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Dog Poisoned by the Diffuser

Saturday night I got home late and my dog didn’t recognize me. Being a nanny I thought I woke him up and he was having a night terror. Sunday, he was still acting weird. I realized that I had been running my new diffuser and decided to turn it off. Sunday afternoon, he was feeling better.

Today at work, my dog sitter said that he wouldn’t come out from under the bed. It was very odd as he is a happy dog.

I came from work early and again, he was very confused about who I was.

So I took him to emergency vet.

It turns out that the tea tree oil I was using in the diffuser is toxic for dogs. Thankfully the test showed that his liver was ok but we weren’t out of the woods yet. He was given fluids under his skin to get the toxins out.

The vet and the poison control are saying that they see these cases often now that the popularity of essential oil is growing.

Please make sure that the essential oils you are burning are not toxic for your pets.

Here is a list of essential oils not to use if you have a dog at home

Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
Birch (Betula)
Bitter Almond (Prunus dulcis)
Boldo (Peumus boldus)
Calamus (Acorus calamus)
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
Cassia (Cassia fistula)
Chenopodium (Chenopodium album)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale)
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)
Hyssop (Hyssopus sp. with the exception of Decumbens)
Juniper (Juniperus sp. with the exception of Juniper Berry)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mustard (Brassica juncea)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
Red or White Thyme
Rue (Ruta graveolens)
Santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus)
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Savory (Satureja)
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Terebinth (Pistacia palaestina)
Thuja (Thuja occidentalis)
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

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LONDON VETERINARY SURGERIES

We understand that when pets get sick it can be financially daunting to afford care straight away, which is why we offer a 0% finance plan which can help cover the costs of treatment when money is a worry. 🐱🐶

Watch Dane our clinical director explain the benefits of the finance option, which is a way to spread the cost of unexpected petcare costs like:

✅ Dental procedures
✅ Orthopaedic surgeries
✅ Keyhole surgeries
✅ Diagnostics – X-rays, heart scanning

Please click the link below to find out more, because caring for your pet can’t wait, but payment can.💚💚

0% Finance

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⚠️⚠️⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Tonight someone has used the practice to fraudulently take money from an owner who is missing their pet cat. They have called the owner and claimed to be someone working at the practice, claiming the missing cat has been handed in as a stray. They have then asked for money over the phone to discharge their missing cat back to them before booking an appointment for the cat to be picked up from the practice.

A lot of money was unfortunately taken from the owners bank account and the cat was unfortunately not in our care so the cat has not been returned and is still missing.

Please note, we would never ask for payment over the phone to return a found pet. We do not charge to return missing pets to their owners.

Please do not fall for this scam. If you receive a call along these lines please hang up and call the practice directly.

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Retractable Leads: Are they right for your dog?

Retractable leads can seem like a good idea as they allow dogs who may not be allowed off lead to experience some freedom.

However, there are a number of considerations that need to be taken into account when using retractable leads and they certainly aren’t appropriate for every dog.

When over one thousand veterinary professionals were polled a whopping 92% had experienced issues with retractable leads.

These issues ranged from:

▪️Burns to people from the lead
▪️Failure of locking mechanism, especially with large dogs
▪️Tangling humans and other animals in the lead
▪️Trip hazard to cyclists and pedestrians causing injuries
▪️Dogs being out of control due to length of extension
▪️Being allowed to walk around the veterinary practice waiting room and approaching other sick or scared animals inappropriately
▪️Sadly many people reported to have attended road traffic accidents where dogs had run in front of cars, buses and trucks as the locking system was too loose, failed or the dogs weren’t adequately controlled.

Sadly many of these pets lost their lives despite the intensive care of the veterinary team who attended them.

So… Are they right for your dog?

This is a hard question to answer because circumstances are very individual. Given then number of issues seen it would suggest that many owners are making the decision to use a retractable lead when in fact they are not appropriate to their dog, reason for use or lifestyle.

Retractable leads should be used with extreme caution near:

❌Roads
❌Others dogs
❌Busy public places
❌Indoors

And their use may not be sensible to use with:

❓Large dogs
❓Strong dogs that pull
❓Boisterous dogs
❓Reactive dogs that could lunge
❓Dogs on a loose retractable that could trip or tangle someone

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A dog imported from Morocco had recently tested positive for rabies – if this doesn’t shock you, it should.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are 59,000 human deaths annually.

