Diet dilemmas! With so many different choices of pet food on the market, it is difficult to know what’s best for your pet. Our Spring Newsletter discusses the different options available and what to look out for when feeding your pet. Don’t forget that all of our West London surgeries offer free weight checks […]
Xylitol and dogs – Do you know the risks? This months blog has been bravely written in memory of Ruby a beautiful Hungarian Vizsla, who has passed away due to xylitol poisoning. Her owner, Kate has kindly written this article to help spread the word – Xylitol kills and it is more common […]
A case of Tetanus: This is Barney Barnard a 6month old Border Collie puppy. When Barney was 3months old he came to us showing some very unusual signs. He was unable to eat properly, his ears were erect, lips pulled back and he walked with very stiff front legs. After some tests and research Barney […]
Cats can develop heart disease called cardiomyopathy. The most common form is caused by a thickening of the heart muscle (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy). Unfortunately cats often hide this problem very well, and may show no symptoms until seriously ill. Your vet may be able to hear a heart murmur or irregular rhythm, which could indicate a […]
Buster a 9 month old Springer Spaniel was attacked by a Bull Mastiff whilst out for a walk on his lead with his owner. He was rushed to our Hounslow surgery, where he was given immediate treatment for shock, and placed on a fluid infusion pump. Buster had severe bite wounds to his head and […]