Preventative healthcare is an ongoing process, which is why regular check-ups are essential. We recommend getting at least an annual check up, usually at the time a vaccination is due. Annual routine health checks go beyond just physical examinations. They provide an opportunity for our vets to assess your pet’s overall well-being and perform a dental exam, assess your pets body condition, and administer any vaccinations that are due. We’ll discuss any concerns you may have around their diet, exercise routine, behavioural, parasite prevention, or any changes in their daily activities. This allows us to detect and address any issues promptly, ensuring your pet’s well-being. Regular visits expose your pet to positive experiences, reducing fear or anxiety associated with veterinary care. Our compassionate team is dedicated to creating a stress-free environment, making each visit a pleasant experience for both you and your pet.
Vaccinations protect your pet against illness and potentially fatal diseases and are an essential part of preventative care for your pet.
These are an essential vaccine for dogs . It is a live attenuated (weakened) vaccine which protects your dogs against distemper , hepatitis, parvovirus , parainfluenza , and leptospirosis.
Our recommended vaccination schedule for your
This live vaccine is administered up the nose to provide immunisation where it’s needed locally, against two significant causes of kennel cough. Kennel cough is similar to whooping cough in children. We recommend this vaccine for all dogs, but especially any dogs that are regularly mixed or are going into a high risk setting like kennels or dog training. Boarding kennels often require dogs to be vaccinated or they will not accept them. Vaccination does not completely eliminate the risk of contracting this common confition, but it reduces severity and shedding.
We recommend this vaccine be given annually ideally or at least two weeks prior to being exposed to a high risk setting eg boarding kennels.
this is a live vaccine we recommend all cats get. It protects them against Feline heroes virus, and Calicivirus (2 causes of cat flu), and feline panleukopenia virus (equivalent to canine parvo, a potentially fatal condition)
Our recommended vaccination schedule is:
If your cat will have outdoor access or is at risk of exposure to other cats, vaccination against this potentially fatal disease is highly recommended. The same vaccination schedule as above would be followed.
We will guide you on the appropriate timing for vaccines and any additional vaccine recommendations based on your cat’s lifestyle and risk factors.
At Bruff Veterinary Centre, we understand the importance of safeguarding your pets against parasites. These tiny critters can cause a range of health problems. Owners are bombarded with a huge number of products available on the market, but unfortunately not all are effective. It’s important you are receiving appropriate advice on product type, frequency of application, and environmental control to avoid infestation based on your individual pets risk factors such as lifestyle, age, environment, etc.
Our goal is to provide you with customised recommendations tailored to your pet’s needs and risk factors. However, here is a general guideline schedule for worming dogs and cats.
Ectoparasites include fleas, ticks and mites. These parasites can affect your pet throughout the year but especially the warmer months and in certain environments. These are usually treated/prevented with a topical solution on the back of the neck. Some topical flea treatments also treat worms. We can recommend the most effective preventative products and measures to keep your individual pet and home free from ectoparasites.
Neutering is a proactive and responsible step in ensuring the health and well-being of your small animals.
Neutering, which includes spaying for females and castration for males, is a routine surgical procedure that removes the reproductive organs of your pets.
The reasons for neutering are:
To find out more about neutering, check out our blog
Regular dental care is essential for the overall health and well-being of small animals. Poor oral hygiene can lead to various dental problems, pain, reluctance to eat, and potential systemic infections. To ensure proper dental care for your small animal patients, we recommend regular dental exams and dental cleanings here at the clinic, and a good home dental care routine which we can advise you on. Please see the “Dental care” section in services for more information.
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