Digital X-Rays are quicker than traditional X-Rays. As a result your pet doesn’t have to be under sedation or general anaesthetic as long and they give a better image so we can detect problems more easily.
Regular checks by a vet are recommended as they can help to detect any health issues at an early stage and therefore treatment can be started before a pet becomes unwell.
If you are not planning to breed from your pet, neutering helps prevent unwanted and stray animals as well as reducing the risk of certain diseases (including some tumours).
Ultrasound is particularly useful for getting more information about the abdomen organs, the heart, and for diagnosing pregnancy. It is safe and non-invasive.
We have a number of visiting vet specialists at Mercer and Hughes. This means we can provide an expert service to our clients in the convenience of our surgery rather than you having to go to a referral centre.
Mercer and Hughes provides a 24 hour emergency vet service for all our small animal clients at our Saffron Walden vet hospital where there are staff on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.