Nurse Clinics
Nurse Clinics
Our Nurse Clinics are to help you provide the best possible life for your pet
At all four of our branches we hold a number of Nurse Clinics that aim to provide you with the right help, skills and knowledge required to successfully raise your pet. The clinics are run by our nurses who have a wealth of experience working with both young and old pets, and all those in between.
Our nurses love meeting new family members and can give you lots of advice and support to ensure they settle into their new home with ease and that all their health and welfare needs are met.
Good socialisation opportunities and first experiences are very important, especially in your pets first 16 weeks of life. Chat to our nurses about ways to help your pet work positively through a programme of experiences and social circumstances.
It is important to monitor your pets feet for wounds and nail health whatever the species. Our nurses are available on hand for advice on nail care and to clip the nails if necessary.
Before undergoing any operation under sedation or anaesthetic it is very important we assess your pets health status. Our nurses are fully trained to carry out pre operative checks for routine operations such as neutering in young animals.
After any anaesthetic it is important to assess your pet is recovering well, eating, drinking and toileting normally. Preventing wound breakdown or infection aids swift recovery. We can assess pain and ease discomfort by rectifying any emerging problems sooner rather than later.
All our nurses are fully trained to remove your animals stitches or staples – you will be advised on collection of your pet of which type has been used and when they will need removing. Wound management is also a speciality of our nurses and they can guide you through any problems your pet may have during the wound healing period.
Changes in metabolism are possible after neutering so the nurses will arrange for any patient, about 3-4 months after neutering, to have a post neutering check-up. They can check that the wounds have all healed perfectly and also check the body condition.
Anal glands allow animals to mark their territory scent and are normally expressed naturally every time your pet defecates. Some animals, at some point in their life, may have trouble with these glands becoming blocked causing pain and discomfort for your pet. Our nurses are experienced in resolving this issue. They will alert the vet if they feel there are unusual underlying issues.
Just like humans, animals can become overweight if they eat too much, are fed an incorrect diet or don’t exercise regularly. As well as being bad for their waistline, becoming overweight will put your pet at risk of developing serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Animals have a tendency to eat whatever they are given until it is gone. It’s extremely important that your pet eats the correct amount of food for their breed and size. You should also ensure that the diet they are being fed doesn’t contain more energy than your pet uses.
Lots of factors can contribute to your pet gaining weight. Your furry friends’ age, breed, sex and neuter status can all play a part in becoming overweight.
Making sure your pet exercises regularly has a number of benefits. Not only will it prevent them from putting on weight, but their joints will remain in good health and you will have plenty of opportunity to spend quality time with your four legged friend.
If you’re concerned about your pet’s weight, we can help. At Bay Vets our nurses and veterinary surgeons work closely together, and can create personalised diet plans for your pet; whether they need to gain or lose weight. You will also be invited along to one of our FREE Slimpossible clinics that work similarly to the human meetings.
In the meantime, if you are concerned about your pet’s weight you can monitor it in between their annual visit to the vet. You should be able to see the outline of their ribs, see and feel their waist, and when you look at them from the side, their stomach should be tucked up out of view. If these points do not apply to your furry friend, bring them to see one of our friendly professionals at Bay Vets.
If you would like more information about which diet you should be feeding your pet, or you are concerned that they are gaining or losing too much weight, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can book a free consultation with one of our nurses who will provide you will lots of great information and tips on how to manage your pet’s waistline effectively.
We have an extensive range of pet food and can provide nutritional advice on any topic ranging from life stages to specific dietary needs. What we don’t stock we can usually order within 48 hours.
Some extra TLC for our Golden oldies… Unfortunately like us, animals are more likely to develop health problems as they become older, so from the age of 7 we can offer you more frequent health checks to preserve and enhance the quality of life for our older pets entering their twilight years.
Our nurses love the opportunity to get out of work and come and meet the teachers and pupils of local schools. We even have a team of excellently behaved dogs and rabbits to accompany us.
Nurses can give your 5-6 month old dog or cat a thorough check over before having a conversation about the pros and cons of neutering. They can check that your pet is growing well and is not too thin or fat. They can check for any developmental problems e.g. retained deciduous (baby) teeth, umbilical hernias or retained testicles.
Assessing blood pressure is a useful measurement to help prevent problems in older pets, especially cats. We also use it to assess the cardiovascular status of a pet during anaesthetic. We especially advise monitoring blood pressure at least once a year in cats over 10 years old.
Laser Therapy is available at our Morecambe branch. It requires no sedation or hair clipping. The laser can help wounds heal more quickly, with less scarring. The laser is also of benefit to older pets to help relieve the aches and pains associated with arthritis. It can be a very helpful addition to the control of pain in older joints.
Nurses can check the oral hygiene of your pet and offer advice on preventative treatments such as brushing. They can also advise if they think a vet check is necessary to deal with more severe dental disease.
Do you have any questions?
