Tagged with 'vet'

A Guide to Veterinary Cleaning Products

By Steroplast Healthcare , 28 Oct 2021

Cleaning protocols in a veterinary practice must be strictly followed by all members of staff in order to break the cycle of infection and neutralise the possibility of cross-contamination in all areas of the practice.

The RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons states that “Veterinary surgeons must maintain minimum practice standards equivalent to the Core Standards of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme.” If your practice has to undergo an assessment you need to be able to show that adequate disinfecting protocols are in place.

The 3 Aims of First Aid in Animals and The Law

By Steroplast Healthcare , 26 Oct 2021

Pet first aid can be carried out by anyone when there is an emergency. If you are a pet owner and your pet is in a critical condition you might be able to keep things under control until you can get the animal to a vet, significantly increasing the animal’s chances of recovery and survival.

But there are some things that only a vet is qualified to do, and some things that are against the law unless you are a licensed vet. In this article, we’ll go through the three aims and four rules of animal first aid, and what can and cannot be done to help an animal if you are untrained or unlicensed.

Cat First Aid: What to do in an Emergency

By Steroplast Healthcare , 26 Oct 2021

Cat owners are likely used to living with an animal that enjoys his or her own space from time to time. But when a critical moment strikes your cat will need you more than ever. Being prepared for the possibility of an injury or illness is the best thing you can do for your cat.

This guide will explain the basics of cat first aid to help you support your cat in the moments before it can be seen by a vet.

5 Household Hazards you need to consider before getting a new dog

By Steroplast Healthcare , 24 Feb 2021

Are you thinking about getting a new dog? We want to bring your awareness to some hidden household hazards which you may want to consider before welcoming a new dog into your home. Read more about the toxic foods, poisonous plants and electrical hazards that could put your new pet in danger...

What should be included in a pet's first aid kit?

By Steroplast Healthcare , 24 Feb 2021

An animal first-aid kit contains veterinary essentials that can help treat common accidents or aid in unexpected emergencies. Where some injuries require professional veterinary assistance, every pet owner should own a pet first aid kit for injuries and problems that are treatable from home, or when access to a professional isn’t available. We have put together this blog with information on the necessary items for your pet's first aid kit.

How to safely clean your dog's eyes

By Steroplast Healthcare , 5 Feb 2021

It’s not uncommon for man’s best friend to experience eye issues, with breeds such as pugs, bulldogs and great danes being more prone to them. We have created this guide so that you know how to clean your dog’s eyes safely with our Sterowash eye and wound wash.