According to Public Health England (PHE), human rabies is extremely rare in the UK, in fact, the last case of classical rabies acquired in this country was in 1902. The UK has been rabies-free since the beginning of the 20th century, except for a rabies-like virus in a small number of wild bats.

But it’s getting closer, and with the number of foreign imports exploding, including the number of illegally smuggled animals, we are now putting ourselves at great risk of zoonotic diseases including brucellosis and rabies. Since 1946, 25 rabies cases have been reported in the United Kingdom, all imported.

These dogs arrive directly to your house, it seems so convenient, so easy. But you may be putting your family at risk. Please stop and think.

Rabies is a fatal condition but it is preventable by vaccination, most of the UK population will NOT be vaccinated for rabies.

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http://outbreaknewstoday.com/united-kingdom-last-case-of-classical-human-rabies-was-in-1902-1902/

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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rabies/#:~:text=Rabies%20in%20the%20UK,bats%20are%20most%20at%20risk.

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Huge spike in unregulated dog fertility clinics fuelling an ‘animal welfare disaster’, vets warn

FARNHAM VETERINARY GROUP

We just love a happy ending, after almost 2 and a half years we have reunited this gorgeous girl with her Mum and Dad. She was stolen from their garden at 9 months old and found today, luckily she was microchipped so reuniting was made so easy.

Just goes to show the Importance of MICROCHIPPING.

Lots of cuddles for this little one tonight. ??

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3 Weird Mistakes That Could Cause Joint Issues In Your Dog

 

⚠️We are commonly called about animals who have been intentionally given ibuprofen by their owners who are completely unaware of the dangers it may pose – we hope this post highlights those risks⚠️

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is commonly used in people for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with aches and pains, headache, cramps and for the relief of mild fever.

Dogs are particularly sensitive to the effects of ibuprofen, although other animals can be just as affected too. Ibuprofen can affect the gastrointestinal tract and the kidneys and can cause neurological signs and liver damage too dependent on the dose. The clinical signs of ibuprofen poisoning can include:

❗Vomiting (may be bloody)
❗Diarrhoea (may be bloody)
❗Black, tarry stools
❗Abdominal pain
❗Lethargy
❗Weakness
❗Tremors
❗Seizures

?If you suspect your pet has been exposed to ibuprofen, call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 for advice. Please ensure you have an up to date weight for your pet. Veterinary professionals can call VPIS on 0207 305 5055.

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WHAT TO DO YOUR DOG HAS BEEN STUNG BY A BEE OR WASP

SIGNS OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION WHEN YOUR DOG IS STUNG BY A BEE OR WASP

• Vomiting
• Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing
• Weakness or collapsing
• Pale gums
• Diarrhoea
• Excessive swelling around the sting and spreading away from it

If your dog is displaying any of these signs, you should contact your vet immediately and make arrangements to take your dog in for emergency treatment.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DOG HAS BEEN STUNG

Quickly remove the sting using a credit card or something similar to scrape it out. Be careful to scrape from below the venom sac and don’t squeeze or pull the sting out as this can release more venom and prolong the irritation.

Once you’ve done this, run a clean tea towel or cloth under the cold tap and hold it against where your dog was stung to reduce the swelling. Ice is good to quickly soothe the site of the sting but be careful not to shock your dog with the sudden temperature change and sensation.

Your dog is likely to be agitated and irritated by the sting, so as much as possible try to calm them down and keep them cool. It’s important that you try to remain calm too.

Keep an eye out for any signs of an allergic reaction that might develop within the first few hours.

Some people recommend over the counter antihistamines when your dog has been stung, but certain ingredients in different brands can be fatal to animals. If you choose to do this, you should always check with your vet to make sure you are giving the right drug, and in the right quantity for your dog’s size and weight.

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If you are a client of one of the local vet practices signed up to our Out-of-Hours pet emergency care service, or the RVC’s veterinary practice in Camden, you will automatically be redirected when you call their number.

The service operates 7:00pm-8:30am weeknights, weekends and all bank-holidays.

What you can expect

Participating veterinary practices have arranged for the QMHA to provide a pet emergency service on their behalf. This might be during your practice’s normal working hours, or it might be at night, weekends or at any other time when your usual practice is closed.

