Malvern Pet Health
The official magazine of the White House Pet Club Edition #1 - November 2018
Published by White House Vets 156 Newton Road Malvern WR14 1PJ Tel 01684 560940 24hrs
In this edition
A quiet day on reception - so a newsletter?
Index 3
Firework calming music
4
Brexit and your pet
5
Heavy drinking? Pets not you!
6
Alabama Rot - latest news
7
ÂŁ25 off dental treatment
8
You can join the Pet Club at reception
Firework calming music
Music has been shown to have a calming effect on animals and
Classic FM is even broadcasting a special programme to calm animals on Saturday evening 3rd November.
For further firework calming advice see our web page https://www.whitehousevets.com/services/fireworks-advice/
Brexit and pet travel.. The chances are that nothing much will change after the 29th March next year. After all, the current regulations were put in place to protect the UK from Rabies and a type of tape-worm that is common on continental Europe but not here. It might be that a health certificate will be required within ten days of travel that will last for four months. However it is just possible that the EU will require a blood test 30 days or so after the Rabies vaccination, and then a waiting period of three months before travel. We will let you know as soon as we have more information (which might not be till March!).
Drinking heavily?
If your pet has been increasing their drinking it could be an early sign of many conditions such as infections,
kidney problems, diabetes or Cushings disease. If you notice this behaviour bring them in for a checkup preferably with a urine sample. Any concerns please call the surgery
on 01684 560940 for advice.
Alabama Rot breed related? Here we give you the key facts:
First diagnosed in dogs in the UK in 2012. Since then 20-40 cases have been reported annually mainly in the autumn, winter and spring, and often associated with dogs being exercised in woodland.
What breeds are affected? Hounds and gun-dogs are more likely to be diagnosed with this disease. It has been found to be rare in terriers, German Shepherd dogs, and crossbreeds, and it has never been diagnosed in toy dogs. Female dogs and neutered dogs were also found to be more likely to contract the disease, but its too early to draw firm conclusions. What to do?
Wash your pet’s paws after woodland walks and keep an eye out in case your dog suddenly develops skin lesions, in which case call us on 01684 560940. For more information see https:// www.whitehousevets.com/services/alabama-rot/
Winter Offer 2018/19
25% off dental treatment until the end of January 2019* *Show the voucher in your e-newsletter
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