Laboratory services
At Catley Cross vets we have our own purpose built laboratory which enables us to have results quickly when we need them.
We can analyse:
- Faecal samples for Giardia testing.
- Urine analysis
- Dermatology – Hair plucks, skin scrapings. Ringworm culture.
- Cytology – samples of fluid
- Blood samples – comprehensive biochemistry, haematology, thyroid levels, Fibrinogen and SAA. We can also test for pancreatic lipase levels.s can be analysed to determine infection.
Written Prescriptions
Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic would like to make you aware that you may obtain prescriptions from this practice.
You may obtain Prescription Only Medicines, Category V, (POM-V’s) from your veterinary surgeon OR ask for a prescription and obtain these medicines from another veterinary surgeon or pharmacy.
For any repeat prescriptions please allow 72 hours before collection as some medications have to be ordered in.
Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe POM-V’s only for animals under their care.
A prescription may not be appropriate if your animal is an inpatient or requires immediate treatment.
You will be informed, on request, of the price of any medicine that may be dispensed for your animal.
The general policy of this practice, is to re-assess an animal requiring repeat prescriptions every 6 to 12 months, but this will vary with individual cases and individual circumstances.
Further information on the prices of medicines is available on request.