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Our Autumn Newsletter 2017

Our Autumn Newsletter for 2017 is here! 

 

Autumn Awareness.

Autumn is a truly beautiful time of year, however there are some things pet owners need to be aware of to keep their pets happy and healthy. Firstly, turning on the central heating means our homes become the ideal environment for fleas! Make sure you continue to treat your pets and protect your home from fleas and ticks. Ticks thrive when the weather id still mild, but moist. They particularly enjoy living in areas with livestock, and where undergrowth is thick, they wait and jump onto any passing pets. Ticks can spread a number of diseases and some can be fatal, learn more about ticks and how to stop them attaching to your pet HERE.

 

Toxic Alert!

Cars often have anti freeze added to their engines around this time of year, unfortunately cats find it highly tasty, despite the fact it is highly toxic!

 

A word in your ear.

Did you know ear disease in pets is very common and a regular problem that we see here at Young Vets in both cats and dogs. Read our newsletter to learn the signs to watch out for in your pet. To prevent or reduce ear problems it is important to promptly identify the cause and start treatment as soon as possible, to avoid long term damage.

 

Do fireworks put your pets in a fizz?

Fireworks is not just one night anymore, it seems to be a ‘season’ which can be extremely stressful for some pets. However there are many ways to help prepare, reduce and even prevent anxiety in your pet. Read our NEWSLETTER for some top tips on how to help your pets through fireworks season and don’t forget preparation BEFORE the events start can be key to helping your pet!

 

Arthritis Alert – is your pet affected?

As the weather cools down, arthritis signs can become more noticeable particularly in older pets. Read our NEWSLETTER and learn more about this painful condition and what to look out for in your pet. We have different options of treatment available for pets with arthritis. If you suspect it, do not hesitate contact our friendly team for help and advice.

 

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Why do we get flea problems in November ?

 

 

We have seen many cases of flea allergy related skin problems, in both cats and dogs in the last few weeks. Many people think that as it gets colder, fleas become less of a problem. However we tend to see more flea related problems, at this time of the year. This is because when you turn your heating on in the cold weather, any flea eggs that are in the carpets will suddenly hatch out and cause problems.  One flea can lay hundreds of microscopic eggs, and they can lay dormant and then  hatch out months later. Cat fleas will happily bite dogs and vice versa !

We also see many flea problems despite people using a variety of flea products. In many cases it is because the flea products are not potent enough to kill all the fleas.  If only a few fleas are not killed, as mentioned above they can lay hundreds of eggs and an infestation can quickly arise.

Our recommendations of effective spot on treatments  products are Stronghold, Advocate or Advantage.   It is important to also treat the house, with a product that lasts at least 6 months. Nothing kills the eggs, it is only when they hatch into microscopic larvae that they are killed, and as they can lay dormant for upto 6 months a long lasting household spray is needed.

Don’t forget also that fleas can transmit tapeworm, so regular worm treatment is needed also.

It makes you itchy just thinking about it !!

 

See  http://www.itsajungle.co.uk/parasites/detail/fleas/ for more information about fleas including some great pictures and video.