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Welcoming your new arrival!

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.

Handling the heat!

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.

 

Pet Factsheets

Managing Separation Anxiety.

Managing Separation Anxiety.

 

Sadly, we are having more and more discussions with dog owners regarding separation anxiety, particularly with dogs that were purchased and grew up during the lock down period. Unfortunately for these pups, leaving then home alone for training purposes wasn’t really an option and this is where anxiety can start to set in, if the training wasn’t provided from a young age.

 

Dog separation anxiety can affect your dog in differing degrees. Dogs are naturally very social and love spending time with you, so leaving them alone for long periods of time can cause them to become upset and stressed.

Making a big fuss of them before you go to work and when you come back can actually increase the likelihood of dog separation anxiety. This behaviour effectively rewards your dog’s concern over your absence, so as tempting as it is, try to make leaving and coming home a fuss-free zone.

Before taking steps to help your dog overcome separation anxiety, you should establish whether your dog is suffering true or simulated separation anxiety. Simulated separation anxiety is a behaviour that your dog has learned; your dog knows that bad behaviour will be rewarded with attention. Rather than real stress, this misbehaviour can be improved with consistent obedience training, exercise and strong leadership.

Causes of dog separation anxiety

Your dog’s separation anxiety will typically stem from a change of routine. Here are some common reasons for your dog becoming anxious when you’re out:

  • – Your dog isn’t used to being left alone
  • – Your dog isn’t used to being away from a specific person
  • – Your dog is anxious about something – for example, the ringing of the doorbell
  • – Your dog feels particularly vulnerable and is easily spooked – for example by the weather
  • – Their house companion dies
  • – Your dog is bored
  • – Your dog needs to release pent-up energy

 

How it affects your pet

Your dog’s anxiety may be obvious before you go out, for example with excessive panting or pacing, or when you get home, if they are overly excited about seeing you or wet from excessive drinking or salivating.

However, most of your dog’s symptoms will happen when you are gone. This can include:

  • – Increased heart and breathing rate
  • – Panting
  • – Salivating
  • – Frenzied activity
  • – Barking, whining or howling
  • – Destroying shoes or toys
  • – Scratching or chewing at doorframes, walls and floors
  • – Jumping up at windows
  • – Attempting to escape

 

Preventative training methods.

The best way to prevent dog separation anxiety is to teach your dog from a puppy. If he is used to spending time alone he will be calm and patient, instead of it coming as a shock and causing stress.

Discipline is key for training your dog and it will take time for him to become used to a new routine. Start off by teaching your dog to sit or lie for increasingly longer periods while you move away. In the beginning you’ll need to stay within eyesight to prevent any anxiety symptoms, but as your dog becomes more confident and patient, you can gradually start moving around the house and even leaving the house for short periods of time.

Using stair gates can make the process easier on your dog, as it keeps them at a distance without shutting them away completely. This method is fantastic if you don’t want your dog going into certain rooms while you’re out. Putting your dog’s bed and favourite toys in with him will make him feel more comfortable and put him at ease, as well as alleviating boredom. Leaving a radio on can also help your dog’s loneliness. As well as providing a human voice for company, it can prevent outside noises from startling him.

Ultimately, dog separation anxiety can be prevented with obedience training at a young age, but time and patience can also help older dogs become more at ease with being left alone. If you have concerns about your dog behaviour, please contact our friendly team for more advice.

 

 

 

 

This dogblog has been written by Pet Dialog.

Summer News 2020

Worming your new pet.

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

 

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.

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

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.