Sadly, for pet owners fireworks now seems to be a ‘season’ rather that night. Helping your pet cope with the loud bangs can be a gradual process. Preparing and starting early will only help prepare your pet for what some owners feel can be ‘the most stressful time of year’ to ownRead More

   Understanding Arthritis.   Understanding arthritis, although it cannot be cured, most pets will benefit from at least one of the treatment options available to them, the good news is there is a wide range available. Our Autumn News explains the signs of arthritis to watch out for in your golden oldie, and what changesRead More

Our Spring Newsletter has arrived! Be the first to read our Spring Newsletter here, its crammed with helpful advice to keep your pet happy and healthy this 2019. Spring alert!  Our Spring Newsletter explains the signs of poisoning to watch out for in your pet. With Easter just around the corner it is important toRead More

  Is your teenage cat losing weight?       Hyperthyroidism is a common disease in teenage cats, sadly sometimes, their symptoms are missed and referred to as just ‘old age’. Overactive thyroid gland (another name for the condition) is something we see quite regularly in older cats, the good news is diagnosis is fairly simpleRead More

  Our Pet of the Month for January 2017 is the incredibly lucky Kino, a beautiful long haired ginger cat. He was originally bought into the Hounslow branch of Young Vet’s in October 2016 with a sore leg, under further investigation, X-rays revealed an air gun pellet lodged in his front paw. The pellet wasRead More

A case of Tetanus: This is Barney Barnard a 6mth old Border Collie puppy. When Barney was 3mths old he came to us showing some very unusual signs. He was unable to eat properly, his ears were erect, lips pulled back and he walked with very stiff front legs. After some tests and research BarneyRead More

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 aRead More