Aceso Vet

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28/08/2024

Older pets are amazing company! There are many advantages to adopting an older dog 🐶 or cat 🐈 such as:
🐾 What you see is what you get, so no surprise growth spurts or significant body changes:
🐾 They are house-trained, usually love taking it easy, and their personality is already fully developed;
🐾 As they are less likely to be adopted, you’d be helping a pet in need and getting a fantastic buddy!

27/08/2024

Not every cat can be the height of poise or athleticism. 🐈

If your feline friend isn’t going to win any agility prizes any time soon, we want to hear from you! 👋 Show us your goofy cats!

26/08/2024

Today is International Dog Day! While we think every day is a great day for dogs, we love any excuse to do something special for our furry friends. 🐶

Here are some ideas on how to spoil your best friend:

🐕 Bake them some dog-friendly treats

🐕 Make them a new toy

🐕 Take them for a walk on a different route

🐕 Find exciting new games to play with them

How will you be pampering your dog on this amazing day? Tell us everything in the comments below! 👇

25/08/2024

Did you know boarding kennels and doggy daycares have kennel cough vaccine requirements for their guests? 🏨 🐶

Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes a persistent hacking cough in dogs, often sounding as if there's something stuck in their throat. While it’s not usually a deadly disease, young puppies, sick dogs and golden oldies might have a severe form of kennel cough, which is why it’s essential to try and prevent outbreaks in places with lots of dogs in close contact.

To ensure you have a relaxed holiday right from day one, don’t forget to make sure your furry friend has their kennel cough vaccine all ready to go.

If you'd like to know more about kennel cough vaccination and to make sure your dog is protected, don't hesitate to give us a call!

24/08/2024

Elbow dysplasia occurs when the elbow develops abnormally, meaning that the three bones that make up the elbow joint do not quite fit together as they should. Over time, the irregular movement of this joint will lead to osteoarthritis.

It is especially common in large breed dogs, and most dogs start showing signs while they’re still growing, such as:
👉 Limping or stiffness, which can be worse after exercise
👉 Reluctance to walk or play
👉 In severe cases, your dog can develop a swollen elbow

If you spot these signs in your dog, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

Our highly experienced team of orthopaedic vet surgeons will be able to make a proper diagnosis and develop a treatment plan tailored to your dog that might include medication and/or surgery.

Head over to our website for more information 🔗 https://www.acesovetclinic.co.uk/joint-surgery

23/08/2024

Ticks are not just a skin problem! They can transmit diseases like Lyme Disease, not just to our beloved pets, but also to people.

The best way to avoid bothersome ticks is to keep your furry friend’s parasite control up to date, especially during the hotter months, and if you like going out to parks or other places with tall grasses, don’t forget to check for ticks!

22/08/2024

Earaches aren’t just bothersome,

👉 If your pet has recurrent ear problems (also called otitis), this usually means there’s a larger problem causing it!

Owners of dogs with large, floppy ears will know that these pets are prone to getting infections or excessive inflammation, but cats can also suffer from persistent ear problems, especially due to mites, fungi or allergic disease. Whatever the cause, it’s sure to mean an uncomfortable time for your pet!

It’s important to understand why your pet is suffering from recurrent otitis. Not only are they painful, regardless of cause, but infections can migrate further into the ear, and damage their hearing or even affect neurological functions, like balance or head movement.

If you’re concerned about your pet’s ear and hearing health, we are here for you! Contact us today 🩺

21/08/2024

Just like soccer players can suffer from a cruciate ligament rupture, dogs can be at risk of this injury too. While in humans this rupture is most often caused by a sporting injury, in dogs, the ligament can suddenly rupture in an athletic dog playing roughly or it can degenerate slowly over time, which can lead to a partial or complete rupture that can affect one or both knees.

If this happens, you might notice your dog starts limping and has a stiff walk.

Cruciate ligament rupture is a serious knee injury that has a great impact on your dog’s daily life. Thankfully, here at Aceso Veterinary Clinic, we can perform an advanced surgical technique called a TPLO (Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy) that can help your dog regain their quality of life. 🐕

Head over to our website for more information on this procedure 🔗 https://www.acesovetclinic.co.uk/cranial-cruciate-surgery

20/08/2024

Life has a way of providing us with so many lessons, and a lot of them are learned through the ones we love the most.

Pets are no exception, and they are full of important lessons for us 💖 What have you learned from them? We’ll go first… our pets have taught us the meaning of unconditional love, and we can’t thank them enough!

19/08/2024

Have you spotted or suspect that your pet ate something that might be dangerous? Don’t delay!

Give us a call immediately and we can help you evaluate the situation and decide if you need to bring them in 🐕🐈🐇

17/08/2024

Do you know what is the most diagnosed cat disease in the UK? Gum disease! Also called periodontal disease, it represents a whopping 15% of problems diagnosed annually and it is likely that your cat might be suffering or will suffer from it.

It’s important to keep a keen eye on your pet’s gums and if you notice redness, bleeding or difficulties eating, book an appointment with us!

15/08/2024

Travelling abroad with your pets is great and an increasing number of pet owners are doing it, but we urge you to not forget some exotic diseases you might bump into. 🧳🐾

Leishmaniasis is a parasite disease that can affect our pets and often shows up in the Mediterranean, an amazing vacation spot for pet owners who love the lush countryside and the summer sun. It is transmitted by the bite of a sandfly, and it causes a tough to manage and almost impossible to cure disease.

While the vaccine might be recommended if you’re spending a lot of time abroad, another way to protect your pets is by applying insect repellents (for instance, regular spot-on treatments) and avoiding places with a lot of sandfly activity.

Want to know more about this or any other issues your pet might have while on vacation? Talk to us today!

12/08/2024

Did you know our team is constantly learning new skills and seeking further training? 🤔

We are committed to giving you and your pets the best care possible, which means we strive to continuously improve our knowledge and we allocate plenty of hours per year in training sessions, seminars, congresses and other amazing learning opportunities!

11/08/2024

We know that every snapshot of our furry friends deserves at least three Oscars and a Pulitzer. And that’s just for starters! (The rest of the awards can come later 🏆)

However, some of them are really outstanding and go into that special gallery of spectacular pet photos.

Give us those pics you think are definitely award-winning material 🤳 👇

09/08/2024

Did you know that foster parents can be absolutely instrumental in ensuring a dog in need finds a loving forever home? 🐶

Providing a welcoming shelter and positive contact with people can make all the difference, so we want to thank every single foster parent out there: You were there when they needed you! 🥰

08/08/2024

This International Cat Day, let’s learn a bit more about the amazing feline friends that light up our days with their cute antics, their charming chattiness and their boundless curiosity!

Here are some fun facts:

🐱 Cats have a top speed of up to 30mph

🐱 Their sense of smell is about 14 times better than ours

🐱 Slow blinking at you is a feline way of saying “hi”

🐱 They sleep about 18 hours per day

What else did we miss? Share your cool cat facts with us in the comments! 🐈 👇