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Read our Winter Newsletter 2017 here.

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Our Winter 2017 Newsletter has arrived, read it here today.

 

Included in this issue :

Worming worries – is your pet affected?

There are a variety of treatments to prevent worm infections, these are easy to apply and we have a range suitable for both cats and dogs. There are three important groups of worms to be aware of – Roundworms which produce a ‘pot- belly’ appearance, Tapeworms – can cause diarrhoea and Lungworms which can be passed on to dogs by slugs and snails. Read more about worms and your pets here.

 

Fattening up for the winter? 

Shorter days and colder weather means pets often exercise less and eating more. It is really important to ensure your pet doesn’t put on excess weight over the winter period. Being overweight, just like with humans can lead to a variety of health problems. Learn about how to check your pets shape is healthy and the conditions to be aware of in our newsletter.

 

How healthy are your dog’s eyes? 

Your dogs eyes are very complex organs and thankfully function normally most of the time. Read our Winter Newsletter to learn the signs to watch out for and what to treat as an ocular emergency.

 

Bunny Upsets. 

If your rabbit seems to be eating less, it is well worth making an appointment for a check up. A reduction in appetite or faecal production may indicate an underlying problem. Our Winter Newsletter includes the signs to watch out for to ensure your bunny stays healthy this winter.

 

We hope you enjoy our Winter Newsletter, if you have any queries regarding any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate our friendly team.

 

 

Pet passports- and important travel tips

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 Pet Passports and important travel tips

 

    • A Pet Passport can be used to travel with your pet to countries within the European Union, and to some countries outside the European union. The requirements for dogs, cats and ferrets travelling within EU and listed non-EU countries are:

 

 

    • 1- Microchip
      2- Vaccination against rabies at least 21 days before travel.
      3- Pet passport issued by official veterinarian  (Mr A Young or Mr M Wilson are both able to do this at Young Veterinary Partnership)
      4- Before RETURN ONLY  to the UK dogs must be treated for tapeworm by a vet, 1-5 days before getting on the ferry or plane. ( there is no requirement for cats).

 

 

      • However you may not be aware that there are a number of diseases that can be caught when your pet travels abroad that we do not have in the United Kingdom. The commonest ones are spread by ticks, mosquitoes or sand flies. It is important to use preventative measures to avoid your pet picking up one of these serious diseases whilst travelling.

 

Tick borne diseases:

 

 

      • Babesiosis is transmitted by ticks to dogs and is present in central and southern europe.  It causes fever , anaemia, red or brown urine and can cause jaundice amongst other signs.

 

 

      • Ehrlichiosis– a tick borne disease encountered in Southern Europe and many other countries worldwide. It causes swollen glands, fever and bleeding amongst other signs.

 

 

      • Hepatozoonosis is another tick borne disease affecting dogs mainly but occasionally cats in countries bordering the Mediterranean. Diagnosis and treatment is difficult.

 

 

 

      • Tick control– avoid wooded areas , and areas with livestock, use tick spot on treatments such as Advantix, or a collar such as Scallibor. Also take a tick removal instrument (o’Tom tick twister) and remove any ticks as soon as possible. Remember to start tick preventative treatment BEFORE you travel.

 

Sandfly and mosquito borne diseases:

 

      • Leishmania– transmitted by sandflies in Spain, France, Italy and other Mediterranean countries, affecting dogs and cats. It causes skin inflammation and ulceration. Prevention is by using sandfly repellants ( started 3 weeks BEFORE travelling), keeping pets indoors from 1 hour before dusk to 1 hour after dawn, and using fly repellants in the house. There is also a vaccine available for dogs, but it needs to be given before travelling.

 

 

      • Heartworm– affects mostly dogs, but occasionally cats, and is transmitted by mosquitoes. Most southern European countries ( and any with mosquitoes) are affected. It can take many months before symptoms appear and causes weakness, coughing  and heart failure.  Monthly Advocate spot on treatment is recommended.

 

 

 

 

      • The British Veterinary Asociation has produced a very useful leaflet outlining the common diseases.The link to the leaflet is

http://www.bva-awf.org.uk/resources/leaflets/