Dental Care for Pets
Just as with humans, it is essential to look after your pet’s teeth to help prevent bad breath, gum disease and tooth decay.
Digital Radiography
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.
General Health Checks
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.
Microchipping and the Law
Be reunited with your lost pet – and if you are a dog owner you must have your dog microchipped by law
Spaying and Neutering
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 Scans
Ultrasound is particularly useful for getting more information about the abdomen organs, the heart, and for diagnosing pregnancy. It is safe and non-invasive.
Vaccinations
Dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets require vaccinations against specific diseases which can be fatal or a serious threat to their health.
Visiting Veterinary Specialists
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.
Emergency Vet Service
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.