Consultations & examinations
A full check-up alongside your animal’s vaccines.
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Service
Diagnostics & laboratory sampling
When the cause of a problem isn’t clear from an examination, the right test answers the question. Samples are taken during the visit and tested on-site or through our laboratory partner.
- Dogs & cats
- Cattle
- Goats & sheep
- Pigs & poultry
- Horses & donkeys
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What’s covered
Testing for every animal we see
Dr. Colleta recommends tests only when the result will change what happens next.
Dogs & cats
Blood tests, skin scrapes and faecal tests to investigate illness.
Cattle
Blood, milk and faecal samples for disease, mastitis and fertility investigations.
Goats & sheep
Faecal egg counts and samples to investigate poor growth or deaths.
Pigs & poultry
Samples and post-mortem referrals to investigate losses in the herd or flock.
Horses & donkeys
Blood tests and faecal egg counts for health checks and worm control.
What to expect
Before, during and after the visit
Before
- Ask whether your animal should be fasted before the visit
- Keep animals confined and calm
- Note any treatments given recently
During
- Samples taken carefully and labelled
- Rapid tests run on-site where available
- Samples packed for our laboratory partner
After
- Results explained by call or WhatsApp
- A treatment plan based on the findings
- A follow-up visit if needed
Questions
Diagnostics FAQs
Simple tests can be read during the visit. Laboratory results usually take a few days; Dr. Colleta will tell you what to expect for each test.
Often booked together
Related services
Deworming & parasite control
Often done at the same visit — worms, ticks and fleas.
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Farm & herd health programmes
Vaccination built into a year-round farm plan.
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Book a visit
Book a visit for your pet or herd
Tell us what you need and where your animals are. Dr. Colleta will call or WhatsApp you to confirm a time and the visit details.
Compassionate care. Healthier animals. Better farming.