Eden Vets Monthly Newsletter

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH BEHIND THE SCENES Health AwarenessEar Disease Chronic ear disease in dogs, commonly known as chronic otitis, is a long-lasting condition that affects the ear canal. It can stem from a variety of underlying issues, such as allergies, infections, or structural abnormalities. This condition often requires…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH BEHIND THE SCENES Christmas Pet Hazard Christmas Pet Hazard – Number 1 Our first and most common pet poison is Chocolate. Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromide and some caffeine, both of which pets cannot process effectively. This leads to a build-up in their system,…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH BEHIND THE SCENES Fireworks Are Coming – Is Your Pet Ready? Fireworks can be frightening for many pets. If your dog or cat struggles with loud noises, now’s the time to get prepared – don’t wait until the night of! If you think your pet…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH BEHIND THE SCENES Our pets and Autumn Autumn is here and with that the falling of the leaves, acorns and conkers. Conkers & acorns are dangerous for dogs. Please try to prevent your dog from eating conkers or acorns this autumn. Both can cause gastrointestinal…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH BEHIND THE SCENES Vaccinations Routine vaccinations aren’t just about protecting your cat or dog from serious (and often preventable) diseases like parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis and feline leukaemia — they’re also a vital part of keeping your pet healthy overall. When you bring your pet in…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH Allergic Skin Disease Allergic skin disease is very common in both our canine and feline pets and it’s of vital importance that we diagnose what our pets are allergic to in order to formulate an appropriate treatment plan for them!   Allergy testing in dogs…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH Otitis Externa This month we are going to discuss one of the most underestimated and common conditions we see in practice – otitis externa! Aka external ear infections!  Main take home – there is ALWAYS an underlying cause!   Prompt diagnostics, investigation and treatment is…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH Diabetes Did you know, up to 1 in 200 cats and 1 in 300 dogs are diabetic making this a common hormone disorder. Diabetes is closely related to body condition score, especially in cats, where obesity can be the main cause of diabetes. Feline diabetes…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH Dates for your Diary…. Puppy Parties Thursdays 7pm : 8 May, 19 June & 10 July Blood Bank Clinic Sundays 29 June & 14 September For more information contact the clinic Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s) Cushing’s disease is a condition caused by long term exposure to…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH Feline Hyperthyroidism  Hyperthyroidism is a hormonal disorder associated with excessive production of thyroid hormone. In more than 70% of cases, this is caused by a benign growth of both thyroid glands. In a minority of cases (1-2%), it can also be caused by a cancerous…