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Happy Pets, Healthy Hearts Our Vet Services
Why Preventative Care is Crucial for Your Pet’s Well-being
Regular veterinary check-ups are the cornerstone of a happy and healthy pet. Just like humans, preventative care significantly reduces the risk of serious illnesses later in life. These visits allow our vets to identify potential problems early on, often before you even notice any symptoms. Early detection means quicker treatment and a better chance of a full recovery. Preventative care also involves vaccinations to protect against contagious diseases, parasite prevention to avoid infestations, and dental care to maintain healthy teeth and gums, all contributing to a longer, happier life for your furry friend.
Comprehensive Wellness Exams: A Deeper Dive into Your Pet’s Health
During a comprehensive wellness exam, our veterinarians perform a thorough physical examination, checking everything from your pet’s heart and lungs to their skin and coat. We assess their weight, listen to their heart and lungs, feel their abdomen, and examine their eyes, ears, and teeth. We also discuss their lifestyle, diet, and any behavioral changes you’ve noticed. This holistic approach allows us to create a personalized care plan tailored to your pet’s specific needs, ensuring they receive the best possible care throughout their life. We’re not just examining your pet; we’re building a relationship with you to better understand their health history and needs.
Vaccinations: Protecting Your Pet from Deadly Diseases
Vaccinations are a vital part of preventative care, safeguarding your pet from potentially life-threatening diseases. We administer core vaccines that protect against common and highly contagious illnesses such as rabies, distemper, and parvovirus. Depending on your pet’s lifestyle and risk factors, we may also recommend non-core vaccines to protect against other diseases. We use safe and effective vaccines, and we’ll discuss the vaccination schedule best suited for your pet’s age and health status. Remember, vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect your beloved companion.
Parasite Prevention: Keeping the Pests Away
Parasites like fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal worms can cause significant health problems in pets. Fleas and ticks can lead to anemia, skin irritations, and the transmission of diseases like Lyme disease. Heartworms can cause serious heart and lung damage, while intestinal worms can lead to malnutrition and digestive issues. We offer a range of effective parasite prevention products, tailored to your pet’s specific needs and lifestyle. We’ll discuss the best options for your pet, considering factors such as their age, breed, and environment, to keep them safe and healthy all year round.
Dental Care: A Smile That Says “Healthy!”
Dental disease is incredibly common in pets, and it’s often a silent problem that can significantly impact their overall health. Poor dental hygiene can lead to gum disease, tooth loss, and even infections that can spread to other organs. Regular dental check-ups are crucial for identifying and addressing potential problems early on. We offer professional dental cleanings, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to remove plaque and tartar buildup, preventing gum disease and keeping your pet’s teeth healthy and sparkling. We can also provide guidance on home
Wastewater and Sewage Treatment – For Residential Properties
Most of us flush the toilet without a second thought, but what happens to the wastewater if the property’s not connected to mains drainage?
There are several options available to homeowners:
Cesspits and cesspools
A cesspit or cesspool is simply a holding tank for receiving and storing wastewater from a property. The wastewater enters the cesspit where it remains until it is emptied by a vacuum tanker. As the cesspit merely holds the wastewater rather than treating it, the tanks tend to fill quite quickly resulting in the need for frequent emptying which can be costly.
Cesspits are usually only used as a temporary measure until the property is connected to mains drainage or because the Environment Agency doesn’t allow the property to discharge. Cesspits are typically viewed as the least desirable wastewater treatment system due to a number of unfavourable factors. As the cesspit receives all the waste from a property they have to be large enough to cope with this; the sizing criteria is based on a loading of 180 litres per person per day and must have the capacity to hold 45 days’ worth of effluent which inevitably leads to a large tank.
Septic Tanks
Septic tank systems store and minimally treat sewage and usually consist of a storage tank with two or three chambers to separate the solid and liquid waste. The chambers within the septic tank hold the sewage solids long enough to allow the solids to form sludge at the bottom of the tank and are designed to retain any floating matter.
The sludge is partially broken down through anaerobic digestion and the remaining liquid passes through the outlet to a soakaway drainage system. A soakaway system disperses this partially treated liquid (known as effluent) into a drainage trench where the pathogens, nutrients and organic material are dispersed into the gravel and are removed or neutralized as the liquid moves through into the soil.
The remaining sludge in the septic tank needs to be emptied regularly; the frequency of septic tank pumping depends on the amount of waste entering the septic tank and its size.
Sewage Treatment Plants
A sewage treatment plant is by far the best method of wastewater treatment. In a sewage treatment system, the wastewater enters the plant where it is treated, producing final effluent that is of a high enough standard, as set by the Royal Commission, to be discharged to a watercourse or groundwater.
Most home sewage treatment systems comprise a primary settlement chamber, biological zone and final clarification. Depending on which make and model you choose, these components could be in separate units, or enclosed in one.
Some systems have a primary settlement chamber where the raw solids separate from the liquor; the solids need to be periodically taken away by a tanker (tankered) and the liquor is then biologically treated. Other systems don’t have a separate treatment chamber, and the solids are continuously mixed in an aeration chamber with bacteria and oxygen to allow aerobic organisms to …