Longview Veterinary Services

09/11/2021

Obesity is a very common problem with our dogs and also cats! Keeping your dog in optimal condition has many health benefits. If you are finding it difficult to keep the weight off your pet or are concerned about their weight then contact your vet and go in for a weight check. Many clinics have pet “weight watchers” run by an RVN and will be happy to help you both on your road to fitness!

23/06/2021

Can any of you lovely people help out? The more information we have on arthritis the better we will get at managing it 🐶

😇Head up CAM followers😇

We are collating videos of dogs moving to build a reference library that can be used for a variety of projects such as:

👌A platform for training veterinary and non-veterinary professionals to identify abnormal gaits.

👌A library for owners wanting to learn to identify abnormal gaits.

👌A library to develop tools that will help detect lameness in dogs for the earlier detection of musculoskeletal disease.

It will take no more than 15 minutes of your time. Your contribution could benefit generations to come!

😜Click - read - video - quick questions - upload - jobs done!!

Please click on the link below to read more
https://bit.ly/CAMVideos

11/05/2021

Little Marvel accompanied her auntie Tink to her acupuncture appointment this morning. She didn't make a peep and slept soundly for the whole appointment. I am assured she isn't that angelic at home! 😈 😍

26/03/2021

In veterinary in general but especially in pain and behaviour clinics we often get to know our patients very well and develop a lovely relationship with them. There is often a middle of the night ponder because we care! 🐶🐾😺

09/03/2021

Anything we can do to reduce risk is surely worth it! Laminate etc seems to be becoming more and more popular. Possibly due to it being easy clean which, as we know is fab when you have pets! Just a simple thing such as putting some rugs down and making walkways in the house that your dog can use CAN make a difference!
In our house we have tiled floors downstairs and we use rugs to make sure there is no slipping and sliding for Daisy! Feel free to share any more ideas to help keep these joints healthy! 🐶

Can we prevent arthritis...?
Sadly, probably not!

But we can certainly do our best to reduce the risk in dogs from a very early age.

Studies have shown that dogs kept on a floor covered with a slippery material while juvenile are 1.6 times more likely to develop hip dysplasia, compared with dogs kept on a non-slippery floor. (Van Hagen et al, 2005, for those who want to read more!). Over time, hip dysplasia can be a big factor in developing arthritis. 😬

That's right - simply stopping your dog from slipping and sliding on a low traction floors like tiles, laminate or wood can REDUCE THE RISK OF POOR JOINT DEVELOPMENT and therefore reduce the risk of painful arthritis in those joints when the dog is older.

More rugs = less drugs!

It's that simple!

14/02/2021

Something to keep in mind during this cold snap! As beautiful as it is it is also very chilly! ❄️

We have made the decision to suspend all walks and training.
This chart is a pretty good guide.

Exposure to the cold is not good for us, but we have boots & suitable clothing.
Our dogs don’t, even if you put a good quality jacket on shorter haired breeds the paws will be cold. This can cause pain.
Did you know a dogs paws are very sensitive to heat & cold?

We also have to take the travel into consideration. We are being asked to take essential journeys only, the risk in conditions like this increases massively.

So, short walks. And lots of sofa cuddles

29/01/2021

Happy Friday! Remember if your dog suffers from chronic pain it is important to keep them warm and dry. As any human with arthritis will tell you, joint pain is much worse in wet, cold weather. To help we suggest:
☔ Jackets
☔ Drying off well when you come home
☔Warm-up slow walking before allowing more intense exercise
☔ Keep beds away from potential draughts
☔ Avoid icy dips in fresh water

12/01/2021

Very worrying statistics from the SSPCA. Please if you are struggling with your dog or cats behaviour, contact us 🐶😺

05/01/2021

Happy New Year to all of our followers and their humans! We hope this year us filled with fun! Sam, Kay, Natalie, Catherine, Nadine and Lindsay

05/01/2021

Could you help a vet nursing student with her study into mobility in ageing Labradors?
If you own a Labrador over the age of 8 years old, follow this link to contribute 👍

29/12/2020

The handsome Jack knows how to pose for his acupuncture selfie with Nadine. Do any of you have photos of your pets having acupuncture?

22/12/2020

Those ears! 😍 This is Ripley. Ripley is a rescue collie with lower back pain and hock (ankle) arthritis. She has had bad reactions to medications in the past but with a combination of the right pain medicine, acupuncture and herbal prescriptions from our vet Nadine, Ripley is back to enjoying life (and her post acupuncture treats!).