What we treat
The problems we see most often, what the signs are, and when to bring your animal in.
Lameness and mobility
Limping, stiffness and reluctance to jump — from a strain to arthritis to a cruciate rupture.
- Limping, or favouring one leg
- Stiffness after rest that eases with movement
- Reluctance to jump into the car or onto furniture
- Slowing down on walks, or lagging behind
Skin problems and itching
Scratching, hair loss and recurrent ear infections — usually allergy, and manageable.
- Persistent scratching, licking or chewing at paws
- Recurrent ear infections
- Hair loss, scabs or a smell to the coat
- Symptoms that come back every summer
Dental disease
The most under-treated condition in pets, and one of the most painful.
- Bad breath
- Eating more slowly, or dropping food
- Tartar, red gums or a broken tooth
- Pawing at the mouth, or reluctance to be touched on the head
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Common, usually self-limiting, and occasionally an emergency.
- Repeated vomiting, or vomiting that will not stop
- Diarrhoea, with or without blood
- Lethargy, or refusing water
- A known or suspected episode of eating something
Weight and nutrition
The commonest preventable health problem we see, and the one most owners underestimate.
- Difficulty feeling the ribs
- No visible waist from above
- Tiring more quickly on walks
- Weight gain after neutering
Urinary problems
Straining, accidents and blood — and one presentation that is a genuine emergency.
- Straining, or passing small amounts frequently
- Blood in the urine
- Accidents in a previously clean animal
- A male cat straining and producing nothing
Lumps and swellings
Most are benign — but the only way to know is to sample it.
- A new lump anywhere on the body
- A lump that has changed size or shape
- A swelling that is warm, painful or ulcerated
- Several lumps appearing over a short period
Older animals
The changes that come with age, most of which are treatable rather than inevitable.
- Drinking more, or passing more urine
- Weight loss despite a normal appetite
- Confusion, restlessness at night, or changed behaviour
- Slowing down, assumed to be "just age"
Vets
The vets and nurses who will look after your animal
Every appointment at Verano is with a named vet, and you will know who you are seeing before you arrive.
Principal Veterinary Surgeon
Soft-tissue surgery and internal medicine
Veterinary degree · Certificate in small animal surgery
Veterinary Surgeon
General practice, dentistry and preventive care
Veterinary degree · Certificate in veterinary dentistry
Veterinary Surgeon — Diagnostic Imaging
Radiography, ultrasound and cardiology
Veterinary degree · Certificate in diagnostic imaging
Head Veterinary Nurse
Anaesthesia, theatre and inpatient care
Veterinary nursing registration · Anaesthesia qualification
Veterinary Nurse — Clinics
Weight, dental home care and senior checks
Veterinary nursing registration · Nutrition certification
Appointments
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Same-day appointments are held for animals that are unwell. Tell us what you have noticed and how long it has been going on.