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Welcoming your new arrival!

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Welcoming your new arrival!

 

Welcoming your new arrival is a super exciting time and we love meeting your new family members here at young Vets! To help give them a healthy start we recommend vaccinations, a microchip and parasite protection, all of these are included in our healthy start Puppy and Kitten Packages.

Understand more about things to prepare before bringing your new pet home, read our latest Summer Pet Care Blog here.

Contact our friendly team today to arrange your new family members healthy start.

 

Taking your kitten home.

 

The dreaded grass awns are back!

It is important to check your dog after every walk, particularly if you have a Poodle, Doodle or double coated / hairy dog! The small seeds can quickly cause any irritation if not removed from your dogs coat with reasonable speed – pay attention to armpit areas, in and behind ears and in between your pets toes. Short coated dogs can easily be affected too, check their coat daily and take care to remove the whole grass awn to avoid irritation. Grass awns and other seasonal issues for pet owners.

 

 

Preventative Health Care

Here at Young Vets, we want to keep preventative health care simple and affordable, whilst continuing to provide the best possible care for you and your pets that’s why we offer a Pet Healthcare Club.

Our Clubs include all of your pets veterinary essentials- A booster vaccination and full health examination, a 6 monthly health examination, parasite protection, two nail clips, two anal gland expressions Plus 10 % discount off all other products and services that we provide.

Is your purse and your pet missing out? Sign up to our Pet Healthcare Club today and start claiming the benefits once your first payment has been received.

 

We hope your enjoy reading our latest Pet Healthcare News, if you have a question or concern regarding any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our experienced team for more advice.

Cat Osteoarthritis Signs.

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Cat Osteoarthritis Signs. 

 

Arthritis in cats is a surprisingly common and serious health concern, without treatment the pain will continue to worsen, particularly as the damp, cold weather starts. Recognising signs of pain in your cat can be tricky as they are very good at hiding the signs of struggling and discomfort. But as your cats protector, you know your pet better than anyone in the world so if you think that your cat is not quite as agile as they used to be, please do not hesitate to contact our team for advice and support.

 

Other signs to watch out for include

Dull, matted coat – due to less self grooming.

Changes to personality – more irritable.

Not jumping up to their usual window sill / sunny spot.

Having accidents / missing the litter tray.

If you suspect your cat is struggling, do not panic, our team are available to help support you and your pet. We have a new injectable pain relief designed specifically to target the aches and pains of arthritis, meaning your cat can enjoy a comfortable, pain free life again.

All four of our West London surgeries are able to provide a treatment plan to support your pet. If you are not yet a client please register yourself and your pet here.

Already a client – please contact your local Young Vets surgery to discuss the treatment available and whether your pet is a suitable candidate.

 

Read a success story from Charlotte & Mandu, clients at our Chiswick surgery.

 

 

 

“Last year I noticed that when my 10 year old cat walked away from me, his back legs seemed stiff and he resembled a cowboy, akin to John Wayne! When Mandu climbed stairs, it was laboured and he didn’t like jumping up on to walls anymore.

My husband built some ramps around the home to help support him, the fence ramp is very popular but the stair ramp, not so much!

 

Mandu was prescribed a joint supplement, but after one month there was no change. I was recommended a new treatment, produced especially for cats to alleviate the pain of arthritis and improve mobility. Results from other patients were proving to be very promising.

In February, Mandu had his first dosage (two vials as he’s nearly 8 kilo’s) and it was amazing to see the difference, within days he became more agile and comfortable. As a result, he returns every month for his top up dose, the cost of which is supported by my pet insurance.

The impact of chronic pain will affect your cat’s quality of life, as a fellow osteoarthritis sufferer, I know. Here’s hoping a human version is produced soon!”

 

 

Why not take a short 8 question checklist, to help identify your cats quality of life, not just physically but emotionally.

The good news is that by identifying your cat’s condition, together with the help of our experienced team, we can develop a care plan to help put the spring back into your feline. Take a short feline only quiz here.

If you have concerns about your cat, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for advice and support on your pets individual needs. This pet blog is not intended to replace discussions with a veterinary surgeon and has been produced by the Young Veterinary Partnership with support from Zoetispetcare.com

Handling the heat!

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Handling the heat!

Handling the heat! The summer has arrived, but it brings with it its own set of challenges for pet owners. We’ve put together some top tips to help support you and your pet at home throughout the summer season. Be the first to read our latest pet blog here.

From flies to heat stroke, these are all real concerns for many pet owners over the warmer months. Please take extra care if your pet is brachycephalic (meaning your pet has a shorter, flatter head) or if your pet is elderly. From cool mats to frozen water bottles or missing a walk, take care to consider your pets individual needs on the really warm days.

Don’t forget to keep a close eye on your rabbits, guinea pigs and indoor pets ensuring they have constant shade and close your curtains to help keep the heat out. If your pets cage is plastic you can place cool mats underneath the cage to help keep the temperature down.

 

Booster alert!

Annual vaccinations (also know as boosters) are a great opportunity for our team to give your pet a nose-to-tail check up and answer any questions that you might have. Our Summer Pet Blog discusses the different conditions that we vaccinate against here in the UK.

We recommend vaccinations for both cats, dogs and rabbits to help keep them fit and well. The good news is booster vaccinations are included in our Pet Healthcare Club. Why not spread the cost of your pets healthcare essentials across affordable monthly payments on a date that suits you, join our Pet Healthcare Club here.

 

 

Could it be an allergy?

