Think you know everything about your furry friend? Let’s bust some common pet myths! 🚫🐾 #vets4pets #vets4petsuk #v4pworcester #vetmed #vetlife #veterinarian
Has your child ever expressed interest in working with animals? 🐾🩺 Becoming a vet is a popular aspiration for children, but the role of vet surgeons involves much more than spending time with cute animals.
Did you know that days at our practice are usually like this? And we didn’t even mention all the behind-the-scenes nursing, maintenance and admin work!
Cushing’s disease is usually diagnosed in middle-aged to older dogs, so these signs are often mistakenly attributed to old age. 🐶
This condition is caused by long-term exposure to excessive amounts of glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoids are naturally produced in the body as part of our pets’ metabolism, and their production can be elevated due to a problem in the pituitary or the adrenal glands. They can also be administered as medication to treat certain conditions (like skin allergies), which is why close monitoring is recommended in these cases.
The good news is Cushing’s disease can often be treated, and disease management can improve not just your dog’s quality of life but also yours, as it can reduce the chances of house soiling or having to treat persistent skin infections.
If you spot these signs in your dog, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with us!
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who go to the doctor for regular check-ups and those who only seek help if something’s wrong. The same is true for cat owners! 🐈
Cats are secretive animals, and they are great at masking signs that they are unwell. But, while this would be considered an advantage in the wild, in our pets, it can be the opposite. ⚠️
There are a range of diseases that we can prevent through regular vet visits, vaccinations and parasite treatments, and plenty of other illnesses that we can treat or manage well if detected at an early stage, such as hyperthyroidism or chronic kidney disease. 🩺
If you postpone these visits because your cat is not a fan of coming in, talk to our team. We’re more than happy to work out with you how we can make everything more pleasant for everyone! 🥰
Travelling abroad with your dog can be an excellent idea, but first you will need to take care of a couple of things:
✈️ If you’re travelling to an EU country, your pet will need a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) and, if required, a tapeworm treatment.
✈️ In case you want to go to a non-EU country or Northern Ireland, you will need to check the exporting requirements of the country or countries you’re planning to travel to.
✈️ Research the best travel companies and make sure you are confident they will treat your dog well and that their needs will be respected.
Want to take your furry friend with you on your next international adventure? We can help! Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you need help with the necessary precautions, requirements and paperwork.
Vets4Pets Worcester is committed to bringing your pet affordable and high quality care.
