Looking After Your New Pet

 

Are you thinking of adding a new pet to your family this Spring? Whether you are adopting or shopping, our Spring News Blog has put together a check-list of things to do once they arrive. Everyone knows you should have your pet vaccinated once a year, but do you know what the vaccinations actually protect your pet from? Our Spring News Blog explains what potentially fatal diseases the vaccinations protect against.

 

Covid – 19 and early socialisation 

The early experiences a puppy or kitten has with different people and their surroundings has a huge impact on their behaviour and personality for the rest of their life. When considering a new pet, it’s really important to make sure that the rescue centre or breeder has socialised them – it could save you a lot of issues in the future. Our Spring News Blog talks about the pandemic and how it has affected so many young pets and their socialisation. If your pet has hit their ‘Teenage Stage’ then please seek advice from either a vet or qualified behaviourist.

Ticker Trouble!

Older cats are at increased risk of heart problems. Our Spring News Blog, talks you through how your pets heart works and the signs of heart disease to watch out for, particularly in older pets. As with many illnesses, early detection is the golden rule! The good news is both our Ealing and Hounslow team offer ultrasound scans to help diagnose heart conditions, and novel medications can delay the onset of heart failure and help manage the signs, thus improving quality of life for your pet.

We hope you have enjoyed reading our Spring News Blog, if you have questions or concerns about any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact the surgery for more advice. We have been treating pets from all over West London for over 50 years and we’d love to help you care for yours, not yet a client? Register yourself and your pets online today.