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Covid – 19 The Pandemic And Your Pet

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Covid – 19 The Pandemic And Your Pet

 

Covid – 19 The Pandemic And Your Pet 

Unfortunately due to the current pandemic, the socialising of a lot of young pets has been effected. Our Spring News Blog, discusses the issues that can raise from poor socialisation. When considering a new pet, its really important to understand what socialisation your pet has received from the rescue centre or breeder prior to coming home with you. Socialisation can have massive effects on your pets behaviour and personality later in life.

 

 

Lungworm awareness!

The warmer weather provides the perfect opportunity for parasites to climb on to your pet and into your home. Our Spring News Blog, discusses the potentially fatal parasite – Lungworm. It is easy to pick up this nasty parasite but even easier to prevent with appropriate parasite protection. The good news is that prevention is automatically included in our Pet Healthcare Club, why not join today and spread the cost of your dogs healthcare today.

 

 

How does my pets heart work?

Our Spring News Blog discusses how a healthy heart works. Whilst most of us take a healthy heart for granted, heart disease is nevertheless surprisingly common in both cats and dogs. Our Spring Blog also discusses the signs of heart disease to watch out for in your pet, the good news is both our Ealing and Hounslow surgeries have ultrasound facilities to offer your pet a heart scan should it be required to help diagnose an illness.

 

The Pandemic And Your Pet

 

We hope you have enjoyed reading Our Spring News Blog, if you have a question on any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to discuss your concerns with one of our vets at your pets next appointment or contact us for more advice.

 

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Dog heart ultrasound

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Heart disease is common in many breeds as they get older. The two common problems seen are a leaky heart valve (mitral endocardiosis) and a weakened heart muscle (dilated cardiomyopathy).  It is important to have at least  an annual check up by your vet to detect any new heart murmur which may indicate the start of a heart problem.  Investigations often include x-rays and an ultrasound scan which can look inside the heart at the heart valves, and the heart muscle.  Certain breeds such as Cavalier king Charles Spaniels and Dobermann dogs are more susceptible to heart problems, and may need checking more regularly as they get older.

This is an ultrasound of a dogs heart, a commonly performed procedure at Young Veterinary Partnership.  See our website www.youngvets.co.uk for contact details of your local surgery.

Cat heart disease – veterinary ultrasound scan

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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 problem.  It is important to have regular check ups (at least yearly) so that your vet can check for problems like this. The best way to diagnose this disease is by ultrasound scan.

This video shows a normal cat heart on ultrasound scan. You can see the moving heart valves (mitral valves) of the left side of the heart towards the bottom of the picture. These  valves are between the top chamber called the atrium and the bottom chamber called the ventricles.