Alpha Vets Teddington

14/10/2026

🍂 Today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day – and autumn is one of the easiest times for pets to quietly pile on weight.

Cosier nights in with your pets, shorter dog walks, and a few extra treats all add up faster than you'd expect.

Want a pet weight check? Call Alpha Vets on 0208 943 2303. 🐾

08/10/2026

🎆 Bonfire Night is just around the corner – and for anxious pets, the earlier you start preparing the better.

A safe den space, familiar scents, and a chat with us about calming options can all make a real difference. Some treatments need to be in place before the night itself, so now is the time to act.

Call Alpha Vets on 0208 943 2303 to talk through the options. 🐾

04/10/2026

03/10/2026

🦟 When was your pet's last parasite treatment?

Fleas don't disappear just because it's gotten colder, and worming schedules can slip easily once summer routines change.

If you're not sure, Alpha Vets can check your pet's records – call us on 0208 943 2303. 🐾

30/09/2026

🐾 If your senior dog's giving you the "absolutely not" look on a cold, dark morning, it's not just stubbornness; stiff joints can often feel worse in the cold, and shorter days don't help the motivation either.

A little extra support now can make a real difference through autumn – from joint supplements to adjusting when and how far you walk.

Alpha Vets can talk through options for keeping them comfortable – we’re at 0208 943 2303

29/09/2026

❤️ It's World Heart Day – and rabbit hearts need looking after too.

Obesity is one of the biggest risk factors for heart strain in pet rabbits, so daily exercise (proper hopping-around space, not just cage time) and a hay-based diet make a real difference. Keep an eye out for laboured breathing, lethargy, or a swollen belly.

If anything like that sounds familiar, Alpha Vets is happy to take a listen - Call us at 0208 943 2303

23/09/2026

🌙 As the clocks edge us into darker evening walks, visibility gear stops being optional.

Reflective strips, a clip-on light, even a hi-vis harness – small additions, real safety benefits.

Ask the team at Alpha Vets for our favourite options.

21/09/2026

Ever feel like a detective trying to figure out what's up with your pet? 🔎

As pets reach their senior years, it can often feel even harder to determine whether they're simply slowing down, or if something isn't right.

That's why our Vet Darren Partridge is spreading awareness about arthritis in pets, to help make identification a little easier:

https://www.partridgepractices.co.uk/article/darrens-guide-to-arthritis-vs-normal-ageing-in-pets/

Is your pet slowing down or could it be arthritis? Learn how to spot the signs and when to seek advice.

18/09/2026

🧩 Your enrichment starter pack - because a bored pet is a creative pet, and creative pets tend to redecorate.

If yours is home alone during the day, a few small additions can make a big difference:

- Scatter feeding

- Puzzle feeders

- Safe chews

- Hiding treats around the house before you leave.

What do you do to keep your pet occupied? Drop your best ideas below. 🐾

17/09/2026

If your pet hides, trembles or bolts when there are loud noises, they may have a noise phobia 💥

With the start of autumn, fireworks are just around the corner - so our team are sharing tips on how to support a pet with noise anxiety well in advance.

Read the article here: https://www.partridgepractices.co.uk/article/our-vets-share-tips-on-noise-phobia-in-greater-london-pets/

Is your pet scared of everyday noises? Spotting a noise phobia in dogs and cats, and how to help.