Services

I offer assistance with medication administration, tailored to each pet's needs.

Medication Administration:

• Oral Medications: Administering pills, capsules, and liquids according to the owner's instructions.
• Injectable Medications: For pets requiring insulin, allergy shots, or other injectables
• Topical Medications: Applying creams, ointments, and eye/ear drops.

Basic Monitoring and Care:

• Blood Glucose Monitoring: For diabetic pets, needing at home blood glucose spot checks.
• Subcutaneous Fluid Administration: For pets needing hydration support. 
• Wound Care: Cleaning and bandaging minor, stable wounds (not involving active infection or deep tissue damage) following the owner's and/or veterinarian's instructions.
• Physical Therapy Exercises: Performing simple exercises prescribed by a veterinarian for rehabilitation (with clear instructions and owner consent).
• Weight Monitoring: Tracking a pet's weight and reporting changes to the owner.
• Appetite and Elimination Monitoring: Closely observing and documenting food and water intake, urination, and defecation.

Preventative Care Support:

• Nail Trims: For pets comfortable with the procedure.
• Ear Cleaning: Performing routine ear cleaning for healthy ears (not for suspected infections).

Emergency Preparedness:

• Recognizing and Reporting Signs of Illness or Distress: My trained eye is invaluable in noticing subtle changes that might indicate a problem.
• Basic First Aid: Being prepared to administer basic first aid in an emergency situation while awaiting veterinary care (e.g., applying pressure to a minor wound).
• Knowing When and How to Seek Veterinary Care: Having a clear protocol for contacting the owner and their veterinarian in case of an emergency.