knowledge and equipment. Any client wishing to have a second opinion on a case may freely do so and the relevant history will be sent to the second opinion practice.
While it is often better for you to bring your pet to the surgery where we have the best facilities for treatment, we are happy to arrange home visits. This will incur an extra charge.
Passports to EU countries require your pet to be:
- Up to date with boosters.
- Micro-chipped
- Given one rabies injection three weeks prior to your intended return from holiday.
- No less than one day but no more than five days before your return to UK you must visit a vet to have your pet treated for tapeworm.
-Treatment for fleas is no longer a requirement but we would strongly recommend you do so due to many tick mosquito and sandfly bourne diseases.
If you have any questions regarding your passport please call the surgery.
All the staff are so friendly and welcoming. They're always happy to answer any questions and show such love and care to all the animals.
Says Loren, owner of Dallas & Tilly
Says Loren, owner of Dallas & Tilly
