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Autumn Newsletter.

Blocked Bladders – Is It A Pet Emergency?

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Blocked Bladders – Is It A Pet Emergency?

 

Blocked Bladders – Is It A Pet Emergency?

 

Cats can frequently suffer from cystitis, especially when they are stressed. Understand the signs of stress in your cat here. If your male cat is struggling to urinate or cannot go at all this is a Pet Emergency, do not delay, contact our experienced team for advice and treatment. Knowing when your pet needs to be seen as an emergency is an important decision for many owners. Generally, cats are good at keeping themselves out of trouble but occasionally serious problems do occur – Our blog below gives you a few things to watch out for. 

 

 

Blocked Bladder - Is It A Pet Emergency?

Chipping away!

 

Having your pets microchipped is absolutely vital! It’s not just cats and dogs that we recommend microchipping, rabbits, tortoises and ferrets can sneak away when your not watching! Our Autumn News explains the microchip procedure (don’t worry its really quick and simple!) and how microchips can link you and your pet together should the worst happen!

 

 

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Arthritis – is your pet affected?

 

Anyone with arthritis knows that chills can get in your joints, and the same is true for our pets. Our Autumn News discusses the signs of arthritis to watch out for in your pet, although it cannot be cured, there is a wide range of treatment options available to help reduce the soreness and pain. If your older pet has slowed down recently, perhaps they are not going up and down the stairs quite as quick as they used too? A health check with one of our experienced team members will be beneficial for your golden oldie.

 

 

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We hope our Autumn News has explained some of the challenges that come with the cooler season. If you have any questions on the articles mentioned don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team for more help and advice.

 

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Q : Where do fleas go in winter?

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Q : Where do fleas go in winter?  A : Your home !

 

Have you ever wondered where fleas go in winter? Or why sometimes, they just suddenly appear in your home? Our Winter News explains how fleas can hop into your home and make themselves comfortable during the Christmas period! If you don’t want these extra guests in your home over winter pop in and speak to our friendly team about the best protection we can offer your pet and your home.

 

 

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Cold weather aches and pains

 

   Cold winters can make your pet’s joints feel stiff and painful, particularly if they are in their senior years. This can lead to reluctance to go on long walks, getting up a bit slower than usual and signs of lameness. Although arthritis cannot be cured, the good news is that we have an expanding range of treatments to help your pet, and our Winter News gives some top tips on supporting your pet at home. Don’t forget if your pet has been diagnosed with with this painful condition, our Ealing surgery boasts a K Laser which is widely used in human medicine and can be useful in both cats and dogs showing signs of arthritis. K laser is a quick and painless procedure increasing circulation, drawing water, oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area. Speak to our team today about the benefits it could offer your pet.

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Garden birds. 

 

    During the long winter, food can be in short supply. Offering a selection of foods to the birds will help them survive until Spring and ensure that you have lots to interesting visitors to watch! Did you know the best time of day to ensure your bird feeder is full? Our Winter News will give you the answer, along with what food is best for birds and what to avoid. Why not take a picture of your winter visitors and post it to our Facebook page – we love seeing your pictures!

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We hope you have enjoyed reading our Winter Newsletter if you have any queries on the articles mentioned or need some advice on your pets healthcare don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team for more advice.

Keep your pets safe this Easter.

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Did you know that chocolate is one of the most common poisonings that vets see in dogs.

With Easter just around the corner this can bring lots of hazards into your home. Scroll down to keep reading and keep your pet safe this Spring season.

 

 

Daffodils are toxic to both cats and dogs. The whole plant is toxic, especially the bulbs. Please see the above picture for the symptoms to watch out for. Be particularly careful if your dog likes digging holes in the garden, as he could easily dig up and chew a bulb. If you are worried please do not hesitate to contact our team.

 

 

If you think your dog has eaten chocolate, please call our experienced team for advice. We will ask you a few questions about your pets type, age, weight and how much and the type of chocolate that your dog has consumed. All of this information is vital for us to understand how severe the condition could be.

The symptoms of chocolate poisoning are vomiting, diarrhoea, trembling, restlessness and excessive thirst and in more severe cases seizures and heart attacks. If you suspect your pet has eaten chocolate, please do not delay, contact us for further advice. Our vets are on call until 10 pm, 365 days a year and between 10 pm – 7 am our phones will give you access to veterinary advice and a local emergency veterinary clinic if required.

Theobromine is the main ingredient in chocolate which causes the poisoning and can start with signs of your pet becoming very hyper active. The content of it varies in different chocolates, dark chocolate is roughly 9 x higher in theobromine than milk chocolate. As a rough guide – if a dog eats more than 1mg per kilogram body weight of dark chocolate, it can be poisonous and will require immediate treatment. So an average Labrador would need to eat 30 grams or more of dark chocolate to be poisonous.