In an emergency, call us on 01707 666399. Your call will be taken by one of the Out-of-Hours Emergency Care team, who will take your details and advise you on what to do next. You will be given an indication of the relevant consultation fees.

We will triage your pet as soon as possible after arrival

• Pets are seen and treated by a qualified vet, usually assisted by a final-year veterinary student
• Animals that require the most urgent and immediate treatment will be seen as a priority
• In most cases, our primary care team will be able to treat your pet and provide all the veterinary care required
• We will contact your usual vet with an update of your pet’s progress as soon as possible during normal opening hours
• If your pet is critically ill, or requires immediate specialist attention, with your consent they will be transferred to our ECC Service or one of our other specialities.

Upon arrival

Important – Clients who have symptoms of COVID-19 (Fever, persistent cough, loss of taste/sense of smell) must NOT come onto site. Please ensure that you always wear a face covering on site and inside our buildings.

Please enter via security who will direct you to the hospital, please park in the carpark directly outside. Check in with the reception team or if after midnight please use the handset located in entry way to inform us you’ve arrived. Your pet will then be triaged by a vet/vet nurse/final year vet student to assess their condition and take them into the hospital for stabilisation if required. You should have received a link via SMS or email to complete our admission forms, please complete these and return promptly. If you have not received this or do not have a mobile, please alert a member of the team who can provide a paper copy.

For life-threatening cases or patients requiring a trolley please use the Emergency Drop Off point, and alert reception. (You can also inform our Security Team at the entrance barrier if your pet is in a life-threatening condition, they can then call ahead to anticipate your arrival.) Your pet will then be triaged by a vet/vet nurse/final year vet student to assess their condition and take them into the hospital for stabilisation if required. Once your pet has been admitted into the hospital please then move to a standard parking space. You should have received a link via SMS or email to complete our admission forms, please complete these and return promptly. If you have not received this or do not have a mobile, please alert a member of the team who can provide a paper copy.

Consultation and treatment
In most cases this is a consultation with a member of the veterinary team, during which a treatment plan and any further associated costs will be fully discussed.

After the consultation your pet may be admitted to the hospital for treatment. At this stage you will be required to pay a deposit before you leave. We can offer two ways of claiming via your insurance, if your pet’s treatment exceeds £500 then we can process a ‘Direct claim’ for you, meaning that we will invoice your insurance company directly. To do this, we will require a copy of your current insurance policy and any required claim form to be completed by the policyholder, plus a deposit of £100 and a direct claim fee of £25. Alternatively, if your invoice is below £500 or should you prefer to settle the invoice with us yourself first, we will still process your claim as an ‘Indirect claim’ there will be no direct claim fee for this. The insurance company will simply settle with you rather than us.

If your pet is not insured, you will be required to pay 50% of the estimated cost of treatment on admission of your pet and the remainder upon discharge. Our online payment portal is available at: https://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-vet/specialist-referrals/online-payment

How to reach us by car

Clients are advised to approach the Royal Veterinary College along Hawkshead Lane from the A1000.

From the M25, leave at Junction 24 and take the A111 (Southgate Road) to Potters Bar. At the first main junction and traffic lights, turn right onto the A1000 towards Hatfield. Follow the A1000 through Potters Bar, past the bus garage and after two sets of traffic lights, turn left onto Hawkshead Road and then fork left onto Hawkshead Lane.

From the A1 take the A1001 Eastbound and then take the A1000 Southbound and follow the signs to the Vet College (a right turn onto Hawkshead Road and then into Hawkshead Lane).

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Rabbits can be wonderful pets but they need more than carrots and cuddles to keep them healthy. Owners should remember that they have complex needs and require just the same amount of time, love and care as many other larger animals.

As well as fresh food and water, rabbits love company so it’s better if they live in pairs. As they are preyed upon in the wild, they ideally need somewhere in their run where they can hide if they feel threatened.

Find out more about caring for your rabbit:

• Dental care.
• Flystrike.
• Microchipping your rabbit.
• Neutering your rabbit.
• Nutrition and diet.
• Vaccinating your rabbit.

Rabbit fun fact: Did you know that a rabbit’s top front teeth can grow 3mm a week?

