General Practice
Primary care for pets in the local community
- Health checks
- Vaccinations
- Microchipping
- Neutering – Cat, Dog & Rabbit
- Nurse clinics
- In-house IDEXX laboratory
- IDEXX External laboratory services
- Diagnostic ultrasound
- Echocardiography
- Eye pressure assessment
- X-ray
- CT Scanner
- Full dental theatre inc. X-ray
- Online repeat prescription ordering
- Online appointment booking
- Pet travel certification
- End of life care
- Pet cremation
Pet Healthcare Plan
You and your pets mean the world to us, so we created the Pet Healthcare Plan to help keep you both happy and healthy. Our plan has been designed to save you money, keep your pet protected and spread the costs of their care.
Out of Hours
If you are a local, general practice client and you have an emergency outside of our regular opening hours, please contact our out of hours provider Vets Now in Kirkcaldy on 01592 328336.
Alternatively, phone our clinic as normal on 01592 407788 and select the appropriate option, when asked, to be connected to Vets Now.
When the time comes
At Ferguson Veterinary Clinic, we understand that making the decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the most difficult a pet owner can face. Our compassionate veterinary team is here to support you and your family during this emotional time. We strive to provide a peaceful and dignified process that honours the love and care you’ve given to your pet.
For more detailed information on our approach and aftercare open the read more tab below.
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What is Euthanasia?
Euthanasia is a humane and painless procedure performed to end a patient’s life in order to relieve them from unmanageable pain or suffering. Euthanasia is commonly performed at the point when a patient’s quality of life has significantly declined, and we have no ability to make them better.
Our Approach
If you think it may be time to say goodbye, we’re her to support and guide you. Book an appointment with one of our vets and together we will assess your pet’s health and quality of life. Once we have a full understanding of their individual situation, we can discuss all options, including euthanasia so you can make an informed decision on how you wish to proceed.
Once the decision has been made to put your pet to sleep, you will be guided through the process by your veterinary surgeon. If you have made your decision but wish to have a little more time with your loved one, just let your vet know. Provided they feel this would be ethical, euthanasia can be scheduled for another day. Additionally, home visit euthanasia may also be an option that can be discussed (please note, this is not an option if urgent euthanasia is necessary).
When the time comes, you may choose to be with your pet during and after the procedure or you may not wish to be present. There is no right or wrong decision. The choice is yours and whatever your choice we will ensure you and your pet are as comfortable as possible. Please rest assured that if you do feel it would be too difficult to be present, our wonderful team of nurses and patient care assistants will be there to provide lots of cuddles and treats to put your pet at ease.
Aftercare
Once your pet has been put to sleep, there are three options as to what can happen with their body.
The first option would be to take your pet home for burial. If this is something you would like to do, it helps to bring along a favourite blanket that we can wrap them up in for you.
The remaining options involve having your pet cremated. Most people choose to leave their pets with us and we will arrange transport to (and from if individually cremated) the pet crematorium. You can however transport your pet yourself if preferred and arrange cremation directly with the pet crematorium.
Our trusted partner for cremation services is Pet Cremation Services (PCS) whose crematorium is in Ayrshire. You can find more information about PCS and their Ayrshire crematorium here PCS Ayrshire Pet Crematorium, Irvine, Ayrshire.
PCS offer either communal or individual cremation options. Following communal cremation no ashes will be returned. With an individual cremation your pets’ ashes will be returned to you in a receptacle of your choosing. You can find a list of the available options here (PCS product info or their online shop?).
Support
If you have any questions, specific requests or need to discuss your pet’s care, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our caring team is here to provide guidance and emotional support throughout the process of saying goodbye.
Ongoing support is also available from a variety of associations to help process the loss of your pet. The links below provide access to free bereavement support services.