Our Summer News discusses the range of problems that the heat can bring with it for our pets! From parasites to allergies, does your pet get more itchy when the weather gets warmer? If you have concerns about your pets skin or coat condition don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team for more advice on your pets individual case. It can be difficult to cure allergies, but modern treatments can be very effective in making pets less itchy and managing their conditions.

 

Handling the heat!

We hope you enjoy reading our latest Pet Blog, if you have a question on any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our teams for more advice.

 

Summer News 2020

Worming your new pet.

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Worming your new pet.

 

It is very important to treat puppies and kittens for roundworms since they can acquire these from their mothers early in life. We’ve put together a short ‘to – do’ list for all expectant pet owners. From worming to life style diets, our to – do list will help your new family member settle smoothly into your home.

 

Are you new to our surgeries? Register yourself and your new pet before you visit, ask us about our Puppy and Kitten Packs – Giving your new pet the healthiest start to life at home with you and your family.

 

 

Worming your new pet.

 

Kennel Cough

 

Kennel Cough is a highly contagious disease and can be picked up from a wide variety of places. Our Spring News discusses the symptoms and precaution you can take to reduce the chance of your dog catching it. If you need more advice, or suspect your dog has Kennel Cough, please do not hesitate to call our friendly team for more advice on your pets individual case.

 

Kennel Cough

 

 

Spring has Sprung

 

Our latest newsletter includes the Springtime dangers you need to be aware of, particularly if you are green fingered and like to be out and about in your garden, from weed killer to bulbs beware of the potential pet poisons lurking in your garden.

If you suspect your pet has ingested something they shouldn’t of the please visit our Pet Poisons Guide immediately.

 

 

Little Lily

 

We hope you enjoy reading our Spring newsletter, if you have a question about any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more information.

 

Please use the #Youngvets to tag us in your Insta stories – we love seeing what your pets are up to when they are out and about. 

Alabama Rot

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Alabama Rot

 

Alabama Rot is a disease that most dog owners are now aware of. It has gained media attention because it is hard to diagnose and can sometimes be fatal. Our Autumn News explains the signs to watch out for in your dog. Fortunately, it is still rare, but it is important to be aware of the signs.

 

 

To neuter is cuter! Benefits of pet neutering.

Neutering is an important family decision when caring for a new pet, it comes with a range of health and welfare benefits. Our Autumn Newsletter discusses how neutering could help keep your pet happy and healthy. If you need further information or would like to discuss neutering your pet, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for further information.

 

 

If you are considering neutering your pet, we are now able to offer Keyhole Surgery for neutering female dogs, and removal of retained testicles in male dogs. To discuss this option for your pet please do mention it at your pets next appointment, to understand more about Laparoscopic surgery please click here.

 

 

We hope you enjoy reading our latest Petcare Newsletter, if you have a query on any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to get in contact for more information.

 

 

P.S. Did you know our website offers a free symptom checker for your pet? If your cat has gone a little quiet or your dog is not bouncing at the sight of their breakfast, visit our symptom checker to identify what could be wrong with your pet.

Our Spring Newsletter has arrived, read it here first.

The flea life-cycle.

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The flea life-cycle.

 

The flea life-cycle. As the weather warms up, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the pesky parasites that are also enjoying the milder climate. Our Spring News, discusses the different parasites to look out for and how to prevent them jumping on to your pets and into your home.

 

The flea life-cycle.

 

A healthy mouth

Our Spring News looks at the signs of a very common problem – dental disease. Both cats and dogs can suffer in silence if left untreated. Our Spring News discusses the signs of dental disease to watch out for in your pet, the good news is that if dental disease is identified at an early stage, a combination of a scale and polish and on going home care can make a big difference to your pets oral hygiene.

 

Permethrins and your cat – Are you aware of the danger?

Many canine spot – on flea treatments brought from supermarkets and pet shops contain permethrins, whilst safe for dogs, they should never be applied to cats, since they are extremely poisonous to cats. Our Spring Newsletter discusses the Spring toxins that could be lurking in your home.

 

 

 

We hope you enjoy reading our Spring Newsletter, if you have a query regarding any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team or ask one of our vets at your pets next consultation.

 

Keeping It Cool

Keeping It Cool

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Keeping It Cool

 

Keeping It Cool It is vital to ensure that your pet keeps cool in hot weather. Our Keeping It Cool pet blog talks about summer safety for your pet during the warmer weather. From walking your dog in early mornings to UV alert, it’s all included. Read our Keeping It Cool pet blog here.

 

Rabbits: don’t get caught on the hop! 

Our Keeping It Cool pet blog, talks about bunny care. Did you know that rabbits are the third most popular pet in the UK. Just like cats and dogs, rabbits benefit from regular vaccinations and health checks to keep them fit and well. Flystrike is another very serious problem for rabbits, understand how to protect your bunny in our Pet Blog here.

 

Keeping It Cool

 

 

Ear disease and aches

are surprisingly common in pets and often result in head shaking and ear scratching. It’s a good idea to check your pet’s ears regularly to pick up on any problems early, if left too long, ear disease can become very difficult to treat. Our Pet Blog, discusses how your pets ears work and where problems can occur.

 

Also included in this Summer’s Pet Blog, Neutering my pet – Besides preventing unwanted pregnancies, there is a wide range of benefits for both male and female pets when it comes to neutering.

Seasonal Itches – As the weather warms up, have you noticed your pet is scratching more than usual? Our Keeping It Cool Pet Blog discusses some of the possible causes of skin irritation that could affect your pet.

We understand that every pet we see if unique, and that owners know their pets best. Our West London surgeries offer a full range of services available for your and your pet, contact our friendly team today and see how we can help you.