Lancaster practice
01524 32696
Morecambe practice
01524 410867
Milnthorpe practice
015395 62770
Caton practice
01524 770615
At all four of our branches we hold a number of Nurse Clinics that aim to provide you with the right help, skills and knowledge required to successfully raise your pet. The clinics are run by our nurses who have a wealth of experience working with both young and old pets, and all those in between.
Our nurses love meeting new family members and can give you lots of advice and support to ensure they settle into their new home with ease and that all their health and welfare needs are met.
Good socialisation opportunities and first experiences are very important, especially in your pets first 16 weeks of life. Chat to our nurses about ways to help your pet work positively through a programme of experiences and social circumstances.
It is important to monitor your pets feet for wounds and nail health whatever the species. Our nurses are available on hand for advice on nail care and to clip the nails if necessary.
Before undergoing any operation under sedation or anaesthetic it is very important we assess your pets health status. Our nurses are fully trained to carry out pre operative checks for routine operations such as neutering in young animals.
After any anaesthetic it is important to assess your pet is recovering well, eating, drinking and toileting normally. Preventing wound breakdown or infection aids swift recovery. We can assess pain and ease discomfort by rectifying any emerging problems sooner rather than later.
All our nurses are fully trained to remove your animals stitches or staples – you will be advised on collection of your pet of which type has been used and when they will need removing. Wound management is also a speciality of our nurses and they can guide you through any problems your pet may have during the wound healing period.
Changes in metabolism are possible after neutering so the nurses will arrange for any patient, about 3-4 months after neutering, to have a post neutering check-up. They can check that the wounds have all healed perfectly and also check the body condition.
Anal glands allow animals to mark their territory scent and are normally expressed naturally every time your pet defecates. Some animals, at some point in their life, may have trouble with these glands becoming blocked causing pain and discomfort for your pet. Our nurses are experienced in resolving this issue. They will alert the vet if they feel there are unusual underlying issues.
Just like humans, animals can become overweight if they eat too much, are fed an incorrect diet or don’t exercise regularly. As well as being bad for their waistline, becoming overweight will put your pet at risk of developing serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Animals have a tendency to eat whatever they are given until it is gone. It’s extremely important that your pet eats the correct amount of food for their breed and size. You should also ensure that the diet they are being fed doesn’t contain more energy than your pet uses.
Lots of factors can contribute to your pet gaining weight. Your furry friends’ age, breed, sex and neuter status can all play a part in becoming overweight.
Making sure your pet exercises regularly has a number of benefits. Not only will it prevent them from putting on weight, but their joints will remain in good health and you will have plenty of opportunity to spend quality time with your four legged friend.
If you’re concerned about your pet’s weight, we can help. At Bay Vets our nurses and veterinary surgeons work closely together, and can create personalised diet plans for your pet; whether they need to gain or lose weight. You will also be invited along to one of our FREE Slimpossible clinics that work similarly to the human meetings.
In the meantime, if you are concerned about your pet’s weight you can monitor it in between their annual visit to the vet. You should be able to see the outline of their ribs, see and feel their waist, and when you look at them from the side, their stomach should be tucked up out of view. If these points do not apply to your furry friend, bring them to see one of our friendly professionals at Bay Vets.
If you would like more information about which diet you should be feeding your pet, or you are concerned that they are gaining or losing too much weight, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can book a free consultation with one of our nurses who will provide you will lots of great information and tips on how to manage your pet’s waistline effectively.
We have an extensive range of pet food and can provide nutritional advice on any topic ranging from life stages to specific dietary needs. What we don’t stock we can usually order within 48 hours.
Some extra TLC for our Golden oldies… Unfortunately like us, animals are more likely to develop health problems as they become older, so from the age of 7 we can offer you more frequent health checks to preserve and enhance the quality of life for our older pets entering their twilight years.
Our nurses love the opportunity to get out of work and come and meet the teachers and pupils of local schools. We even have a team of excellently behaved dogs and rabbits to accompany us.
Nurses can give your 5-6 month old dog or cat a thorough check over before having a conversation about the pros and cons of neutering. They can check that your pet is growing well and is not too thin or fat. They can check for any developmental problems e.g. retained deciduous (baby) teeth, umbilical hernias or retained testicles.
Assessing blood pressure is a useful measurement to help prevent problems in older pets, especially cats. We also use it to assess the cardiovascular status of a pet during anaesthetic. We especially advise monitoring blood pressure at least once a year in cats over 10 years old.
Laser Therapy is available at all 4 of our surgeries and even in your own home. It requires no sedation or hair clipping. The laser can help wounds heal more quickly, with less scarring. The laser is also of benefit to older pets to help relieve the aches and pains associated with arthritis. It can be a very helpful addition to the control of pain in older joints.
Nurses can check the oral hygiene of your pet and offer advice on preventative treatments such as brushing. They can also advise if they think a vet check is necessary to deal with more severe dental disease.
Do you have any questions?
Lancaster practice
01524 32696
Morecambe practice
01524 410867
Milnthorpe practice
015395 62770
Caton practice
01524 770615