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Tinsel, String and Turkey Bones!

Chipping away!

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Chipping away!

 

Did you know it is now law in the UK for any dog over the age of eight weeks of age to be microchipped? Whilst microchipping your cat isn’t compulsory at the moment, in England, it will be mandatory for pet cats to be chipped from 10 June 2024. If your cat is not yet chipped, don’t despair, the chip itself is no bigger than a grain of rice and takes just a few seconds to implant in a routine consultation.  Our Winter newsletter discusses the importance of chipping your pet and the things to remember, if you need to arrange microchipping for your pet please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team today.

 

Central heating – fleas love the warmth too!

Fleas – They used to be a summer problem, now sadly, they are a year round concern for many pet owners but prevention is key! Fleas love the warmth of a cosy home, our Winter News discusses how they can sneak onto your pet and into your home and more importantly, how to stop them before they enter!

 

 

Don’t forget if you need a helping hand to spread the cost of your pets parasite protection, consider joining our Heathcare Club today! Our Clubs allow you to spread the cost of your pets healthcare across affordable monthly payments on a date that suits YOU. Our clubs also includes your pets annual booster vaccinations, two nail clips, two anal gland expressions and a 10 % discount across all other products and services we offer. Start saving and sign your pet up here today.

 

Festive alert!

With Christmas on the horizon, ask all family members and guests to keep the extra treats and sweets out of reach from your pets paws and claws.

If your pet ingests something they shouldn’t of, don’t delay, visit our Free Pet Poisons guide here, for advice on whether to seek emergency veterinary treatment.

Our Winter newsletter provides some great advice on the seasonal issues to be mindful of at this time of year.

 

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 advice.

Tinsel, String and Turkey Bones!

Tinsel, String and Turkey Bones!

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Tinsel, String and Turkey Bones!

 

Tinsel, String and Turkey Bones!

Pieces of string, tinsel and bones from your festive dinner should be kept well out of reach from your pet to avoid an intestinal blockage and possible need for life saving surgery. Baubles and lights, if broken and ingested, will cause serious damage to your pet. Our Winter Blog takes a closer look at the toxins and hazards to be aware of at this time of year.

 

 

Arthritis

Arthritis is commonly first diagnosed in older patients during the winter months. This isn’t because the disease first strikes during this period, our Winter Blog explains why the signs of arthritis are more obvious in winter. It is important to remember that arthritis cannot be cured but there are ways to make an arthritic pet more comfortable.

 

 

Permethrin spot – ons;

Many pet owners have both cats and dogs, but did you know that sharing their flea treatment could be toxic to your cat! Many canine spot – on flea products from supermarkets and pet shops contain permethrins. Whilst generally safe for dogs, they should NEVER EVER be applied to cats, since they are extremely toxic to cats. Our Winter News Blog takes a look at some of the most common pet hazards around at this time of year.

 

 

Our Winter Blog also includes; Winter birds, how to help them during the coldest months of the year. Can you pinch an inch on your pet? Has your pet gained some extra lockdown pounds, understand how to tell visually if your pet has gained weight and, most importantly, how to help them loose it.

We hope you enjoy reading our Winter News Blog, if you have a question on any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to get in contact with our friendly team.

Parasites: Don’t get caught on the hop!

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Parasites: Don’t get caught on the hop!

 

Parasites: Don’t get caught on the hop! Although we will be battling the effects of Covid – 19 for a considerable time to come, it’s worth remembering that the parasites that make our pets lives a misery have sadly not been in lockdown and have been breeding merrily in the warmer summer months. Our Autumn News 2020 gives some great advice on the parasites to watch out for at this time of year and how to prevent them climbing on your pet and entering your home.

 

 

Firework Fright!

Many stressed pets will benefit from a calming supplement, or a pheromone plug in to help soothe them through the loud bangs of fireworks season. Our Autumn News 2020, offers some  great advice on keeping your pet safe and stress free this fireworks season.

 

 

Autumn hazards! 

As the nights get darker and the mornings get colder, the seasonal hazards begin to change, with this in mind we’ve put together some top tips to help keep your pet safe and well in the wake of Covid – 19. From pesky parasites to slugs, snails and toxins, our Autumn News will help guide you through the seasons with some great pet care advice.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Stay Flea Free This Spring!

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Stay Flea Free This Spring!

 

With Spring on its way and hopefully some warmer weather, the potential for parasite infection is greatly increased on your pet and in your home! Fleas are extremely fast so just because you can’t see them, it doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Our Spring News gives some great seasonal tips on the pet parasites that are out and about and ready to hitch a ride on your pet.

 

Condition scoring your pet.

