ICU and Monitoring
Many of our sick or complex medical patients require intensive care over several days, and this involves close, continuous observation from our team. These pets often need intravenous fluid therapy delivered by a pump, nutritional support through an oesophageal feeding tube or careful syringe feeding, scheduled medications throughout the day, help staying warm, and in some cases assisted ventilation. Every patient also receives an abundance of gentle handling and TLC to keep them as comfortable and settled as possible.
At McMaster and Heap Veterinary Practice, we pride ourselves on providing the highest standard of care so your pet can recover in a warm, hygienic and comfortable environment. We offer a wide variety of foods to meet individual nutritional needs, and oxygen cages can be set up whenever required. Families are welcome to visit, and we can arrange visiting times during quieter parts of the day to minimise stress for both you and your pet.
All vital signs and observations are recorded through our SMARTFLOW monitoring system, which displays each patient’s information on a screen in the treatment area. Every pet is assigned a dedicated cage and photo, and the system alerts us if any treatment, test or procedure is due, ensuring nothing is ever missed.
We have separate cat and dog ICU facilities, allowing us to provide species‑specific care in calm, purpose‑designed spaces.
