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Cats for re-homing

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We do from time to time at young veterinary partnership have animals that for various reasons may need re-homing.

Currently we have the following cats for good homes:

A long haired tabby male cat, neutered, approximately 2 years old. He has a nice temperament: very laid back!

A short haired tabby female neutered cat approximately 1 year old. She is probably better suited to a home where she is the only cat as she is shy and likes her own company !

Please call 0208 5726788 for further information or to arrange to see one of these pets.

Dental care month JUNE 2011

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Four out of five dogs over the age of three years have teeth problems and suffer from dental disease so Young Veterinary Partnership has teamed up with Pedigree Pet Food to offer a free dental check up during Dental Care Month in June 2011.

For the whole of the month of June you can bring your pet along to our surgeries in Hounslow and Brentford for a free dental exam with one of our vets. We can give you advice on cleaning your pets’ teeth and diets and chews that can help keep teeth and gums healthy. Areas of concern that may require further treatment can be brought to your attention. This examination is free of charge during June.

Dental care is extremely important to the well being of your pets. Animal teeth need just as much care and attention as human teeth. If neglected, your pets’ teeth, like your own can suffer from infection, pain, cavaties and eventually tooth loss/decay. Unfortunately we cannot yet fit doggy/cat dentures! Therefore it is important to have your pets’ teeth regularly checked (every six months). When problems start they are better treated straight away as they will only get worse over time causing chronic pain and bad breath (halitosis).

Simply phone and book your free dental check appointment during June. Plus you can take home a free pack of Pedigree ® Dentastix ® for your dog as a reward for being good at the dentist!

Bedford Park Festival June 11-26th 2011

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Young Veterinary Partnership is a sponsor at the Bedford Park Festival 11 – 26th June 2011. The surgery is very pleased to be involved with this long established Chiswick Community event, now in it’s 45th Year. Young Veterinary Partnerhship will be hosting a colouring and treasure map competition in the Children’s Corner during Green Days weekend on 11-12th June. Come and see us and enjoy the Festival!

Are Easter Eggs poisonous to dogs and cats?

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With the Easter festivities coming up, there is always the risk of a dog being tempted to eat one of those tasty Easter Eggs !

Are Easter Eggs poisonous to dogs or cats ? Chocolate in general can be poisonous to dogs but it is the theobromide content in the chocolate that is poisonous. This is higher in dark chocolate (roughly 9x higher than milk chocolate). If a dog eats more than 1gm per kilogram body weight of dark chocolate, it can be poisonous and will require immediate treatment. So an average 30kg Labrador would need to eat 30gms or more of dark chocolate to be poisonous.

The symptoms of chocolate poisoning are vomiting, diarrhoea, trembling, restlessness and excessive thirst.

Chocolate is also potentially poisonous to cats, and other animals such as rodents and rabbits.

We suggest you keep your Easter Eggs to yourself this Easter !

If you have any concerns about possible chocolate poisoning please contact us. See www.youngvets.co.uk for your local young veterinary partnership contact details.

Dog heart ultrasound

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Heart disease is common in many breeds as they get older. The two common problems seen are a leaky heart valve (mitral endocardiosis) and a weakened heart muscle (dilated cardiomyopathy).  It is important to have at least  an annual check up by your vet to detect any new heart murmur which may indicate the start of a heart problem.  Investigations often include x-rays and an ultrasound scan which can look inside the heart at the heart valves, and the heart muscle.  Certain breeds such as Cavalier king Charles Spaniels and Dobermann dogs are more susceptible to heart problems, and may need checking more regularly as they get older.

This is an ultrasound of a dogs heart, a commonly performed procedure at Young Veterinary Partnership.  See our website www.youngvets.co.uk for contact details of your local surgery.

Dog prostate disease – a new screening test

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Dog prostate disease is seen commonly in entire male dogs.  A new screening test has just become available to detect the commonest problem called benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH.  Over 50% of dogs over five years of age show histological signs of early BPH.

BPH can cause

  • constipation or straining to pass motions
  • blood in the urine or straining to pass urine
  • pain, lameness of the back legs
  • infertility

  • prostate and surrounding organs

BPH if untreated may progress and lead to more serious conditions such as prostate abscesses and cysts.

A new simple blood test has just been developed and is now available to screen for prostate disease,  and is recommended for all older entire male dogs on an annual basis.

The blood test is for a specific hormone (canine prostate-specific arginine esterase- CPSE) that is secreted by the prostate cells and is increased in dogs with BPH. The sample can be taken at a normal appointment with your veterinary surgeon.

Treatment for BPH is relatively simple and can be  either medical with  a long acting injection or a course of tablets,  or surgical involving castration.