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Ear disease – is my pet affected?

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Ear disease – is my pet affected?

Our pet’s ears come in all shapes and sizes and consist of three main components. Our Spring pet care blog has arrived and discusses your pets ears; How to check them, signs of infection to watch out for and potential underlying causes of ear disease.

 

If you would like more information about ear disease and your pet, please click here to read our latest Spring pet care blog, or if you are concerned your pet’s ears are causing problems, please telephone our friendly teams for more information.

Worming worries!

Our Spring Pet Blog explains the three main types of worms to be aware of – Tapeworms, Roundworms and Lungworm. Worming prevention is something all pet owners should provide for their pets periodically, if your pet does not currently have a parasite prevention plan in place, please contact our friendly teams for more advice.

 

If you would like to spread the cost of your pets parasite protection, join our Healthcare Club today, our Healthcare Clubs include all of your pets veterinary essentials from Booster vaccinations, parasite protection, nail clips, anal gland expression and a 10 % discount off all other products and services we provide. As soon as your first payment has been made you can start to collect the benefits for your pet. 

Our healthcare club allows you to spread the cost of your pets veterinary essentials across affordable monthly payments on a date that suits YOU. Sign up today and save money in 2024.

 

Easter and your pets!

 

Easter is often a time to allow for a few extra sweets, treats and beautiful flowers to be around the family home. It is therefore important that you are aware of what items that could be poisonous to your pet. Read our latest Spring Pet Blog here to be aware of the common items that could be cause for concern in your home.

 

 

If your pet ingests something they shouldn’t of, visit our free pet poisons checker immediately by clicking the picture below.

Why not save the link in your web browser? Then its always available to use no matter what adventure you and your pet are having. Remember when treating a patient for poisoning, timing of treatment can play a major part in their recovery.

 

 

Also included in our latest Pet Care Blog – Alabama Rot – the signs to watch out for on your dog, Spring Parasite Alert – prevention and protection for your pet, Kennel Cough – is your dog vaccinated? Spring Hazards!

We hope you enjoy reading our latest Pet Care blog, if you have a question regarding your pet or any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our team for further information.

Festive alert

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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.

Looking After Your New Pet

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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.

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.

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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