On the 10th October our vet, Jonathan Nurse, was joined by a behavioural expert who was there to answer any behaviour questions that cropped up. Not everyone is able to make our Ask the Vet sessions so we thought we would add several of them to a blog post so if you missed it you can take a look at some of the things that were asked. This is only a selection of some of the questions that were asked. If you this is useful and a good idea we will create a couple of these each month. Let us know on our Facebook page by clicking HERE
A lot of people are asking us about cases of parvo in this area and what they can do to try to prevent their pet getting it. Vaccination and antibody titre testing are ways to try to reduce the risk. Please read below to find out more about this….
Read more: Canine Parvovirus - Vaccination vs antibody testing
Is your pet a Usain Bolt , muscular fit and active or is it Mr Blobby in a fur coat? Chances are it’s somewhere between the two. Not many of us can expect to run a sub 10 second 100 metres, but we should be able to run it without collapsing halfway for a rest and half a bottle of oxygen. Our pets are the same and whilst not every dog is going to catch the rabbit or win the 4th race at Romford Dogs, they should at least be able to run faster than the average person and get a ball back to you before you get bored waiting for them.
Lola Newton – a good news story of a pup we treated in September 2013 with Parvovirus.
CPV came to the fore during the 1970s with an epidemic that killed thousands of dogs. More recently CPV has generally been kept to isolated pockets due to vaccination and better knowledge of the virus. CPV is highly contagious and can spread quickly between dogs if steps are not taken to reduce the risks.
Greyhounds bring back memories of watching World of Sport with Dickie Davies on a Saturday afternoon during the 70’s and 80’s. We would watch the wrestling, the darts and the dog races. Many people only think of greyhounds when it comes to racing but these dogs do make greats pets.
As of today, Monday 12th August, we have 3002 likes on our Facebook page. This means 3002 people have joined the Cherrydown Vets online community. When we first decided to set up the page we didn’t expect it to be as popular as it is. We thought we would share a few pictures and general information about our clinic and that’s it. However, over time, it has grown into something more
Did you know…these dogs were originally called Cocking Spaniels and they gained their name from flushing out Woodcocks for hunters? Due to their small size they were ideal for chasing ground dwelling birds out of bushes and hedgerows.
Many dog owners do not realise that dental disease, particularly gum disease, is common in their pets. Surveys show that after the age of three years, about seven out of ten pets have some kind of dental disorder. If there is a problem and it is left untreated it could cause irreversible damage to teeth, gums and jawbone. Dog owners should have a dental routine in place for their dog to help towards a happy and healthy life. We will list a few hints and tips on keeping your dog’s mouth in good order
Unless you live in Liverpool or John O'Groats, you may have noticed Summer has finally arrived, and with vengeance. Record temperatures over the weekend look set to continue, and it poses a real threat to your pet's health. With that in mind here are some tips from Jonathan on keeping your pet cool in the sweltering heat.
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