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Veterinary Scales

Veterinary Scales

Veterinary scale: High accuracy for veterinarians and breeders

A veterinary scale is specially designed to weigh animals such as dogs, cats, horses, small animals, or livestock accurately and easily. Accurate weight measurement is essential for the diagnosis and treatment of various animal species and for monitoring their health. With an animal scale, you can quickly and easily determine the body weight of your animal patients and thus obtain important information for therapy planning. Discover our comprehensive selection of precision scales from renowned manufacturers such as Soehnle Professional or KERN & Sohn and find the perfect small animal scale or dog scale for your veterinary practice, animal clinic, or animal shelter. Professional animal scales are also ideal for zoos and animal parks.

Veterinary scales from Soehnle Professional

Soehnle Professional offers a wide range of high-quality medical scales. A Soehnle Professional veterinary scale is characterized by its high precision, stability, and ease of use, enabling quick and easy accurate readings. Many models have practical additional functions such as a battery indicator so you can see when the batteries need to be replaced. Choose an animal scale from Soehnle Professional and benefit from the proven quality and reliability of this manufacturer.

The right animal scale for you

In the ESSMANN shop, you will find a wide selection of veterinary scales that are specially designed for different animal species and sizes. Here is an overview of the available models:

  • Small animal scale: Ideal for animals such as cats, rabbits, or small dogs.
  • Dog scale: This animal scale up to 100 kg is suitable for medium to large dogs.
  • Animal scales for horses and farm animals: Platform scales with a maximum load of 1500 kg for larger animals such as horses, cattle, pigs, or horses.

Buy veterinary scales from ESSMANN

Choose ESSMANN to purchase a first-class veterinary scale for your facility. Our range includes veterinary scales in various designs and sizes, suitable for different types of animals. Whether you run a veterinary practice, animal clinic, or animal shelter, we have the right animal scale for you. We also offer used veterinary scales at attractive prices. Many of our models are equipped with a practical zero setting, allowing the veterinary scale to be easily reset to zero before weighing a new animal. Choose ESSMANN and benefit from our wide range of products and first-class customer and scale service.

FAQs – Frequently asked questions about veterinary scales

What are veterinary scales used for?

Animal scales are used in veterinary practices, animal clinics, zoos, animal shelters, livestock farming, and by breeders. Regular weighing is crucial for health checks, medication dosing, and feeding plans.

What should I consider when buying veterinary scales?

Pay attention to:

  • Load capacity and weighing accuracy
  • Size of the weighing surface and weighing range
  • Type of animals to be weighed
  • Cleaning and hygiene standards
  • Power supply (mains connection, rechargeable battery, battery operation), mobility and accessories if necessary
  • Hold function

Which functions are particularly useful in veterinary scales?

Modern veterinary scales offer various functions that make weighing easier:

  • Hold function: Stores the weight value even if the animal moves.
  • Tare function: Allows the weight of containers or mats to be deducted.
  • Motion filter: Stabilizes the weight of restless animals.
  • Non-slip surface: Ensures safety and comfort for the animal.
  • Mains and battery operation: Flexibility in terms of where it can be used.

Veterinary scale: High accuracy for veterinarians and breeders

A veterinary scale is specially designed to weigh animals such as dogs, cats, horses, small animals, or livestock accurately and easily. Accurate weight measurement is essential for the diagnosis and treatment of various animal species and for monitoring their health. With an animal scale, you can quickly and easily determine the body weight of your animal patients and thus obtain important information for therapy planning. Discover our comprehensive selection of precision scales from renowned manufacturers such as Soehnle Professional or KERN & Sohn and find the perfect small animal scale or dog scale for your veterinary practice, animal clinic, or animal shelter. Professional animal scales are also ideal for zoos and animal parks.

Veterinary scale: High accuracy for veterinarians and breeders

What are veterinary scales used for?

Veterinary scales are suitable for many animal species and areas of application. Typical applications include:

  • Veterinary practices and clinics: weighing dogs, cats and small animals safely
  • Stables and agriculture: reliably weighing farm animals, large dogs or heavier animals
  • Zoos and animal husbandry: controlled weighing of animals requiring more space
  • Breeding and care: regularly documenting weight development

Requirements vary significantly depending on the application. A compact platform scale is often sufficient for small or medium-sized animals. For larger animals, however, a high load capacity, a large weighing surface and a robust design are essential. This is precisely why it is worth taking a close look at the animal’s size, behaviour and place of use before making a purchase.

