Pet Resource Page

Looking after a pet is a big responsibility so it's important to understand how to provide the best for your animal. Our pet resource page is full of useful information that can help you to care for your furry friends.

PARASITE RISK CHECKER HERE

To check your cat or dog’s parasite risk profile please click here.

Please visit the International Cat Care site for advice. This site is THE place for any advice regarding your cat's health and careBuying a kitten? Please see the Kitten ChecklistHyperthyroidism in cats- factsheetTaking your pet abroad? Click here for advice.There is advice on parasite prevention in travelling pets by clicking this link.Dr. Addie's webpage has information on FIP, Coronavirus, Feline Gingivostomatitis and much more.Counting repsiratory rate — *Please visit the* *International Cat Care* *site for advice. This site is THE place for any advice regarding your cat's health and care*
*Buying a kitten? Please see the* *Kitten Checklist*
**Arthritis**
*Arthritis factsheet*
*Arthritis checklist.* *Does my cat have arthritis.*
**Diabetes**
Owner guide on Senvelgo here.
Owner webiste on Senvelgo here.
**Epilepsy**
https://myepilepticpet.co.uk/
**Feline Infectious Peritonitis**
*Dr. Addie's webpage* *has information on FIP, Coronavirus, Feline Gingivostomatitis and much more.*
***Heart disease***
*Counting repsiratory rate*
***Hyperthyroidism:***
*Hyperthyroidism in cats- factsheet*
*Norbrook leaflet*
***Poisoning***
https://www.animalpoisonline.co.uk/
**Travelling:**
*Taking your pet abroad?* *Click here* *for advice.*
*There is advice on parasite prevention in travelling pets by* *clicking this link.*
***Vaccines 2023***
*Please* *click here* *for information regarding cat vaccines*

Visit the RSPCA Site and Kennel Club Site for general advice.Buying or selling a puppy? Have you seen the Puppy Contract?Thinking of breeding? Info sheet on things to consider.Advice on breeding. Info sheet with protocols. Fireworks Advice hereThere is some excellent NOISE PHOBIA advice and free Sounds downloads at the Dog's Trust website.Some general Dog's Trust advice fact sheets here.Chronic diarrhoea workup. There is advice on parasite prevention in travelling pets by clicking this link.Thinking of rescuing a dog from abroad? Please read this leaflet.Cushings treatmentCounting respiratory rateALABAMA ROT CASE CONFIRMED GUISELEY. Please read here for more information and how to be vigilant. — *Visit the* *RSPCA Site* *and* *Kennel Club Site* *for general advice.*
*Some general Dog's Trust advice fact sheets* *here*.
**Alabama rot**
Please read here for more information and how to be vigilant.
***Breeding***
*Thinking of breeding? Info sheet* *on things to consider.*
*Advice on breeding. Info sheet with protocols.*
*Buying or selling a puppy? Have you seen the* *Puppy Contract?*
***Brucella canis information***
*FAQ Tweed House advice*
*please click* *here* *for advice from the Government.*
Our policies are based on advice from the BSAVA and their scientific document can be found here.
**Cruciate ligament disease**
*Cruciate lateral suture aftercare*
*Cruciate TTA aftercare*
**Cushings**
*Cushings treatment*
**Diarrhoea (chronic)**
*Chronic diarrhoea* *workup.*
**Elderly pets**
LOOKING AFTER YOUR ELDERLY PET
**Epilepsy**
https://myepilepticpet.co.uk/
**Heart disease**
Counting respiratory rate
*Heart and Respiratory rate monitor app for dogs and cats.* *iTunes* or *Android*
***Noise***
*Fireworks Advice* *here* *and* *here*
*There is some excellent NOISE PHOBIA advice and free Sounds downloads at the* *Dog's Trust website.*ci
***Poisoning***
https://www.animalpoisonline.co.uk/
**Rescue dogs**
*Thinking of rescuing a dog from abroad?* *Please read this leaflet.*
**Ridgestop aftercare**
*Video animation* *of the Ridgestop procedure*
*Post op information sheet*
**Travel**
*Please see our dedicated* *travel page*.
*There is advice on parasite prevention in travelling pets by* *clicking this link*.
**Vomiting Bug Winter 2022**
*There is some advice* *here*.
***XL Bully advice***
*Please* *click here* *for Government defintions.*
*Please* *click here* *for Dog’s trust advice on how to follow legal procedures and practical advice such as muzzle training.*

National Hamster CouncilGuinea Pig WelfareRabbit Welfare Association and FundRabbit care guideGuinea Pig care guide — National Hamster Council
Guinea Pig Welfare
Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund
Rabbit care guide
Guinea Pig care guide

Resources for children

COLOURING SHEETS. Click here.

REHOMING Why are we rehoming my pet? Click here.

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE Dealing with the loss of your pet. Click here.

Antibiotic use in Veterinary Medicine

Antibiotics are essential drugs in treating disease in humans and animals. However, their increasing usage has led to the development of antibacterial resistance in many types of bacteria. The World Health Organisation has stated that antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security and economic development today. This is a ‘One Health’ issue as antibiotic resistance in the bacteria that cause disease in our pets also affects the resistance of bacteria that cause disease in us. For the sake of human health we have to all work together to reduce unnecessary antibiotic usage. Recent studies have shown that many diseases where antibiotics have been traditionally used in both animals and humans are actually not responsive to antibiotics as there is no bacterial cause to the disease. Examples are Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (Kennel Cough), cystitis in cats and most cases of diarrhoea. Tweed House is working to PROTECT our antibiotics. There are times that you may feel that antibiotics are necessary, but we refuse to prescribe them even if your pet has had them for the same condition in the past or they have been prescribed by another vet before. This is because new information is becoming available about the appropriateness of antibiotics for various conditions. We will not withhold antibiotics when they are indicated. For further information please see the British Small Animal Veterinary Association and Small Animal Medical Society Guide that we follow here. You may also receive a non prescription form.

Coping with the loss of a pet

Our pets are special to us and to many they are considered part of the family. Mourning the loss of a dear pet is to be expected and people are affected by this in different ways. You are not alone and we are here to help you in the decision making for your pet and also in the difficult time afterwards. It is perfectly natural to feel guilty at this time as it is a normal part of the grieving process. If you have any concerns or worries, please do discuss them with us. There is also help available from the pet bereavement support service available on 08000966606.

There is more information in this guide: Coping with the loss of your pet.

And this is a lovely resource for children: Time to say goodbye.

Policy documents

Policy on ownership disputes click here