Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Lisa G

After moving to Australia from the UK and settling her family into a new life, Lisa joined MyVet over 2 years ago. Her house is pretty full with 2 teenage children, Charlie the labradoodle, rescue cats Poppy, Willow, Billie and Clover, as well as recent new additions - adopted greyhound Gabby and Mia and an 18 year old cat. Lisa has expanded her keen interest in human nutrition to learning all about feline nutrition and is motivated to learn as much as she can in this area.

Janice

A love of animals inspired Janice to change paths and pursue work as a veterinary nurse. Now having been with MyVet for over 10 years, Janice is inspired and motivated by the amazing relationships she sees between people and their pets. Janice is mum to 2 great human children, lovely Mini the Jack Russell and 2 rescue cats Tom and Norman.

Sam

Sam has worked with MyVet for over 10 years, normally at our Cross Rd, Westbourne Park Veterinary Clinic. She has four German shepherds which keep her very busy outside of work!

Kyle

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Please see a veterinarian for ANY condition that appears resistant to treatment or seems to be getting worse.

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Aside from itchy, irritating bites, fleas can cause the skin disease flea allergy dermatitis in both cats and dogs, as well as miliary dermatitis in cats. Fleas can also transmit double-pore tapeworm, a common tape-worm found in dogs and cats, as well as a number of other diseases.

• Adult female fleas lay up to 2000 eggs over a lifetime of 3-6 weeks
• For every single adult flea you find on your pet 100 immature fleas are developing in your home
• 95% of the flea population in your home is comprised of immature fleas
• A flea can jump 4 feet high

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

We stay up to date on current techniques and are well-equipped to handle fractures, luxating patellas, ruptured cruciate ligaments and many other bone and joint problems.

If necessary complex surgical cases will be referred to a specialist Veterinary Surgeon. 

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Pathology

When pathology testing is required for your pets we can receive results by facsimile machine often in less than four hours. Due to the proximity of our Fullarton practice to the major diagnostic laboratory in South Australia urgent samples are delivered immediately by us to Idexx or Gribbles for rapid analysis.

Ultrasonography

Ultrasound examinations are performed at the Fullarton practice and provide a noninvasive diagnostic tool used to evaluate internal organs and tissue structure. Ultrasonography evaluates these through size, shape, location, internal structure, and differences in density. In addition to the urogenital and gastrointestinal organ systems, the liver, spleen, numerous other organs, and the status of a pregnancy can be safely evaluated.

Radiology

We offer radiography facilities and the x-rays are developed on the premises. These services include skeletal and soft tissue studies as well as specialized contrast studies. All of our radiographs are evaluated in-house and may be sent to a specialist veterinary radiologist for review. This provides us with a timely and accurate diagnostic interpretation of each study. 

Cardiology

We have ECG machines for monitoring electrical conduction in the heart. Cardiology entails many areas of diagnosis and treatment of heart problems. The cardiac services typically can include a physical exam, thoracic radiographs, an electrocardiogram (ECG), laboratory blood analysis, an ultrasound examination. This helps us evaluate and advise treatment options for these patients.

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

We recommend that all female dogs and cats that are not intended to be bred from are desexed at 6 months of age.

We recommend intravenous fluid therapy for all desexing procedures. This not only provides your pet with blood pressure support, but also ensures optimal kidney function and a more comfortable recovery. This therapy incurs a small fee on top of desexing. Please enquire with our nurses when you book in for desexing or drop in for a chat.

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

In the case of Squamous Cell Carcinomas that are a result of sun damage we need to remember that because there has been enough exposure to the sun to trigger the cancer to develop, it is not uncommon to have more carcinomas develop later on.

The earlier we can treat them with Cryosurgery the easier it is to get a satisfactory response.

After cryosurgery your pet will be fairly sleepy. The wound will look angry for the next few weeks. This is normal. A scab will develop over the Cryosurgery site. This will then come away and will be replaced by another scab. This process will occur several times. Finally all that will remain is a nice healthy bed of scar tissue where the lesion originally was.

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Dr Craig Bird is accredited by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society as a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist.

Acupuncture Treatment

When using acupuncture to treat a problem we are assisting the body to return to a balanced state. The aim of acupuncture is to stimulate the body to repair itself.

There are many conditions where I feel Western Medicine is the best treatment option. However there are also many conditions where Chinese Medicine or Western Medicine are equally effective. In fact many of the odd and strange conditions that will not respond to conventional medicine can be treated successfully with Acupuncture.

The most familiar form of acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points of the body. These points can also be stimulated with laser treatment or electrostimulation.

What Can Be Treated?

• Acupuncture can be a very effective pain management tool.
• Skin disorders
• Respiratory tract conditions
• Nervous system
• Gastro intestinal
• Reproductive
• Eyes and ears
• Geriatric problems
• Urinary tract problems

Please discuss Acupuncture with Dr Bird if you would like to consider it as a treatment option.

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Initial emergency treatment at home should aim to normalise body temperature. Apply or spray tepid/cool water onto the animal’s fur/skin followed by fanning of the wet fur. Don't use ice-cold water or ice as this may exacerbate the problem.

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Your pet’s health and well-being, as well as your satisfaction as an informed, valued pet owner, is your veterinarian’s primary goal. Keep in mind that medicine prescribed and purchased at MyVet comes with the comfort of knowing that you and your pet are individuals and have distinct needs that can best be served by your veterinarian. 

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

myVET Fullarton located opposite McDonalds on Glen Osmond Rd, the Fullarton clinic provides easy access and off street parking.

• 210 Glen Osmond Road
  FULLARTON SA 5063
• 08 8379 9647
• www.myvet.com.au

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Pets may require first aid for a number of reasons: injury, illness, seizure, or an accident. Your should see your veterinarian for treatment, but what happens in the meantime? Pet first aid is care you administer yourself immediately, but it cannot take the place of proper veterinary care. Brushing up on what to do in an emergency can make first aid less stressful and can even save your pet’s life until veterinary care is received.

For After Hours advice and care, please phone the Adelaide Animal Emergency and Referral Centre on (08)83710333

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Prevention and early improvement in health are much less costly and ultimately more effective than waiting until an animal is obviously ill.  Annual "well" pet examinations are one of the most important things owners can do for their pets. It is recommended that older patients visit MyVet every six months; this is the equivalent of an elderly person visiting their doctor every 3 years!!

In addition to the facilities of a modern veterinary clinic we offer broad-based experience, diagnostic, treatment and surgical options. We are equipped with anaesthetic monitoring equipment and we ensure that our surgical equipment is kept up to date.

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

Signs your pet should see a Veterinarian

When assessing your pet's health and/or illness, a good rule of thumb is always to watch for any dramatic behavioral shifts. Contact us if you notice any of the following signs lasting more than 1-2 days.  When in doubt? Please see a veterinarian for ANY condition that appears resistant to treatment or seems to be getting worse.