BOOK A SERVICE
Fill out the contact form with your details and one of our pet carers will be in touch to book in your pets service.
You can also contact us by calling 07979 709510 or emailing info@pacesandpaws.co.uk.
MICROCHIPPING
I am fully qualified to carry out microchipping with Smart Chip. I offer a mobile service or alternatively you can bring your animals to my place of work. From April 2016, it will be a legal requirement to have you dog microchipped in the UK.
What is a microchip?
This is a tiny glass inert capsule the size of a grain of rice containing a unique identification number linking you and your pet.
Where is your pet microchipped?
The tiny chip is implanted at the back of you pet’s neck in between the shoulder blades. Each pet has a unique identification number and once scanned, can be matched to the address and contact details for that pet on the national database.
Why microchip?
Microchipping your pet will improve the chances of being reunited with your pet should they ever go astray.
How old must your pet be in order to be micro chipped?
Pets should be 6-10 weeks. Small pets – 8-12 weeks.
Please do feel free to get in Contact for a quote on microchipping, discount offered for bigger litters.
ULTRASOUND SERVICES
Why scan?
You may be thinking of scanning your bitch to confirm pregnancy, check for a healthy pregnancy or even rule out pyometra. I am qualified to carry out safe and pain-free ultrasound scans in a stress-free environment or in the comfort of your own home. As soon as you think your bitch may be pregnant scanning may confirm this. Getting this diagnosis means you can monitor her progress and condition throughout the gestation.
Scanning your pet will confirm pregnancy (or not) so this is a very useful tool for breeders planning the management of breeding plans. The ultrasound (from 30 days) can give you an idea of the litter size and detect any possible anomalies. More importantly perhaps, it can predict the time of whelp. The costs are very competitive compared to those of Veterinary surgeries.
Ultrasound scanning in house clinic but also offer a mobile sevice please contact for price.
When to scan?
The ideal time for confirming a pregnancy is 30 days after first mating but scans can take place anytime after this point to give an estimate of foetal age. After 35 days when the embryos start to change, I can assess health. In late scans, ribs, spinal columns, stomach cavities and beating heart can be detected. If you bring your bitch too early this often results in a negative or inconclusive scan and second (chargeable) scanning.
Process and safety procedures.
Your girl’s wellbeing is my priority and I work in a calm, gentle and methodical manner so as not to upset or unsettle her. Scanning is non-invasive and safe and there is no need for anaesthetic or sedation. Scans can be carried out while your dog is stood or laying down, whichever is more suitable. The gel is water based and safe to use on her abdomen to ensure a clear picture. If you bitch has excessive hair on her belly I recommend trimming back a small area. Probes are disinfected after every use to prevent cross contamination and spread of infection.