What are veterinary scales used for?

What should you look out for when buying a veterinary scale?

  • Load capacity: The scales should be suitable for the animal’s maximum weight and have some margin to spare.
  • Weighing platform: The animal must be able to stand securely and as still as possible on the platform.
  • Hold function: Particularly useful for restless animals, as it ensures the weight reading remains stable.
  • Readability: Depending on the application, a finer scale division may be advisable, for example when weighing smaller or sensitive animals.
  • Durability and cleaning: In practice, stables and veterinary clinics, the scales should be easy to clean and robust.
  • Place of use: Different requirements often apply to fixed locations than to flexible or changing locations.
What should you look out for when buying a veterinary scale?

Buying guide: Which veterinary scales do we recommend?

If you primarily wish to weigh large or heavy animals, the Soehnle 6958.01.002 veterinary scale is a very robust solution. It offers a maximum capacity of 1,500 kg and a large weighing platform measuring 2,087 x 1,010 mm, making it ideal for animals that require plenty of space. This model is particularly suitable for stables, farms, zoos or other professional applications involving larger animals.

If, on the other hand, you are looking for a more flexible solution for small to medium-sized animals, the KERN EOE series platform scales are worth considering. The series is available in several variants and is well suited to situations where different animal sizes or varying requirements need to be accommodated. This is particularly practical for veterinary practices, smaller animal husbandry operations or applications where a more compact design is required.

Put simply: for large animals and high load capacities, the Soehnle veterinary scale is the better choice. For small to medium-sized animals and greater flexibility in day-to-day use, the KERN EOE series is often the more suitable solution.

Which pet scales are right for your needs?

If you mainly weigh dogs, cats or smaller animals, you should focus above all on a compact platform, clear readability and ease of use. If you want to weigh larger animals, you should pay particular attention to the load capacity, platform size and stability. A ‘hold’ function saves a lot of time in everyday use, especially with nervous or restless animals.

It is not just the animal’s weight that matters, but also how still it stands on the scales. A platform that is too small or a load capacity that is too low makes weighing unnecessarily difficult. That is why it is always worth choosing scales that are suited to your actual needs.

Service and Quality

We provide practical and easy-to-understand guidance to help you choose the right veterinary scale. This will help you find the right solution more quickly, tailored to the animal species, location and required features. If calibration, maintenance or repairs are also important for professional use, we can assist you with the appropriate services.

Conclusion & Recommendation

With the right veterinary scale, you can work more safely, quickly and accurately in your day-to-day practice. Whether you need a compact platform scale for smaller animals or a robust large-animal scale for heavy loads, the key factors are the correct load capacity, a sufficiently large weighing surface and simple, reliable operation.

If you’re looking for a versatile animal scale for small to medium-sized animals, the KERN EOE series is a good choice. For larger animals and demanding applications, we recommend the Soehnle 6958.01.002 veterinary scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs – Frequently asked questions about veterinary scales 6

In everyday language, the two terms are often used interchangeably. ‘Veterinary scales’ is more commonly used in a professional context, for example in a vet’s surgery, clinic or stable. ‘Animal scales’ is the more general term.

Many animals do not stand completely still when being weighed. The ‘Hold’ function helps to ensure that an easily readable weight reading is recorded nonetheless. This makes the job much easier and saves time.

For large or heavy animals, the scales should have a high load capacity and a spacious platform. One suitable option, for example, is the Soehnle 6958.01.002 veterinary scales.

For small to medium-sized animals, a more compact platform scale is often the best choice. The KERN EOE series offers a flexible solution with several variants.

The animal should be able to stand safely and calmly on the weighing platform. A sufficiently large platform is particularly important for larger or restless animals to ensure that the weighing process is reliable.

Yes. As well as helping you choose the right product, we also provide support with maintenance, calibration and repairs, provided the scales are used professionally and on a long-term basis.
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