COMMON CHRISTMAS POISONS Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, Stollen and mince pies can all be poisonous to dogs. Unfortunately this is because grapes, raisins, currants and sultanas can be toxic. Some dogs exhibit no effects but others can develop kidney failure after a few raisins. The mechanism of action is unknown, but dogs may start with […]
Recent research has shown that premature separation of puppies from their mothers can lead to behavioural problems later in life. A study in The Veterinary Record, compared 70 adult dogs, who as puppies had been separated from their mother and littermates at five weeks old with 70 adult dogs who were not separated until after […]
The Daily Telegraph recently reported a case of a cocker spaniel who died after swallowing blue-green algae whilst swimming in Lake Windermere. The 15 month old dog had gone for a swim near the holiday caravan where the Taras family were staying but 30 minutes later began foaming at the mouth and died. A local […]
Pet owners and animal lovers alike will be happy to know that pets can add years to your life! A study which has just been published by the University of California entitled ‘The Longevity Project: Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life’ found that pet ownership was one factor likely to increase overall life expectancy. […]
We do from time to time at young veterinary partnership have animals that for various reasons may need re-homing. Currently we have the following cats for good homes: A long haired tabby male cat, neutered, approximately 2 years old. He has a nice temperament: very laid back! A short haired tabby female neutered cat approximately […]
Four out of five dogs over the age of three years have teeth problems and suffer from dental disease so Young Veterinary Partnership has teamed up with Pedigree Pet Food to offer a free dental check up during Dental Care Month in June 2011. For the whole of the month of June you can bring […]
Young Veterinary Partnership is a sponsor at the Bedford Park Festival 11 – 26th June 2011. The surgery is very pleased to be involved with this long established Chiswick Community event, now in it’s 45th Year. Young Veterinary Partnerhship will be hosting a colouring and treasure map competition in the Children’s Corner during Green Days […]
