Vets Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Vets Gateshead – New Patient Offers
Vets Gateshead New Puppy & Kitten Offers. At Dragon Vets, your pets are our priority, each individual pet cares for in the same way we would our own pets.
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Advice on buying a new puppy or dog
Important things you should consider before buying a puppy or dog
Before you buy a new puppy or dog, you need to ensure you are ready for one and the lifelong commitment that comes with being a dog owner.
Dog ownership is a big decision, however it can also be very rewarding. As the owner of a dog it can help offer you a healthier lifestyle, companionship, the chance to make new friends whilst walking your dog. To ensure you can enjoy all these benefits, you need to ask yourself the following questions before making that commitment.
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Treating Your Dog This Christmas
Christmas foods you certainly should avoid giving to dogs
Christmas is a time for celebration for all the family including our dogs. During this the festive season we often introduce exciting have foods into our households that we don’t normally have. Some of these foods can be potentially harmful to our dogs, therefore we have put together a list of a few things to be aware of.
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Pet Obesity – Weight Loss for dogs and cats
Pet obesity can lead to serious health risks for both cats and dogs
Obesity is the term used to describe the proportion of excess fat stored by the body. A dog or cat is classified as overweight when they exceed their ideal weight by 10% and are classified as obese when they exceed their ideal weight by 20%. With an estimated 39-59% of cats and dogs in the UK identified as obese, pet obesity is now the most common medical disorder seen today within the veterinary practice – and yet is completely preventable!
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The importance of Spaying your cats and dogs
Putting off spaying your cat or dog?
Many pet owners put off spaying their cat or dog. This can be due to them fearing it will be painful for their pet or potentially thinking of breeding. However, many owners are not aware of the actual benefits that come with spaying their pet.
DetailsWSAVA Launches Updated Dog Vaccinations Guidelines
Dog Vaccinations Guidelines 2015 by the WSAVA
In a recent publication by the WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) new guidelines have been released on the recommendation for Dog Vaccinations
In this recent publication it is recommending that puppies should be vaccinated much more frequently with core vaccines until they are a year old. The recommendation for booster vaccinations for core infections (see later) is every 3 years or more if the primary puppy course has been completed.
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Kennel cough has your dog had its vaccinations?
Boarding kennels, dog shows and training classes, generally require dogs to be vaccinated against Kennel Cough. Kennel cough is a disease which affects dogs, it can be caused by several pathogens including viruses and one particular bacterium – Bordetella bronchiseptica. The disease affects dog’s respiratory system, symptoms include a dry, hacking cough which can cause retching. It’s not…
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Dog Ticks : The Importance Of Protecting Your Pet
Dog ticks – what are they? Dog ticks are small parasites which bite throughout the skin and suck on the blood from your pet. These parasites are a few millimetres in size prior to them feeding from your animal, and they enlarge as they feed. After a few days they will drop off. The tick…
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Protecting Your Pet From Parasites
Pet parasites come in many forms such as fleas, mites and ticks There are several skin parasites that can affect your pets. in this article we look into some of the most common ones. Dog and cat fleas Dog and cat fleas feed on the blood of our pets, clinging to fur and biting into…
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Pet Travel, Taking Your Dog or Cat Abroad
Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) taking your pets abroad.
The Pet Travel Scheme has been designed to allow easier travel abroad by owners with pets. Whilst maintaining adequate protection against rabies transmission and some other diseases.
Vets Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Dragon Vets Sunderland – New Patient Offers
Vets Sunderland – new patent offers
Your pets are our priority at Dragon Vets, we care for each individual pet the same way we would our own.
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Senior Health Clinics Cats & Dogs
Senior Health Clinics At Our Veterinary Centre Senior health clinics at our veterinary centre in Washington, Tyne & Wear. When dogs reach 8 and cats 10 years of age they are considered to be “seniors”. Many dogs and cats can live for many years after this age. However, just like humans as they get older…
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