Getting a Rabbit: Rabbits are becoming increasingly popular as pets for both children and adults in the UK. They are very sociable animals and should be kept in pairs if possible. Animals from the same litter will normally get on well, but any pair that are newly introduced must be monitored closely. Female rabbits…
People often think that when a cat scratches furniture it is doing so to sharpen its claws. In actual fact they are scenting the furniture using scent glands in their pads, as well as leaving a visual mark that they have been there. This is a normal cat behaviour, and would usually be done on…
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 an emergency service at Young Veterinary Partnership. Unfortunately some clients have to…
Every year we receive a number of requests for help from owners who are worried about how their pets react to fireworks. Both cats and dogs can suffer from noise related phobias around this time and it is important to plan in advance if you want to tackle this problem. After the fireworks begin, your…
Often in the winter period we see a large number of flea related problems. Once your central heating is put on, any flea eggs in the house will hatch out resulting in large numbers of fleas appearing. Each individual flea can lay hundreds of eggs in the house which are resistant to virtually all…
We are pleased to announce that we can now provide non surgical Laser therapy for your pets from our Ealing surgery, using a state of the art Class 4 laser. These are widely used in human medicine and can now be used to benefit your dog or cat. This can be particularly useful in…
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Pet Healthcare club. This is an easy way to budget for your pet’s essential health care needs. Our new Pet Healthcare Club is a scheme offering essential veterinary care at a reduced price. In return for a monthly fee collected by direct debit,…
Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs. It causes fits (seizures) in affected dogs, which often occur when they are resting. The fits usually last a few minutes only, and dogs may be confused for 5-15 minutes afterwards. If your dog has a seizure lasting more than 5 minutes…
There are many diet foods available for your pet and sometimes the choice can be confusing. If you have a new puppy or kitten, you should if possible try to continue the food that they were fed by the breeder at least for the first few days. If this is not possible, then cooked chicken…
Our Winter Newsletter with information about fleas, heart disease in dogs and cats , rabbit mites, and winter tips can be viewed here Winter newsletter
Many people will know how difficult and stressful it can be sometimes to get your cat into a basket. So is it a good idea to bring your basket out the night before a visit to the vets to “get your cat used to it”. The answer is a definite NO. This will probably…
