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Autumn has arrived – are you and your pet prepared

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Autumn has arrived – are you and your pet prepared

 

Autumn has arrived – are you and your pet prepared

from fermenting fruit to antifreeze, are you aware of the toxins that could be lurking in your home at this time of year? Our Autumn News has some great advice on what to watch out for during the changing seasons and when symptoms could indicate a pet emergency. Read our Autumn News here.

 

 

Fleas & ticks

love the warm weather, and in addition to your home, they thrive outside in parks and gardens. Our Autumn News explains the signs to watch out for and how to prevent them coming home with your pet.

 

 

 

Firework Fright!

Whilst so much has changed over the past few months following Covid – 19, it is likely that fireworks will continue to plague the lives of many pets. With this in mind, our Autumn News gives some great advice on how to help keep your pet calm and safe at this time of year.

 

 

We hope you have enjoyed reading our Autumn News 2020, if you have a query on any of the articles mentioned do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more advice.

 

 

 

 

Now is the perfect time to assess your pet’s weight!

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Winter weight worries!

Now is the perfect time to assess your pet’s weight!

Our Winter Newsletter gives you some top tips on what to look when assessing your pets weight including ; Noticing a visible ‘waist line’, with a rib cage that can be felt but not seen. If you can pinch an inch or more, or if your pet’s tummy is sags down, then a diet is probably required.  All of our surgeries offer FREE weight checks and diet advice for your pet, so why not drop in and take advantage.

Now is the perfect time to assess your pet's weight!

 

 

 

Arthritis in the older pet. 

Although arthritis cannot usually be cured, the good news is that we have an ever expanding range of treatment to help relieve the aches and pains that this condition can bring. Our Winter Newsletter also has advice for things you can also do at home, to help your pet if they are showing signs of discomfort.

 

 

Is flea prevention really necessary all year round?

Fleas thrive in warm conditions and thanks to central heating, they don’t need to hop south for the winter, they just need to move into your home. Fleas can make their way into our homes in all sorts of ways ; on our pets, on us, or just hopping in by themselves. Did you know that fleas can jump 20 cm into the air – so unfortunately your front step is no barrier to them! Ask our friendly team today about how to prevent additional visitors coming to your home this Christmas.

 

 

 

   Our Winter Newsletter is packed with advice to help keep your pet happy and healthy throughout the festive season. If you have a question on any of the articles mentioned don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team for further advice.

 

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Autumn Newsletter.

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Our Autumn Newsletter has arrived, read it here!

 

Do fireworks put your pet in a fizz?

Does your pet get stressed by fireworks? Or is your pet a real worrier? Sadly fireworks is more of a ‘season’ than a night so being prepared before they start is key to having a stress free home during fireworks. Read our NEWSLETTER for some top tips to help settle your pet and feel free to contact our team if you would like to discuss this further or get help for your pet.

 

Arthritis alert – Is your pet affected?

Arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition caused by inflammation of the joints. It is more common in older pets, but can strike any breed or species. Read our NEWSLETTER to understand more about this condition and learn the signs to watch our for in your pet. There are many different treatments available for arthritis and every patient and joint is different so there is no set protocol. If you suspect your pet has arthritis contact our veterinary team for further advice.

 

Feeling ticked off?

Pets should be monitored daily for ticks, and if any are found these should be removed with a specially designed tick remover. Ticks can spread Lyme Disease, Babesiosis and Erlichiosis. The latter two conditions are particularly prevalent abroad, so if you take your dog abroad on holiday, it is essential to protect them against ticks.

Spring 2017 newsletter

Spring 2017 Newsletter.

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Read our Spring 2017 Newsletter HERE.

 Our Spring 2017 Newsletter includes :

     How to tell if your dog is the ideal weight and the issues surrounding obesity in pets. What’s included in the Pet Healthcare Club – available for cats, dogs and rabbits, all ages and breeds welcome. Caring for your older cat – some signs to watch out for include drinking more than usual, this can be a sign of Diabetes or Kidney problems. Eating less than usual could indicate a mouth or tooth problem. It can be difficult to check a cats teeth, so if you are worried, just bring them to down.

    Do you know why a rabbits diet is so important to maintain good health – because a rabbits teeth never stop growing!  In fact their teeth are perfectly adapted to their natural diet of tough abrasive vegetation, which – without continued tooth growth, would soon result in their teeth being ground down to nothing. Read more about their continued tooth growth here.

 

Lungworm in dogs

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Lungworm or Angiostrongylus vasorum is being seen more commonly in dogs in our region of West London.  It is spread from foxes to slugs or snails, and if a dog eats a slug or snail or licks the slug “trail” it can become infected. This can progress to a life threatening infection, which can cause coughing, lethargy , bleeding or even heart failure.

It can be prevented by a monthly treatment of a spot on to the back of the neck – Advocate.

Have a look at this video which explains the life cycle

Advocate monthly spot on

For more information or to contact your local surgery see

www.youngvets.co.uk

Killer Snails and Slugs

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Dogs can pick up a dangerous disease from slugs and snails in your garden, called lungworm or angiostrongylus. It is being spread by foxes to the slugs or snails and if your dog eats a slug or snail, or even licks the slug trail it can pick up the disease, which can cause severe bleeding , and even death.

Vet Matthew Wilson comments ” We are seeing more cases of this dangerous disease each year in Hounslow,  as foxes are very common in our region.  Young dogs and certain breeds such as Staffordshire Bull Terriers are infected most commonly.”

You can protect your pet from this potentially deadly disease with a monthly spot on application of Advocate, which is a vial of liquid that is poured on the back of your dogs neck once a month. This is a prescription only medicine that can be purchased from your vet and is dispensed according to the weight of your dog.