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- Do not worry about providing equipment or a table
We will bring everything we need to examine and treat your pet successfully. We often make friends or examine your pet while on the floor or on a sofa as everyone is more relaxed this way.
- Have treats to hand!
We will bring some with us, but if your pet has dietary restrictions, then please make us aware and have an alternative to hand. We have found that only a few cats (and dogs) don’t like Dreamies.
- Good lighting is required
Weather permitting, we are happy to see dogs (not cats) in the garden. A conservatory is also a good option or anywhere with good light.
- Your pet must be present
For the vet to examine or treat your pet, they need to be present! This is more of an issue with cats, so if you have an appointment booked, ensure that your cat is confined to the house in a room they cannot escape from. If your cat manages to position itself beyond our reach, we will be unable to fully assess or treat them. Our experience is that cats which have escaped into the garden often remain in hiding until they hear the vet’s car drive away. In these circumstances, a new appointment will need to be made. A collar and lead are useful for dogs, especially those that treat every interaction as a game of chase.
- Be happy to handle your pet
Please ensure there is someone present who is confident in handling your pet. If you are not happy to handle your pet, please let us know when arranging the appointment as, if necessary, we can arrange to send a vet and a nurse together. If the vet feels it is unsafe to treat your pet at any stage, they will stop and talk through the options to achieve what needs to be done. This situation occurs most commonly when trying to perform a blood test on a cat. Some cats are angels; others just don’t like being told what to do.
