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Microchips With Everything!

Microchips With Everything!

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Microchips With Everything!

 

Microchips With Everything!

Having your pet microchipped is absolutely vital! Our Spring News Blog, discussed why microchips are so vital for almost all pets. As you are hopefully aware, it is now compulsory to microchip dogs over the age of 8 weeks old. It is also vitally important to keep your pets microchip details up to date, have you changed your address recently, changed your mobile number – DON’T FORGET to update your pets microchip details.

 

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Looking after your new pet

 

Thinking of going to a rescue centre to re home a pet this Spring, or contacting a breeder to view a new family member? Our Spring News has put together a check-list of things to do when your new family member arrives! From pet insurance to dental care – there’s lots to remember.

 

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Covid – 19 and early socialisation.

Unfortunately due to Covid 19, the pandemic has made it much harder to socialise young pets. Our Spring News discusses how a good breeder or rescue centre can help start your pets socialisation process when they are young, but if you are struggling with your lockdown pet hitting their Teenage Stage then please do ask our team or seek a qualified behaviourist for advice and support.

 

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We hope you enjoy reading our Spring News Blog – If you have a question regarding any of the articles mentioned do not hesitate to discuss any concerns at your pets next appointment or telephone your local Young Vets Surgery.

 

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It's getting hot out there!

It’s getting hot out there!

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We all love the warmer weather and summer is a great time to be outside with your pets. Here’s a couple of seasonal tips to keep them fit and healthy:

 

U V Alert :

Pets with white noses and ear tips – particularly cats, are at risk of these areas getting sunburn and this can lead to cancerous changes. High factor pet safe sun cream applied to these areas can reduce this risk .

 

Hitch- hikers :

Summer is prime time for fleas. They can multiply quickly, particularly in multi pet house holds. It’s important to ensure you are using adequate flea and tick protection. Check your pet at least once a day, ticks can be removed with a special tick hook tool, available at all our surgeries.

 

Be sure to insure! 

There are lots of companies offering pet insurance and we understand that picking one can be a bit mind boggling. Vet bills are often unexpected and can mount up quickly, our Summer News gives some helpful advice on what to look out for when choosing your pets policy.

We hope our Summer News helps keep your pet fit & healthy this summer 2018, if you have any questions on the advice included don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team.

 

Don’t forget you can get more FREE pet advice by following us on Facebook, Twitter and You Tube.

 

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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.

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Cat heart disease – veterinary ultrasound scan

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Cats can develop heart disease called cardiomyopathy. The most common form is caused by a thickening of the heart muscle (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy).

Unfortunately cats often hide this problem very well, and may show no symptoms until seriously ill.  Your vet may be able to hear a heart murmur or irregular rhythm, which could indicate a problem.  It is important to have regular check ups (at least yearly) so that your vet can check for problems like this. The best way to diagnose this disease is by ultrasound scan.

This video shows a normal cat heart on ultrasound scan. You can see the moving heart valves (mitral valves) of the left side of the heart towards the bottom of the picture. These  valves are between the top chamber called the atrium and the bottom chamber called the ventricles.