Hospitalisation

Hospitalisation may be required when your pet is particularly poorly. There are many scenarios when hospitalisation may be needed, such as:

• When your pet is dehydrated, or if hydration cannot be maintained 

• If your pet is not eating (anorexic)

• Treatment of shock

• Monitoring of cardiovascular and respiratory status, e.g.

  • Heart rate, rhythm and sounds

  • Pulse rate and quality

  • Mucous membrane colour and capillary refill time

  • Blood pressure

  • Blood oxygenation

  • Respiratory rate and effort​

  • Lung sounds​

• When injectable medications are required​

  • This may be the case if your pet will not take or keep down oral medications

  • Some conditions also specifically require this​​​​

• Pre and post-operative monitoring for a sedation or general anaesthetic procedure​