Some snippets from our Autumn Newsletter!
Arthritis alert – is your pet affected?
As the weather cools down, signs of arthritis can become more noticeable in many pets. Arthritis is a painful condition and can affect any species or breed, it can strike your pet at any age. The joints most susceptible to arthritis are those permitting movement – called synovial joints. Read our NEWSLETTER to learn the signs to watch out for in your pet.
Feeling ticked off?
Autumn is prime time of year for ticks, they thrive in moist, mild weather, so don’t stop your parasite protection for your pet. Monitor your pets daily, particularly if your dog has been in long grassland or near areas with livestock, especially sheep. If you do find a tick on your pet – don’t panic – either contact us and our team will be able to remove the tick for you – or if you are removing the tick at home, make sure to use a specially designed tick remover to ensure no parts of the tick are left on your pets body. To learn more about ticks and the troubles they bring read our NEWSLETTER.
Autumn Awareness!
The weather is crisp, the trees are turning gold – it is truly a beautiful time of year. However, there are a few things to be aware of to ensure your pet stays happy and healthy. Outdoor pets like guinea pigs and rabbits, they are usually able to cope fine as winter approaches but make sure they have extra bedding to keep them warm and cosy through out the chilly winter nights. For more top tips on caring for your pets through winter read HERE.
A word in your ear!
Here at Young’s we see a lot of pets with ear disease, its very common but its also important as an owner to recognise the signs. Anatomically, our pets’ ears are very similar to ours, the main difference is that their ears are positioned towards the top of their heads, rather than the sides. Ear infections can be triggered by many different problems but is important to promptly identify the cause and start treatment to avoid long term problems.