Our Autumn newsletter has arrived! It is a fabulous time of year and with the warm weather fading, many people feel it is a better time of year for their pets, but that doesn’t mean taking your eye off the ball when looking after them.
You may of heard about the new disease in dogs called ‘Alabama Rot’. Although it is very serious, it is still extremely rare. Our Autumn newsletter notes the typical signs to watch out for in your dog, despite ongoing research, it is still not known what causes the illness, and diagnosis is usually very challenging.
They key to fireworks nights with pets is preparation! Many pets will benefit from calming supplements and pheromone plug in’s but we have lots of different products available. Read our top tips in advance to keep your fireworks night as stress free as possible for your pets. Don’t forget your rabbits and guinea pigs outside too – if you can bring them inside your home to soften the sound and give them extra bedding to hide in.
Did you know ticks can spread Lyme disease which can effect both humans and dogs! Understand more about these Autumn loving bugs and how to protect your pet here. Current evidence suggests that tick-borne disease take many hours after the tick attachment to be transmitted. Using a product that rapidly kills or repels ticks will help reduce the risk of these diseases.
A picture of a tick (picture credit – Zoetis).
Our Autumn newsletter has arrived and its packed with veterinary advise on how to keep your pets safe through the Autumn season and fireworks period. It you have any questions about any of the articles mentioned in the newsletter, please don’t hesitate to call our friendly team for further advice.
