Medivet Parsons Green (Molly & Max) is a veterinary practice in Parsons Green, Fulham in London. We
Please come and meet our friendly staff who are all animal lovers! We have award winning premises and practice to the highest standards. We also provide excellent customer service, and take the time to listen to your concerns. We keep up to date through continuing professional development and membership of professional bodies.
29/05/2024
Pets can develop skin allergies at any age, so it's important to make sure you know the signs and symptoms. Dogs may start scratching excessively, whereas cats may start licking their belly, back, or behind their legs more than usual.
The most common skin allergy is called atopic dermatitis, and although it's a lifelong condition, it can be controlled and managed, meaning your pet can lead a normal and healthy life. Treatments may include medication, supplements, or even newer monoclonal antibody treatments.
Dogs can pick up kennel cough multiple times throughout their lives, but in most cases, they can recover in a few weeks.
During this time, you should encourage your dog to rest and avoid collar and lead activity as it could put more strain on their respiratory system. You should talk to your vet if your dog’s cough persists, or if you notice any changes in behaviour such as a reduced appetite or less energy.
Our article on kennel cough explains more about the infection, what to look out for, and how to treat it. Read more here: https://bit.ly/44CKnV0
08/05/2024
Is your rabbit protected against Myxomatosis? This highly infectious viral disease has a very high mortality rate and can leave your rabbit prone to other infections.
The best way to protect your rabbit is to vaccinate them, especially as there is no cure if your rabbit becomes infected. There's also ways to reduce the risk of your rabbit catching the virus.
You can read more about them, and Myxomatosis, in our advice article here: https://bit.ly/4blrPLu
07/05/2024
Whether the sun is out or hiding in the clouds, your pets will want to be out in the garden this spring. Did you know there may be some hidden dangers in your garden that can injure or poison your pet?
Pets can develop allergies to certain plants, pollen, and insects. If you notice any hay-fever like symptoms, such as itchy, watery eyes or sneezing, contact your vet for advice. They can help you identify the causes and ease your pet’s symptoms.
Can you feed your rabbit cauliflower, courgette, or brussel sprouts? The answer is yes, but only in small amounts. Vegetables should account for around 15% of their diet.
We’ve put together an essential guide to caring for your pet rabbit that will help you make sure your rabbit stays happy and healthy. It includes information about their diet, the vaccinations they need, what environment they should be kept in, and how to manage their behaviour.
Learn more about your rabbit and what they need in our essential rabbit care guide here: https://bit.ly/44fPM4a
17/04/2024
Training your dog and teaching them commands can be really rewarding. If you're wanting your dog to learn some simple commands, we've put some tips together to help.
All dogs learn at a different rate so be patient, be consistent in your approach, avoid distractions, reward them with praise and occasional treats, and always have fun while you're doing it.
Making sure your rabbit has the right diet will not only keep them healthy and full of the nutrients they need, but can also improve their dental health and regulate their digestive system.
Hay and grass should make up around 80% of your rabbit's diet, this can be fresh or dried grass, but they should have unlimited access to it. They can have a small amount of vegetables each day, around 15% of their diet. Rabbit-safe vegetables include broccoli, carrots, courgette and green beans.
We've put together our top tips and advice to help keep your pet safe this Easter weekend.
It's important to keep your pets away from Easter treats, especially chocolate as this is highly toxic. Make sure you always call your vet immediately for advice if you suspect your pet has eaten chocolate.
Today is the first day of spring 🌼 so if you've started planning your spring clean, it's important to know how to keep this pet-friendly.
Always keep your household cleaning products securely stored away, clean up all spills immediately, and allow cleaned surfaces to completely dry before letting your pet walk on them.
To find out about the common toxic cleaners to watch out for read here: https://bit.ly/3xaHJJu
13/03/2024
Regular vaccinations are essential for keeping your dog protected from potentially fatal diseases such as parvovirus, canine hepatitis and kennel cough. Certain diseases require booster vaccinations every year.
Fleas can be very uncomfortable for your pet, so it's important to check your cat all year round so you can catch any fleas early, as if they're left untreated they could lead to more serious illnesses. The first signs may be red inflamed skin, regular scratching or biting of the skin.
Speak to your vet for the best treatment option for your cat, and read here for more advice: https://bit.ly/48ti3Fb
26/02/2024
Rabbit's body language is subtle, and therefore it can be harder to figure out how they're feeling. There's a few common behaviours that might notice in your pet rabbit. These include chinning; your rabbit will rub things with the underside of their chin to mark their scent, nudging; they may nudge you to get your attention, and fur pulling; this could be a sign of boredom or pain.
To find out more about the common behaviours in rabbits and their body language, read our advice here: https://bit.ly/3SUqGTb
15/02/2024
Dental disease can seriously impact your dogs overall health, so keeping a good dental routine is really important to help prevent this.
Regular brushing of their teeth, a low-sugar diet and attending regular dental check-ups are the best way to prevent dental disease.
Read here to find out the five ways dental disease can affect your dog's health: https://bit.ly/3UJuXvy
29/01/2024
Puppy socialisation is one of the most important things you can do, these early experiences will help them grow into a calm, confident and loving companion. 🐶
You can start socialising your puppy as soon as you pick them up, this could be something simple like getting them used to being picked up.
Throughout the month we'll be sharing our advice on caring for your senior pets, highlighting some of the common health issues that they might start to experience as they get older.
