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Autumn Pet Poisons

Autumn Pet Poisons

 

Autumn Pet Poisons

pet poisoning is a concern throughout the year, please keep an eye on what your dog is sniffing during his daily walks, especially if he is off the lead.

Conkers, acorns and rotting fruit are plentiful during the Autumn season and can cause upset tummies.

Our Autumn News discusses the other Autumn awareness issues that pet owners should consider, read our latest pet care blog here.

 

Caring for your pets teeth.

Did you know that dental problems are probably one of the most common issues our pets suffer from, yet concerns are often not mentioned, as bad breath is considered as “normal” by many pet owners.

If you have ever had a filling at the dentist you will understand how uncomfortable dental disease can be, sadly, cats and dogs are extremely good at hiding their pain. Our Autumn Pet Blog discusses what’s normal and the signs to watch out for. A home dental care routine can be started from when you first bring home your new pet, ask our friendly team to explain more at your puppy or kittens next appointment.

 

 

How the heart pumps,

The heart is a busy organ! It pumps an average of 4.5 litres of blood around the body of a dog every minute. Like humans, cats and dogs can sadly suffer heart disease, unlike humans, heart disease in pets is often genetic, and not caused by lifestyle. Read our Autumn pet blog here, to understand more about the most common types of heart disease we see here in practice and the signs to watch out for in your pet.

 

 

We hope you enjoy reading our latest pet care blog, if you have a concern about any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more information.

Festive alert

Festive alert

 

Festive alert, pets with joint problems often start to struggle in the colder weather. Our Winter Blog discusses the signs to watch out for and how to help your pet if they are struggling in the colder weather.

 

 

Winter flea alert!

Our Winter News Blog discusses the signs of fleas, there’s more than just itching! Turning on the heating in your home can cause new flea problems from old flea eggs re- infesting your pets. If you or your pet are starting to feel the itch speak to our friendly team today about protection for your home and your pet. Don’t forget that if you are starting to feel the pinch you can spread your pet’s parasite protection and veterinary essentials across affordable monthly payments on a date that suits you, Join Here.

 

 

Dental disease – is your pet affected?

Poor dental health is painful, causes tooth loss and infection can spread throughout the body. Our Winter Blog explains the different dental diseases that could effect your pet! If you have not already started a dental routine with your pet contact our friendly team today for advice on how to keep your pets Hollywood smile.

 

 

We hope you enjoy reading our Winter Blog, if you have a question or concern regarding any of the items mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our team or discuss at your pets next appointment.

 

Wishing you, your family and your pets a wonderful Christmas and a happy healthy 2023, from Dr Matthew Wilson and all the team at Young Vets.

Our Spring Newsletter has arrived!

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 to be aware of the common household items that could be toxic to your pet if ingested. Did you know that many canine spot on flea treatments bought from supermarkets contain Permethrin, while safe for dogs, they should never be applied to your feline friend as they are extremely poisonous to cats.

 

 

Bunny boosters – Is your rabbit vaccinated? 

Rabbit vaccinations are extremely important, since the infectious diseases we protect them against are often fatal. Our Spring Newsletter discusses how the diseases can be spread and what conditions we vaccinate against. If your rabbit is not yet vaccinated don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team to book a health check and vaccination today.

 

Rabbit care

 

The assurance of insurance : is your pet insured? 

Knowing your pet is insured can be a weight off your mind, especially if your pet has a sudden accident or illness and you are faced with an unexpected vet bill. There are different types of insurance policies to choose from. Our Spring Newsletter explains the range of policies available for your cat, dog and rabbit.  We highly recommend insuring your pet since there are a huge number of surgical and medical conditions that can be very costly to treat.

 

Our services. How to choose a puppy

 

 

We hope you enjoy reading our Spring Newsletter and if you have any questions on the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more advice.