The Veterinary Health Centre Ltd
4 Greenways, Lytham, St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3LY United Kingdom
Tel: 01253 729 309
Within 48 hours of your purchase, your reptile should be examined by a veterinary surgeon specialising in reptiles. The visit includes determining the animal's weight, as well as checking for lumps and bumps. The pet is examined for signs of dehydration and starvation. A faecal test is done to check for internal parasites. Unlike most pets, it's impossible to get a pet reptile to defecate on command (although many will give you an unwelcome sample if angered!). A reptile's faeces is often a hard "ball" of faecal matter; analysing this material gives little useful information. A colonic wash, similar to an enema, will allow your veterinary surgeon to accurately check for internal parasites. The oral cavity is examined for signs of infectious stomatitis (mouth rot). No vaccines are required for reptiles. Most of the visit will probably be a question and answer session. If all turns out well, your pet will be given a clean bill of health. Just like dogs and cats, pet reptiles should be examined annually and have their faeces tested for parasites annually as well.
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The Veterinary Health Centre Ltd
4 Greenways, Lytham, St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3LY United Kingdom
Tel: 01253 729 309
Company Reg. Number 5507480 Incorporated in England. VAT number 636464523
4 Greenways, Lytham, St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3LY United Kingdom
Tel: 01253 729 309
Info Pack - Reptiles
The first veterinary visitWithin 48 hours of your purchase, your reptile should be examined by a veterinary surgeon specialising in reptiles. The visit includes determining the animal's weight, as well as checking for lumps and bumps. The pet is examined for signs of dehydration and starvation. A faecal test is done to check for internal parasites. Unlike most pets, it's impossible to get a pet reptile to defecate on command (although many will give you an unwelcome sample if angered!). A reptile's faeces is often a hard "ball" of faecal matter; analysing this material gives little useful information. A colonic wash, similar to an enema, will allow your veterinary surgeon to accurately check for internal parasites. The oral cavity is examined for signs of infectious stomatitis (mouth rot). No vaccines are required for reptiles. Most of the visit will probably be a question and answer session. If all turns out well, your pet will be given a clean bill of health. Just like dogs and cats, pet reptiles should be examined annually and have their faeces tested for parasites annually as well.
This information was provided by Life Learn. For more information click on the link below.
The Veterinary Health Centre Ltd
4 Greenways, Lytham, St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3LY United Kingdom
Tel: 01253 729 309
Company Reg. Number 5507480 Incorporated in England. VAT number 636464523
 
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