With Halloween approaching next week we've put together some tips to help you keep your pet safe. Always keep sweets and treats out of paws' reach, and don't let your pets near pumpkins with lit candles inside. Swap out the real candles for battery operated ones to minimise the risk. 🎃
If your pet gets nervous around unfamiliar visitors, maybe try to leave the treats outside for trick or treaters to help themselves or create a cosy space away from your front door for your pet to relax in.
Fireworks season is approaching fast and we know this can be a stressful and anxious time for your pets, so we're sharing our top tips to help prepare.
If you take your dog for a walk later at night, try to change your routine slightly and go earlier to avoid being outside when fireworks start. Provide plenty of hiding spaces, and keep curtains, windows and blinds closed.
If you want to find out more tips about how to make the fireworks season comfortable for your pet read here: https://bit.ly/48U3DPI
14/10/2023
Oral disease is one of the largest health problems in dogs, so prevention from an early age is key. Brushing their teeth daily is the most effective way to ensure they're clean, and taking them for regular dental check ups. 🦷
Fleas are extremely irritating for your pet, and can also cause other health issues. Regular flea prevention is an essential part of your dog, cat or rabbits care routine. Your vet will be able to give you advice on the best flea treatment for your pet.
Keeping their environment clean and regularly washing bedding and toys is another simple way to help prevent fleas.
Kennel cough is a highly infectious disease in dogs, which can be spread by just touching noses or sharing a water bowl with an infected dog. The main symptom is the cough, however they may also be a bit sneezy or have a runny nose.
Your dog will most likely recover from kennel cough in a few weeks, but you should talk to your vet if they develop a high temperature or reduced appetite.
Is your dog neutered? There's multiple health reasons why neutering can be a good idea for both male and female dogs, including reducing the risk of cancer.
If you're thinking about getting your dog spayed or neutered, speak to your vet for advice.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs in up to 10% of dogs so making sure you're aware of the signs to look out for and how it can be treated is really important. Having regular blood pressure checks can help to identify any issues as early as possible.
Cat breeds come in lots of different shapes and sizes in the UK, but the domestic short hair is by far the most popular in the UK. 🐱
Read here to find out the five most popular cat breeds in the UK, is your cat's breed on the list? https://bit.ly/3EM8vZj
16/09/2023
It's important that your cat has regular health checks at all stages of their life, but even more so as they get older. Arthritis, diabetes and hyperthyroidism are conditions that become more common as cats get older, so it's good to know the signs and symptoms to look out for.
Your cat's first birthday is an important one, and there's a few key things you'll need to consider, such as getting their booster vaccinations and altering their diet as their nutritional needs will be changing. 😺
To find out more about how to prepare for your cat turning one, read here: https://bit.ly/3Pis14v
06/09/2023
Is your dog's first birthday coming up? We've put together some of the keys things to think about when your dog is turning one. Their booster vaccinations could be coming up, and their nutritional needs are changing.
And why not treat your pet to a gift, a toy, new bed or a shiny new bowl 🎁
For more information on what to consider when your dog is turning one read here: https://bit.ly/3Ppve3z
30/08/2023
Just like dogs and cats, it's important to keep your rabbits vaccinations up to date to help protect them from diseases, even if you have a house rabbit. Myxomatosis is one of the diseases preventable by vaccinations, which is highly infectious.
To find out more about which vaccinations your rabbit needs, speak to your vet.
Our pets are a lot more sensitive to heat than us, so it's important to make sure we take the right precautions to help prevent heatstroke on those warmer days.
Keeping your pet well groomed, making sure they always have access to fresh water and avoiding walking your dog during the hottest times of the day, are the best ways to help prevent heatstroke.
We're starting to see more of the summer weather this week, so it's even more important to make sure your pet is always hydrated. Make sure you have plenty of water bowls filled up throughout the house and garden in warmer weather.
If your pet is dehydrated some of the symptoms they might show include loss of energy, vomiting, excessive panting and loss of appetite.
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Molly and Max stand out for the level of care and attention that we lavish on our patients. Each and every pet under our care is provided with both love and highly individualised and attentive medical care. We treat each of our patients as though they are our own pets. Our diligent and highly skilled vets will spend the time that is required to give your pet a full examination each and every visit, spend the time needed to make sure every question is answered, and explain in full your options and treatment plans. That attention to detail flows through to our nurses and support staff too, and each one has been selected for their commitment to the level of care that we expect.
We opened in brand new premises designed over 2 years in January 2010 with 4 staff, 2 vets and 2 nurses. Since then we have grown year on year and now have a staff of 11. Molly and Max was named for our patients, being two of the most popular dog and cat names in the UK. In the year after we opened, we were finalists in the practice design awards in the UK, recognising that attention to detail.
The founder and owner of the practice, Ella Massy-Greene, has lived in Fulham for 16 years, with children in school and nursery in the local area. We very much pride ourselves on being part of the community here and celebrate the diversity of our clientele who, like our community, come from all over the world.
We are full service general practice, offering everything from pet passports and vaccinations to surgery, dentistry, x-rays and ultrasound and have a well equipped lab in the practice and access to outside labs for further expertise. We are particularly cat friendly, with a separate space for cats to wait, separate cat consulting room and ward and cats are often very much more relaxed with us than they might be elsewhere. Being in Fulham, we see (and love) a lot of dogs and have plenty of space for even the largest of our canine companions.
Please come and see our beautiful practice and meet our friendly and knowledgeable staff, and see what we can offer you and your furry companions.
