At SCAR community animal hospital, we provide Vaccinations to protect your pets from common infectious diseases from 6-8 weeks of age to ensure they are happy and healthy. Show As part of your pets visit for his/her vaccination, the Veterinarian will perform a consultation which includes a thorough nose to tail exam to detect any health concerns or identify other health related issues such as heart murmurs, ear infections, lumps and bumps, skin allergies and dental disease that may be present. We provide the following Vaccinations for your pet
What diseases do vaccinations protect your furry family member from? Dog Vaccinations (C5) protect your canine friend from the following diseases
Cat Vaccinations (F3 and FIV) protect your feline friend from the following diseases
For more information regarding vaccinations please call our Veterinary team on 03 7002 6649 Standard consult fee $65 Castrate and spey costs include pain relief injection and take home pain relief. For additional prices please contact our vet team on (03) 7002 6649 Desexing or neutering your pet is a surgical procedure that prevents them from being able to reproduce. This is one of the most frequent surgery performed by our vets and we aim to make this experience as stress free for both owner and pet. We have reduced desexing fees and we aim to make desexing affordable for everyone. We frequently hold desexing days at even more reduced rates for Hume residents and are aiming to service people in other council shires as well. There are many benefits to desexing your pet, they include:
For more information in regard to desexing please call our veterinary team on 03 7002 6649 Did you know that 80% of pets suffer some form of dental disease, so they need regular check-ups too! As your pet ages, they will naturally develop a layer of Plaque on their teeth, which hardens to become a solid layer over the tooth called Tartar. If not effectively managed, this can turn into Gingivitis, an inflammation of the surrounding gums. Any inflammation and infection of the gums can have a direct effect on your pet’s heart and kidneys. Signs of dental disease include:
The SCAR Animal Hospital takes the well-being and happiness of our feline friends very seriously and are currently in the progress of aiming to become a certified cat friendly clinic with the catfriendlyclinic.org! We now have a cosy and dedicated waiting space for cats when they come to visit us, so they don’t need to see any dogs whilst in our clinic! This space has carrier covers that have been sprayed with de-stressing Feliway pheromones and stools for the carriers to be placed on so our kitty friends stay high and not down on the ground. We hope that our kitty friends (and their lovely owners) enjoy their special waiting area. We offer digital X-ray technology which allows us to produce high-quality, high-resolution X-ray images more efficiently than traditional film X-rays. The benefit of having this equipment readily available within our clinic means we can quickly diagnose injuries, particularly in emergency situations. Dr Karmen can perform a preliminary ultrasound of your pet in our hospital, we also work closely with an external Ultra sonographer who performs Ultrasounds within our clinic Monday – Friday. Your pet is admitted for the procedure between 8:00am – 9:00am and a discharge appointment will be made upon the conclusion of the ultrasound. Our team ensures your pet is kept comfortable during their stay and results of the Ultrasound will be communicated at the discharge appointment.
Our team can perform a range of pathology tests within our clinic and also work closely with external laboratories. We can perform a blood test in hospital on our state of the are HESKA blood machines and receive results within 15 minutes! We can use these machines to provided Pre- anaesthetic blood tests for your pet before a surgical procedure to make sure your pet’s internal organs are functioning well before any anaesthetic is administered. We can also within our clinic we are able to perform Urine, Blood and Faecal tests, along with examining Ear and Skin swabs to determine the cause of your pet’s concern. At SCAR Animal Hospital you can rest assured that when you leave your family pet in the hands of our experienced veterinary surgery team, they are safe and cared for. We understand that this can be a stressful time for you and your pet, so we go to every length to make sure you are both comfortable before, during and after any surgical procedure. At SCAR Community animal hospital all surgeries are performed in our theatre by our experienced Veterinarians and theatre nurses. Procedures that are performed at SCAR Community Animal Hospital include:-
We are pleased to inform that holistic medicine consultations are now available. Holistic medicine is providing owners and their pets with alternatives to treating diseases globally. In recent years, more evidence has emerged proving its efficacy. A holistic approach to medicine aims to:
During the consultation, you will be discussing your concerns, your pet's entire medical history and lifestyle in order to understand the root cause of your pet's illness. The following holistic services are provided:
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture (acus = needle; pungare = to pierce) is a healing practice that dates back to 8000 years ago. Very fine needles are placed in specific locations all around the body to bring the body back into balance in order for it to heal. There is little to no discomfort involved and some patients would even fall asleep during a short 15 to 30 minute session. How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture works locally by increasing blood flow to the area of interest. Systemically, the needles trigger a series of interactions among the nervous, endocrine and the immune system. The needles are placed in points along meridians that are found to be similar to nerve pathways. The location of these points are surrounded by nerve endings and mast cells that can signal the body to release its own opioids for pain relief and also regulate immunity. What conditions can acupuncture treat? Pet acupuncture can be used to help treat a number of conditions such as:
Who would benefit from acupuncture? Acupuncture is an adjunct therapy that may help in many diseases but not limited to:
Is acupuncture safe? Acupuncture is one of the safest therapies if practiced by a competent acupuncturist. Side effects are rare because acupuncture stimulates the body’s own system of healing and no chemicals are administered, resulting very few complications. What you should know before treatment
Call us on 03 7002 6649 or visit us for more information about these services. What do I do if I can't afford vet bills?Six places pet owners can go to get financial help with vet bills. PDSA. ... . RSPCA. ... . Blue Cross. ... . Dogs Trust. ... . Cats Protection. ... . Local charities and organisations.. Can I take my cat to the vet if I have no money?American Animal Hospital Association
“Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship.”
Does SPCA treat animals for free?We assist animals that come from indigent areas, who need dipping, de-worming, mange treatment and rabies vaccinations, at our kennels free of charge.
Can Centrelink help with vet bills?If you are on Centrelink or a pension, please contact:
Centrelink/Centrepay: Ask them if they can assist with your bills. VetPay: Call 1300 657 984 for payment plan assistance.
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