Worthing Animal ClinicRegistered Charity No. 211467Worthing's only
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Veterinary Help us
to help your pet! As part of our measures to encourage responsible
pet ownership, this page sets out some simple animal health measures and
gives access to further advice on animal health topics. Fact: You probably see more of your pet than anyone else Fact: Your pet is in large part dependent on you for his/her well-being So: You are your pet’s best friend and best
chance You are in a unique position to notice
when something is not quite right. One of the major problems we face in the
clinic is having to treat animals later than we would like to because owners
don’t bring them in soon enough when they are ill. By the time we see them they can be suffering from
illnesses which have moved from a minor complaint, able to be cured quickly
and inexpensively, to a major problem involving time, cost and, in the worst
cases, the life of the pet. This
is complicated by many patients being unneutered, not regularly vaccinated,
treated for parasites or being fed an inappropriate diet. We strongly advise all our clients to check their pets frequently. You do not have to be a vet to notice:
If in doubt contact us for advice. Whether it’s nothing to worry about
or the start of a serious problem doesn’t matter - please ask and you may be
saving time, money and suffering. Remember that our fees are much lower
than those of local vets in private practice, due to the subsidies made
possible by charitable donations and legacies. We also have funds to provide
additional help with fees, e.g. for neutering, micro-chipping and
vaccinations in certain circumstances. Another concern we have is the number of
puppies and kittens bought from dealers advertising in the Free-Ads or
similar, often via mobile phone numbers. Despite assurances to the contrary these animals often
come without having had the benefit of worming, vaccinations or similar
essential health measures.
Congenital defects, malnutrition and parasites are just examples of
conditions we all too frequently find in such animals. Buying an animal from a re-homing
charity, such as the RSPCA or the Dogs
Trust, would help relieve the pressure on these organisations and reduce
the income that keeps what is in effect a black market in pets going. Remember also that prevention is better than cure. Make sure your pet is:
If you want practical tips on pet health and responsible pet ownership, try the following links:
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