 

If your pet is looking a little broad in the beam, we can help you. Our Spring News gives some top tips on how to body score your pet from home. We understand it can be a real challenge helping your pets to lose weight. Our newsletter provides you with some top diet advice for your pet, plus don’t forget all four of our West London surgeries offer free weight checks and diet advice for your pet.

 

 

 

Easter Alert!

 

With Easter and Mothering Sunday on the horizon this can bring a whole host of new pet poisons into your home, from chocolate to lilies. Our Spring News discusses the seasonal poisons that could be lurking and what to do if you suspect your pet has ingested them.

 

 

We hope that you enjoy reading our Spring 2020 News, if you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more advice.

 

 

We are passionate about pets, and have been providing a caring service to our clients and their pets from across West London for over 50 years. We believe that preventative healthcare is very important and offer a Pet Healthcare Club to help support this. Many diseases can be prevented or treated more effectively with earlier interventions. Annual health check-ups are an essential part of our healthcare plan, why not take a look at our Pet healthcare club here and see how we can help your pet.

Our Winter News Has Arrived – Be The First To Read It Here

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Our Winter News Has Arrived – Be The First To Read It Here

 

Brrr! In Winter, the fleas don’t flee!

Now the weather is colder, it is easy to assume that you don’t need to protect your pets against parasites, especially fleas. However, it is actually more important than ever! Our centrally heated homes, with plenty of soft furnishings to hide in and pets to feed off, are an ideal winter breeding ground for these little biters, so don’t stop your flea protection just because the weather has got colder! Read our Winter News here, it includes a winter survival guide to keep your pet in good health throughout the cold period.

 

 

 

Ear Ear! Watch out for ear disease!

Your pet’s ears come in all shapes and sizes and consist of three major components. Our Winter Newsletter explains common ear problems, and the signs to watch our for in your pet. If you have a new puppy or kitten, practice health checks at home daily until they are completely confident in all areas of their body being handled including their ears. This ensures that should that get an ear infection, this can be discovered quickly and treatment can be applied easily if it is required.

 

 

Can you pinch an inch!

With many pets spending more time indoors during the winter months – they are getting less exercise and will require the diet to be adjusted to reflect this. Keep an eye out for any weight gain since this can lead to a range of health related problems for your pet. Our Winter News explains more about the issues that weight gain can cause. All of our surgeries offer free weight checks for your pet, contact our friendly team today to arrange yours!

 

 

We hope that you enjoy reading our Winter News – If you have any questions on any of the articles written please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team from further help and advice.

 

Understanding arthritis.

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 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 changes happen in an arthritic joint. If your older pet is slowing down, contact our friendly team for advice on how we can help your older pet.

 

Road Traffic Accidents:

Hopefully this will never happen to your cat, but it is worth being aware that sometimes there may be no obvious injuries and you might just find them hiding away. Knowing when to call an emergency vet is an important decision for many pet owners. Our Autumn News discusses the signs to watch out for in the event of a suspected feline emergency.

 

Do NOT use dog flea products on cats.

 

 

Seasonal Canine Illness

is a rare, but serious, condition and is most commonly diagnoses between August and November. Understand more about this illness and the other challenges that the Autumn season can present us pet owners with.

 

 

 

Autumn Alert! We hope you have enjoyed reading our Autumn Newsletter, if you have any questions about any of the articles mentioned please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our team for further advice.

 

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Summer Bites!

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Summer Bites! 

The warm weather brings the best out in all of us, but it also brings out plenty of pesky parasites as well! Our Summer Newsletter will provide you with some helpful advice on what to watch out for and how to prevent these pesky parasites entering your home!

 

Summer Bites!

 

More about vaccinations

 

As soon as you collect your new puppy or kitten, contact our friendly team regarding their vaccination requirements. All of our West London surgeries offer Puppy and Kitten Packs which will provide your new pet the healthiest start to life with your family. Other things to consider are diet and pet insurance. We are here to help, so please don’t hesitate to ask us for further information on any aspect of caring for your pets.

 

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More about vaccinations.

 

Keeping cool!

Our Summer News provides you with some tips to keep your pet fit and well at this time of year. It is vital to ensure your pet keeps cool in the hot weather. Dogs should be walked early or late in the day to avoid heat stroke. Heat stroke is a common, and serious problem and overweight or heavily coated dogs are most at risk. Sometimes even minimal exercise can trigger it, so take care at all times throughout the warmer days.

 

Heatstroke is a common, and serious problem.

 

 

We hope you enjoy reading our Summer Newsletter. If you have questions or concerns about the articles mentioned please don’t hesitate to contact our experienced team for further advice.

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