Services

Microchipping. All dogs are legally required to wear a collar with their owner’s identification, when out in public. There us no such legal requirement for cats. This sort of identification may fulfil a legal requirement, but unfortunately collars and tags can be lost or taken off, which could mean that a pet could not be re-united with its owner.

Microchipping is a permanent method of identifying your pet- whether it is a dog, cat, parrot, horse or virtually any species. A small microchip- the size of a grain of rice and containing a barcode (like groceries in the supermarket) is implanted under the loose skin between your pets’ shoulder blades. This is done in the same way as giving your pet an injection and although the needle is slightly larger, most animals hardly seem to notice- especially if a tasty treat is given immediately afterwards!.

This microchip can then be “read” with a hand held scanner, again like groceries are scanned in the supermarket. The barcode number is registered centrally, on a pet register which links this number with the owner’s name and contact details. So if your pet is lost (and doesn’t have a collar with ID), the pet can be scanned, the registry contacted and then the pet can be reunited with its owner. Microchipping. All dogs are legally required to wear a collar with their owner’s identification, when out in public. There us no such legal requirement for cats. This sort of identification may fulfil a legal requirement, but unfortunately collars and tags can be lost or taken off, which could mean that a pet could not be re-united with its owner.

Park Issa offers two types of microchip. The standard microchip is just £12- not a lot to pay for peace of mind, knowing your pet is identified permanently. The second type of chip is called a Biotherm chip and this also allows your pet’s temperature to be taken when the chip is scanned. This means that if your pet is unwell and needs a trip to Park Issa, we will be able to take its temperature, without the added indignity of having a thermometer put up its bottom! This microchip is just £20.38.

Pet Passports. If you are thinking of travelling abroad and would like your pet to accompany you- this takes long term planning. A minimum of eight months is required to allow time for suitable vaccinations and to carry out the blood test, to check for immunity to rabies. To be able to travel abroad and return to the UK, your pet will need to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and then have a blood test to certify that the vaccination has provided the pet with sufficient immunity against this deadly disease. The DEFRA website gives more detail.

Surgical procedures. If your pet requires routine or emergency surgery, our experienced and dedicated surgeons can carry out the procedures in our modern operating theatre, supported by our team of veterinary nurses, to offer them the best possible care.

Acupuncture. Combining the methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern western acupuncture, this can be used to treat a wide range of conditions. It is especially useful for joint problems, including arthritis. Two members of Park Issa’s veterinary team have been trained in this additional discipline.

Radiography. Whether your pet has broken its leg or you think it has swallowed its favourite plastic toy, Park Issa’s modern X ray machine will be able to help diagnose the problem. With our automatic processor, the radiographs are produced quickly and efficiently ready to be interpreted by the veterinary surgeons.

Ultrasonography. This has a range of uses in veterinary practice, varying from pregnancy diagnosis to examination of the heart. For a small extra fee you could even take home a photo of your unborn puppies.

Endoscopy.  A non-invasive technique used for examining the digestive tract. Park Issa has two different sized endoscopes, allowing us to examine pets of very varied sizes- from small kittens to large breeds of dogs.

In house laboratory. Our well-equipped laboratory allows us to carry out rapid diagnosis on tests on many body fluids which enables us to start treatment very quickly. We are able to utilise the microscope for many procedures such as identifying types of parasite (both internal and external) present on pet and farm animals, examining sediments in urine and any detecting abnormalities present in blood cells. We also take advantage of specialist veterinary laboratories if we need to send samples for analysis in specialist tests.

Repeat prescriptions. Many pets need to be on long term medication to maintain their health. We have a legal and professional obligation to check your pet regularly to ensure that the medication is working correctly and your pet remains well. The interval between check ups will depend on your pet’s medical condition but is at least every 6 months. In between check-ups, you can order repeat prescriptions from the surgery. To make sure we have your medication in stock and that the veterinary surgeon can check for accuracy, we need 24 hours’ notice. Please phone the surgery to order your medication.

Blood pressure checks. High blood pressure in cats (hypertension) is quite common, especially in older cats. It is normally as a result of another underlying condition, such as kidney disease and hyperthyroidism. Hypertension is damaging to the body, especially to vulnerable organs such as the eyes, the heart and the kidneys.  At Park Issa we are able to test for hypertension using equipment similar to that used routinely in people, with an inflatable cuff placed around one of the front legs or the tail. Measuring blood pressure only takes a few minutes, is completely pain-free and is extremely well tolerated by most cats. It is recommended that cats over 8 are regularly checked, because hypertension may not produce any noticeable symptoms in the early stages.

Home visits. The best place for your pet to be examined is at the surgery, where the staff are all on hand, with the equipment and facilities ready and waiting. However, in some circumstances a home visit might be appropriate. Please call the surgery for advice.

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