โ ๏ธ Grass Seed season is upon us โ ๏ธ
Grass Seeds, also called Awns are a common problem for dogs in the Summer season. They are small and arrow shaped which means they have the potential to cause painful wounds and infections
Last week Clinical Director of Wolverhampton Julie saw Buddy the Cavapoo for exploration of a wound on his paw which was a suspected grass seed. You can see in the video the offending grass seed being removed from his paw
Symptoms of grass seeds vary depending on the location of the grass seed but include -
๐พ Shaking their head, scratching or pawing at the ear
๐พ Chewing or licking at the paws, lameness, redness and swelling of the foot
๐พ Repeated sneezing, nasal discharge, rubbing the face on the ground
๐พ Coughing, struggling to eat and swallow
๐พ Redness, discharge or swelling around the eye
Remember to check your dog thoroughly once you are back from a walk especially if you have been walking in long grass
If you have any concerns please contact us immediately -
๐ Wolverhampton - 01902 424725
๐ Kingswinford - 01384 295949
๐ Shifnal - 01952 460781
๐ Here is Vet Charlotte vaccinating her 3month old kitten Ellie a few days ago
As you can see Ellie was distracted by some treats and didnโt even notice the injection ๐
Vaccinating your cat is vital in keeping your cat happy and healthy. Other reasons to vaccinate your cat include -
๐ Protects them against deadly diseases
๐ Helps to prevent the spread of certain diseases among other felines
๐ Protects vulnerable cats from becoming seriously ill
๐ Most insurance company's require up to date vaccinations in order for your insurance to be valid
๐ Most catteryโs will require vaccinations to be up to date to keep your cat whilst you are on holiday
Kittens can be vaccinated from around 9 weeks of age. They require a primary course of two vaccinations which are given 3 - 4 weeks apart and then yearly boosters thereafter
Both indoor and outdoor cats need to be vaccinated against -
๐ Cat Flu [Feline herpes virus (FHV) and Feline Calicivirus (FCV)]
๐ Feline infectious enteritis (FIE)
๐ Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV)
Vaccinations are included in our Pet Health Plan (PHP), where you pay a monthly fee to cover the cost of your pets preventative health treatment
๐ง Dogs, like humans need mental stimulation to support their overall health
Dogs of all breeds, ages and energy levels require mental stimulation for their wellbeing
Reasons why mental stimulation for your dog is crucial include -
๐ง Increases good behaviour
๐ง Keeps them sharp
๐ง Prevents premature aging
A lack of mental stimulation could lead to unwanted behaviours including excessive barking, pacing, chewing and scratching / digging at things they shouldnโt
Did you know that 5 minutes of mental stimulation is the equivalent to 10 minutes of physical exercise ๐ง ๐ฆฎ
๐น Here we have Veterinary Nurse Stacey and one of her dogs Josh practicing his agility at home (Also see comments for Anvil and her owner Nursing Director Lisa at one of her agility classes)
Let us know what you do to engage your dogs brain โฌ๏ธ