** Please note ** This is a rough guide. If you have any concerns do not hesitate to call our team.

Always keep chocolate out of reach from all pets, as it is potentially poisonous to cats, and other animals such as rodents and rabbits too.

 

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If you are thinking of buying flowers for Easter this year, please consider the pets in your home. Lilies are extremely toxic to cats and can cause liver damage. The toxins can be picked up by your cat in many ways : Drinking from the vase, brushing against the lilies and then grooming themselves and also grooming their paws and claws if they have touched the plant.

 

 

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This Easter, please don’t buy a rabbit on impulse. A rabbits average lifespan is around 5 – 10 years. They require vet visits, yearly vaccinations, daily attention and exercise. They are not ‘low maintenance’ pets and need as much care as a cat or dog as well as regular company from both yourself and a bunny friend. If you are considering getting a rabbit please have a read through our Rabbit Care Guide and look into adopting from a local rescue. On average rabbits are dumped or abandoned within 3 months of ownership and approximately 35,000 rabbits are abandoned every year according to the RSPCA. Please do not hesitate to contact our team if you need to know more about rabbit care and whats involved.

Our opening times over the Easter period are Friday 30th March all surgeries are closed apart from our Ealing surgery, which is open for EMERGENCIES ONLY between 10 am – 11 am. Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April opening hours are as normal. Monday 2nd April our surgeries are closed, apart from Ealing which is open for  EMERGENCIES ONLY between 10 am – 11 am. We hope you wont need to contact us but just in case our phone lines will give you access to veterinary advice 24/7.

Wishing all our clients and their pets a very Happy Easter – Anthony Young, Matthew Wilson & all the team at Young Veterinary Partnership.

Avoiding pet poisons

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There are many potential household and garden toxins or poisons that may harm cats and dogs.  We give you some tips on what to avoid, and what to do if your pet has been affected.

 

 

  • We are proud to offer a 24 hour emergency service at Young Veterinary Partnership.  Unfortunately some clients have to use our emergency service when their pet is poisoned.  Whilst this is a situation we hope you won’t have to go through with your precious pet, poisons that are harmful to pets are commonly found in everyday household substances and products. We hope this newsletter will help you to understand some of the common poisons and explain what you should do in an emergency to minimise the risk to your pet.

 

 

  • There are a few keys things we may ask over the phone which help us to assess the immediate situation.
  • When do you think the toxin was ingested/in contact with your pet? Some specific toxins may have an anti-toxin which we can administer.
  • What was it? Bring any packaging with you if you can.
  • Make a note of any clinical signs such as vomiting, diarrhoea, shaking, seizures, drooling, altered mentation (behaving strangely), burns/ulcers in the mouth, pain, increased thirst, heavy breathing or difficulty breathing.

 

 

  • Poisonous foods include:

Raisins, Grapes, Onions, Chocolate, Alcohol, Leeks, Garlic.

 

  • Poisonous Plants include:

Lillies, Rhododendron , Azalea, Marijuana, Pointsetta, Yew, Deadly nightshade, Holly, Ivy, Mistletoe.

 

  • Other Poisons:

Rat poison, Paracetamol/Ibuprofen (paracetamol is often IMMEDIATELY FATAL to cats), Chewing gum (zylitol), Anti-freeze (ethylene glycol), Permethrin (poisonous in cats and in high quantities in dogs – often found in supermarket anti-flea products), Weed killers / herbicides (Paraquat/doquat), Blue-green Algae, Batteries, Lead, Insecticides (Organophosphates), Slug bait (Metaldehyde), Psoriasis creams (Vitamin D analogues), Bleach, Strong detergents.

 

  • What we can do:

If the toxin was ingested up to 2-3hrs ago we may administer a small injection which will make your pet vomit. This can stop any further toxin being absorbed into the stomach and intestines, but is not suitable for all toxins. After this we may try to feed your pet some adsorbents such as activated charcoal.  Adsorbents bind to any toxin left in the stomach and prevent any further digestion. If the toxin was on your pet’s skin we may instruct you to wash your pet with some warm mild shampoo.

 

  • Depending on how much toxin your pet has ingested we may do blood tests and keep your pet with us overnight on a drip. This helps to support the vital organs whilst the toxin is being broken down. We may also need to monitor your pet intensively for a few days whilst the toxin clears.

 

  • We hope this dispels some of the myths around poisons and explains how we can help.  We have extensive experience in dealing with cases of poison and we are here 24 hours a day to care for your pet.