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Allergies in Dogs: Download document

Antibiotic resistance is a very real threat to both human and animal health globally. As vets, we have a responsibility to use antibiotics responsibly, which means we don’t prescribe them unless absolutely essential. Even then, ideally we should identify which type of bacteria is present before we give your pet antibiotics. Here’s why: https://www.vetspecialists.co.uk/fact-sheets-post/antibiotics-resistance-fact-sheet/

Breeds such as Frenchies, Pugs, Bulldogs etc are all super cute to look at, and snore adorably on your bed. But that snoring is actually a sign that they can’t breathe properly. Some dogs manage, but many don’t. There are many environmental adaptations that you can make such as never walking them in warm weather, but ultimately surgical correction is the only lasting cure. https://www.vetspecialists.co.uk/fact-sheets-post/brachycephalic-upper-airway-obstruction-syndrome-fact-sheet/

Most of our pets will suffer from dental disease as they get older and this can be far more serious than smelly breath…

Oral problems are painful: https://www.fecava.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FECAVA_Factsheets_Submission_ItReallyHurts_01-2022_ENG_A3_2.pdf

Top 10 Oral problems in Dogs and Cats: https://www.fecava.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FECAVA_Factsheets_Submission_Top10oralPathologies_01-2022_ENG_A3_2.pdf

Importance of Oral health: https://www.fecava.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FECAVA_Factsheets_Submission_OralHealth_01-2022_ENG_A3_2.pdf

Displaced Canine Teeth: If your puppy has displaced canine teeth they can cause permanent damage to gums and palate if left uncorrected. If diagnosed early we can often correct this through ball therapy.

There are a lot of options these days for feeding your pet, and it can be hard to work out what to feed. This site provides some basic information on the various types of diet available including raw, vegetarian/vegan, grain free etc, as well as some useful resources for feeding pets on a budget, and how to tackle pet obesity. https://www.ukpetfood.org/information-centre/factsheets.html.

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Pet Insurance: Download document

It’s sometimes hard to tell if our pets are in pain, or if their chronic pain such as arthritis is worsening. Here are two Pain Assessment Charts that can help you keep track of this:

Cats Pain Assessment Chart: https://metacam.co.uk/sites/default/files/2024-04/Feline-grimace-scale-interactive-digital.pdf

Dogs Pain Assessment Chart: https://www.zoetispets.com/uk-en/dog/arthritis/quiz/
or https://metacam.co.uk/sites/default/files/2024-02/METACAM_Canine_Acute_Pain_Scale.pdf

This is a link to a really good site for understanding arthritis and how you can manage it, especially home modifications https://caninearthritis.co.uk/#!

Animal Poison Line - lots of practical and reliable information on harmful substances for pets https://www.animalpoisonline.co.uk/marketing-materials/