 

Disclaimer: As far as possible we have taken all due care to ensure that the information and advice given here is correct. It must, however, be understood that advice can differ in different circumstances. We can therefore accept no responsibility for errors and always suggest seeking direct professional advice whenever there is any doubt.

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VETS ISSUE WARNING TO DOG OWNERS 

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued its annual warning to pet owners to take extra precautions when walking dogs around freshwater bodies, as warm weather conditions spark concerns about an increased risk of toxic blue green algae growth over the coming months.

Although there have been no reported cases in Devon and Cornwall in the past twelve months there have been two confirmed cases in Somerset and Wiltshire and a suspected case in Swindon.

Across the UK there have been algal bloom sightings in lakes, ponds or rivers in around 50 locations, as identified by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology’s (UKCEH) Bloomin’ Algae app.

Pet owners should be particularly vigilant if taking their dog on holiday with them to other parts of the country. In late April, a cocker spaniel died of suspected blue green algae poisoning after a swim in Anton Lakes, Hampshire.

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets, livestock and birds if ingested even in small quantities.

The algae may appear as green or greenish-brown scum on the surface of water. Dogs can swallow it by drinking water from an affected lake, river or pond or while licking their fur after going for a swim. It’s possible for dogs to come into contact with the bacteria even if they don’t go into water for a paddle, as toxic blooms are often blown to the edges of water bodies.

According to trend data supplied by Professor Alan Radford and his team at SAVSNET, University of Liverpool, suspected or confirmed cases reported by veterinary practices peak in July and August, at the height of the summer season, and aren’t restricted to any one part of the UK.

British Veterinary Association President Justine Shotton said:

“Many dogs love nothing more than a paddle in a lake to cool off in this weather, but we’d urge pet owners to keep them on a lead during walks near water bodies confirmed to have algal blooms this summer. The majority of blooms are toxic and it is impossible to tell the difference visually, so it is better to be safe than sorry.

“It is also important to be aware of the symptoms of exposure. These commonly include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, disorientation, trouble breathing, seizures, and blood in faeces. They can appear within a few minutes or hours of exposure, depending on the type of toxin ingested, and can cause liver damage and ultimately be rapidly fatal if left untreated.

“There is currently no known antidote for the toxins, so dog owners should seek prompt veterinary treatment to tackle their effects and ensure a good chance of recovery for their pet.”

Dr Linda May, a freshwater ecologist at UKCEH, explained: “All reports of suspected blue-green algae are rapidly available to view via the Bloomin’ Algae app, so by submitting records, people are providing a useful early warning to pet owners and watersports enthusiasts.

“A photograph must be included with all reports so we can quickly check if the bloom is blue-green algae or something harmless.”

BVA has issued the following advice for pet owners:

(1) Look out for any warning signs put up by the responsible national environment agency or local authority near water bodies.
(2) Keep pets on a lead and by your side around water bodies known or suspected to have a blue-green algal bloom – don’t let pets swim in it or drink from it.
(3) If your dog has been swimming outside, wash its coat thoroughly with clean water afterwards.
(4) Seek emergency veterinary treatment if you’re concerned your pet may have ingested toxic algae.
(5) Report sightings of suspected blue-green algae with a photograph via the Bloomin’ Algae app. You can also set up notifications for confirmed sightings in your area.

Pictured: A confirmed case of blue green algae at one UK location.

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LUXSTOWE VETS

⚠️ ADDER WARNING ⚠️
HANNAFORE, LOOE CORNWALL

Mina was rushed into us after she was bitten by an adder at the far end of Hannafore beach in Looe.

She had stuck her head in the long grass and then came back to her owners drooling and crying. When they went to investigate they saw the adder.

Adder bites in dogs are considered an emergency and should be treated by a Vet ASAP.

Adders will generally only bite in self defence. Bites occur when an adder is stepped on or disturbed.

Most bites occur on the legs or the face (you can see the swelling on Mina’s face in the photo)

Adder bite symptoms include

Pain
Swelling (2 puncture wounds may be seen)
Appearing Nervous
Pale gums
Bruising
Drooling
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dehydration

If you think your dog has been bitten by an Adder

Contact your Vet ASAP this is considered an Emergency

Carry your dog if possible to minimise the spread of the adder’s venom around your dog’s body.