Ben The Vet
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How can you tell if your cat is in acute pain? As vets we are assessing for changes in behaviour, gait, body language, activity level and response to touch. But one thing that will often change when we are talking about acute pain in the case of cats, is facial expression. The Feline Grimace Scale is a very useful tool for vets and vet nurses to assess pain in our inpatients to assess their comfort level, and make decisions about pain relief. But it’s useful for cat owners to be aware of, particularly if your cat suffers from recurrent acute flare ups of a condition such as FLUTD or Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease - along with looking out for other changes in their toileting habits, it’s useful to be on the lookout for any signs of pain they may be displaying. #learnontiktok #veterinary #pethealth #catsoftiktok
Ben The Vet126,600 views • 7 days ago
5 breeds of dog I personally wouldn’t have as a vet. I’ve made a similar video to this before, several years ago. But internationally, dogs with high rates of health issues related to genetics or extreme appearance are still a huge welfare issue, so I wanted to reshare my perspective as a veterinary professional. Perhaps I’m too much of an optimist, but I truly think that if more people witnessed some of the heartbreaking cases that those that work in veterinary see related to predictable breed related health issues, the landscape in terms of what breeds of dog are popular would look very different. ** I’m referring primarily to buying one of these dogs as a puppy, truly rescuing is different, if you have the means to take care of them and know what to expect, giving a dog from a shelter a home of any of these breeds is a great thing to do. #learnontiktok #dogsotiktok #veterinary #dogbreeds
Ben The Vet3,000,000 views • 7 months ago
Every dog owner should be super paranoid about grass seeds/foxtails. This summer has been so dry and hot, I feel like I am seeing more grass seed foreign bodies than ever before - at least one a day. Especially if your dog has very furry feet - be checking them after every single walk, and be thorough, depending on coat colour they can easily blend in. #dogsoftikok #veterinary #pethealth
Ben The Vet308,600 views • 3 months ago
Disappointment. Exasperation. Confusion. These are a few words that describe how I felt when I saw this dog win best in show at Crufts this year. If a 4 year old can see what the problem is - how can a bunch of adults, who supposedly care a lot about dogs, not? It matters which dogs win at Crufts. Because for all the well-meaning reports written, and whatever research the Kennel Club funds into health, and commitments they make - it feels like lip service when dogs like this are allowed to win the top awards in dog showing. When deformity is rewarded, dogs suffer. #learnontiktok #crufts #dogsoftiktok #clumberspaniel
Ben The Vet296,700 views • 8 months ago
When you think you have seen all combinations of extreme body shape being bred for in dogs, and you come across…the velvet French Bulldog. This dog will be predisposed to skin fold infections, eyelid disorders, corneal ulcers, airway obstruction - and I suspect an awful mix of Sharpei health issues like Sharpei fever and kidney disease, and the frenchie problems including IVDD and other animal disorders. There is absolutely no justification for deliberately inflicting lifelong suffering on dog in this manner. #LearnOnTikTok #BenTheVet #DogHealth #DogsOfTikTok
Ben The Vet36,000 views • 28 days ago
Barking is a dog’s voice - not an inconvenience to be surgically removed! Debarking, or devocalisation doesn’t fix the underlying anxiety, boredom, or fear; it just strips away a dog’s primary way to communicate while exposing them to serious airway risks. Fortunately It is banned as an unnecessary mutilation across the UK, Europe and several other nations. It is still however legal in much of the US and parts of Canada, though a growing number of states and municipalities have banned or restricted it unless medically necessary. Some justify its use as a last resort where a dog would otherwise be euthanised due to excessive barking. What are your thoughts on this? #benthevet #vetmed #veterinarian #petadvice #dogsoftiktok
Ben The Vet15,100 views • 1 month ago
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