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Winter birds, worms and weight loss

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Winter birds, worms and weight loss

 

Our Winter Blog has arrived, its bursting with seasonal advice to help keep your pets happy and healthy. Just because the weather has got colder it won’t stop the parasites jumping on your pet. Did you know that turning on the heating in your home can wake up old flea eggs and they can start re-infesting your pets! Ask us today about parasite protection for your pets and spread the cost across affordable monthly payments by joining our healthcare plan today, JOIN HERE.

 

Festive alert

The festive season can also pose a huge range of very tempting hazards for our pets! From chocolate to seasonal plants, understand the potential hazards that could be lurking in your home with our FREE pet poisons guide here.

 

 

Caring for your senior cat

Our Winter Blog includes some top tips on keeping your senior feline content in their twilight years as sometimes their peaceful appearance can be deceiving. Signs of pain can be subtle, particularly in cats, but our Winter Blog explains what to watch out for including; Feeding habits and weight loss. If you have concerns about your older pet, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more advice on your pet’s individual case.

 

 

 

 

As the temperature is dropping and the nights draw in, the cooler winter weather brings a range of challenges for our pets. With this in mind, we’ve put together some seasonal tips; including winter joint care for older pets, festive alert! From turkey bones, to baubles and tinsel the festive season brings with it a range of new and exciting objects for pets, all of which can cause all sorts of internal problems.

 

 

Black and Tan dog in the snow

 

From Dr Matthew Wilson and all the team here at Young Veterinary Partnership we would like to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2023.

 

 

 

 

Diet dilemmas!

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Diet dilemmas! 

With so many different choices of pet food on the market, it is difficult to know what’s best for your pet. Our Spring Newsletter discusses the different options available and what to look out for when feeding your pet. Don’t forget that all of our West London surgeries offer free weight checks for your pet. Our knowledgeable team can also offer diet advice if your struggling with your pets weight – Just ask us.

 

Don’t forget that our online shop has a wide range of pet food available that can be delivered to our surgeries in time for your next visit to us, and ALL products have 10 % OFF rrp. Visit our online shop here.

 

Spring alert!

Sultanas and raisins – found in hot cross buns, fruit cakes and the like, are toxic for your dog. The symptoms to watch out for can be seen in our Spring Newsletter. With Easter just around the corner, it is important to be aware of the common items in your home that are poisonous to your pet and where possible, avoid any exposure.

 

 

Tapeworm, Roundworms and Lungworms.

 

Some of these parasites are becoming increasingly common in our dog population. However, worms aren’t always obvious but they can cause a great deal of damage and general ill health to your pet. Our Spring Newsletter explains the importance of worming your pet and what can happen if you don’t! The good news is that worm protection is automatically included in all of our Pet Healthcare Clubs for both cats and dogs. Why not join today and save up to £127 a year! Our Healthcare Club allows you to spread the cost of all of your pets essential veterinary treatments across affordable monthly payments on a date that suits you.

 

We hope you enjoy reading our Spring Newsletter. If you need further advice on any of the articles mentioned don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team.

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Our Winter Newsletter has arrvied – read it here!

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Our Winter Newsletter is packed with advice on how to keep your pets happy and healthy this festive season. The cold winter months bring particular challenges for our pets, and as their owners, we need to be alert to the problems they can suffer at this time of year.

 

Healthy eyes:

Read our Winter Newsletter and understand the ocular signs to watch out for and when to treat an eye condition as an emergency. Our newsletter discusses the three most common eye conditions that we see in our surgeries.

 

Bunny upsets! 

We always recommend keeping a close watch on how much your rabbits are eating. Our Winter Newsletter explains how a loss in appetite can indicate an underlying medical issue for your bunny and a visit to the vet should not be delayed, if your rabbit stops eating.

 

Festive alert:

Make sure fairy lights and electric wires for your Christmas decorations are ‘chew-proof’ from inquisitive puppies, kittens and even rabbits too! Our Winter Newsletter explains some of the festive dangers that may be lurking around your home.

 

Worming worries – is your pet affected?

Our Winter Newsletter highlights the three main worms that your pet will be meeting in their everyday environments. Before looking at prevention it is important to understand the ‘enemy’ and the signs to watch out for. We have a variety of treatments to prevent worm infections which are easy to apply and suitable for cats and dogs.

 

We hope you enjoy reading our 2017 Winter Newsletter if you have any questions or concerns about any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to contact your local surgery for further advice.