Health Care

Everyday health care helps pets stay well, not just get better. Routine vaccinations, diet advice, senior check‑ups and nurse consults all work together to support your pet.

Health care — keeping your fur baby in top shape

Pets age much faster than we do, which means important health changes can happen in a relatively short time. Regular check-ups and vaccinations help us keep track of your pet’s health, pick up concerns early and give them the best chance of staying well for longer.


Routine health care is also a chance to talk through the little things that matter, like diet, weight, behaviour, mobility and preventive care. It’s one of the simplest ways to support your pet’s comfort, wellbeing and quality of life at every age.

“An annual health check is one of the best ways to stay ahead of problems and keep your pet feeling their best.”

What we look at during a health check

A good health check is more than a quick once-over. We take the time to listen, examine your pet and talk through any concerns, so you leave with clear answers and a plan for further veterinary care if required.

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Annual vaccinations and routine health checks

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Kitten & puppy health checks and lifelong maintenance plans

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Senior pet wellness checks for ageing dogs and cats

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Skin, coat and allergy concerns

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Eyes, ears and other changes you’ve noticed at home

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Nutrition, weight and day-to-day wellbeing advice

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Any other concerns that you feel it is worth asking about

Growing up, slowing down, staying well

What your pet needs at twelve weeks isn’t what they need at twelve years. Our health plans adjust as they grow.

Puppies & kittens

Early visits help build strong foundations for life. We guide you through vaccinations, parasite prevention, desexing advice, nutrition and all the important first‑year questions.

Adults

Annual health checks help keep adult pets on track. That’s the time when we update vaccinations, review parasite protection, monitor weight and pick up subtle changes before they become bigger problems.

Seniors

Older pets benefit from closer monitoring, because age-related changes can happen quickly. Senior health checks may include blood or urine testing, arthritis and mobility assessments, and conversations about comfort, behaviour and quality of life.

Good health care changes with age

Whether it’s a first puppy visit, an annual vaccination, or a senior check up, we’ll take our time, explain what we find, and give you clear advice.

Quick visits with our nurses, between vet check-ups

Not every visit needs to be with a vet. Our nurses can help with many routine care needs, making quick appointments easier on your pet and your own time management.

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Nail clippings

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Sanitary clippings

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Anal gland expressions

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Weight management checks

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Post-op rechecks and suture removals

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Microchipping and travel paperwork

FAQs about pet health care

Once a year for adult pets, alongside their annual vaccination. Puppies and kittens are seen more often during their first few months, and senior pets benefit from a check every six months, since things change faster as they age.

Core vaccines protect against the most serious diseases — we custom the rest to your pet’s lifestyle needs (boarding/day care, dog parks, outdoor cats and so on). At your visit we’ll explain what’s recommended and why, with no upsell.

Pets are very good at hiding illness. Heart murmurs, dental disease, lumps and weight changes often appear long before there are obvious symptoms. A yearly check is how we find them while they’re easy to fix.

Yes — chronic itching is one of the most common reasons pets visit us. We’ll work through the likely causes, get the immediate discomfort under control, and build a long-term plan that actually keeps your pet comfortable.

Keep the snuggles coming with a simple health check

A quick health check helps catch little issues early, keeps your pet comfortable, and gives you clear answers about how they’re doing for the year ahead.