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Welcoming your new arrival!

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Welcoming your new arrival!

 

Welcoming your new arrival!

Bringing a new puppy or kitten into the family home is a super exciting time. There’s lots of things to consider when bringing them home. We’ve included some of the important ones in our latest Pet care Blog from vaccinations to socialisation, microchips and worming. If you have a question about your new pet, do not hesitate to contact our team for more advice.

If you have not yet registered with a veterinary practice you can register yourself and your pet with our friendly team here, today.

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Microchips and your pets,

For a number of years, it has been a legal requirement for all puppies over 8 weeks of age to be microchipped, the law has now changed and includes all cats over 20 weeks of age to also be microchipped in the UK.

Here at Young Vets, we will always recommend microchipping your pet. Read our latest Pet Blog Here to understand why we feel these tiny ‘rice sized’ implants are a vital part of responsible pet ownership.

 

If your pet isn’t microchipped yet, don’t panic – Contact our friendly team to arrange your pets chip appointment today.

More about vaccinations,

We all know that we should vaccination our pets and its part of responsible pet ownership, but do you know what diseases we actually vaccinate against?

Our Summer Pet Care News, explains what awful diseases we vaccinate your furry family members against. When our team provide a vaccination for your pet, we automatically include a full health and weight examination from one of our friendly veterinary surgeons, during these health examinations feel free to raise any pet concerns that might be worrying you.

 

Surviving the summer!

Summer is here, we can officially light the BBQ and spend evenings in the garden, but we also need to consider our pets. Our Summer News Blog, has put together some top tips on helping your pet to cope with the warmer weather.

During the really hot summer days, please pay particular attention to very young or elderly pets and brachycephalic breeds (squashed face Pugs, Frenchies, Persians).

 

Exercise early or on extreme days not at all – Try some brain games like ‘find it’, teach your dog a new trick, search You Tube or social media for inspiration, spread their usual dinner around the garden and allow their nose to seek it out. All of these enrichment ideas will give your dog mental stimulation when its too hot for the usual walkies! Tags us on the socials in your trick training and enrichment ideas – we’d love to see them! #youngvets

We hope you enjoy our latest Pet Care Blog, if you have a query on any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more advice on your pet.

Beat the heat.

Keeping your pet cool.

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Keeping your pet cool.

 

Summer is here and so is the heat! Our Summer Pet Blog is busting with top tips to keep your pet cool during the summer heat. Be the first to read it here.

It’s not just cats and dogs that can be affected by the heat, rabbits, guinea pigs and indoor pets can struggle too! For any pets kept in a cage and / or run during the day time, make sure they have constant shade over their enclosure and plenty of fresh cool water. Click here for our summer care pet tips.

 

Anal gland issues – is your pet affected?

Does your dog scoot their bottom along the floor or constantly nibble at the base of their tail area? This could indicate a blocked anal gland! Understand more about this common problem and how to manage the condition here.

 

Booster alert!

We all know that pets should receive once yearly vaccinations after their puppy and kitten vaccines, but do you know what diseases we actually vaccinate against? Our Summer pet blog explains the disease we vaccinate against in the UK and why.

The diseases we vaccinate against can be extremely challenging and sometimes fatal to pets. Here at Young Vets, we believe that prevention is better than cure and in support of this we have Healthcare Clubs available for cats, dogs and rabbits.

Choose the Healthcare Plan and payment date that suits your pet and your lifestyle here. Our healthcare plans include vaccinations, health checks with one of our friendly vets, nail clips, parasite protection and a 10% discount off all other products and services we offer. T&c’s apply. Why not join today and see how much you could save!

 

 

We hope you enjoy reading our Summer News Blog if you have a question on any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more information.

 

Can you pinch an inch?!

Can you pinch an inch?!

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Can you pinch an inch?!

Can you pinch an inch?! With pet obesity becoming increasingly common, it is wise to know the additional strain that carrying these extra pounds can put on your pets body. Our Spring News, discusses how to visually assess your pets weight from home, the problems associated with pet obesity and how to help your pet if they are a little larger than they should be.

 

 

 

 

Did you know, all of our clinics offer FREE weight checks, just call our friendly reception teams and they can arrange a time that suits you. Drop in, pop your pet on the scales and if necessary we can refer you to a vet or nurse for further advice on your pets weight.

Spring has sprung!

Now is a great time to build up your dogs exercise programme, if it was reduced during the cold, dark winter weather. Our Spring News discusses how to build up exercise over time, and why you should always throw a ball NOT a stick, for your dog. Click here to read our top tips for Springtime Pet Care.

 

 

New arrival check list

Are you introducing a new pet to your family in 2023? We’ve put together some top tips on things to consider before your new pet arrives. From vaccinations and parasite protection, life stage diets and pet insurance, our Spring News Blog includes all the veterinary essentials you need to consider for your new pet.

If you are not yet registered with a vet, register yourself and your new family member with our friendly team today Register your pet – ealingvets We are passionate about pets and cannot wait to meet your new family member.

 

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Kennel Cough

Our Spring News discusses the harsh, honking canine virus – Kennel Cough. If you have a dog, Kennel Cough is something to be aware of, it can come on suddenly and can sound quite distressing! Our Spring News discusses how the virus can be spread, the high risk areas and how prevention is better than cure.

 

Don’t forget our Pet Healthcare Club is still welcoming new members! Sign up today and start spreading the cost of your pets veterinary essentials across affordable monthly payments on a date that suits you. Our Healthcare Clubs includes all of your pets veterinary essentials, payments are spread across affordable monthly payments on a date that suits you – From vaccinations to parasite protection, its all included.

 

We hope you enjoy reading the articles mentioned in our Spring News. If you have a question please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more advice on your pets individual needs.

 

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.

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.

 

Ticker trouble – is my pet affected?

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Your pets heart is a large muscular pump, continuously pumping blood around the body. Like us, animals have four heart chambers, with valves to ensure the blood flows in the correct direction. Sadly, like humans, pets can suffer from heart disease, some are born with it and others develop problems over time. To understand more about heart disease, keep reading here, both cats and dogs can suffer heart problems so it is important to understand the signs to watch out for in your pet.

 

 

It’s getting hot out there! 

We all love the warmer weather, pets included, so we’ve put together some seasonal advice to keep your pets safe this summer. Not forgetting rabbits and guinea pigs, they need to be kept in cool shaded areas. In direct sunlight they can struggle to lose heat and can succumb to heat stroke, which can be fatal.

 

 

Be sure to insure!

Pet insurance is something we recommend for all pet owners. We understand that vet bills can mount up over time and are often unexpected, so having a good insurance policy can really take the worry out of caring for your unwell pets. For our top tips on choosing a policy continue reading here.

 

Should I have my pet neutered?

There are huge benefits to neutering your dogs, cats and rabbits, from the obvious – preventing pregnancy to reducing the risk of cancer. If your pet is un neutered carry on reading our summer news to help you make a decision on whether neutering your pet is the right decision for you and your family.

 

We hope you enjoy reading our Summer Newsletter. If you need any more information on any of the articles printed don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team for advice.

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