Paws Claws & Whiskers

24/02/2023

Super excited to be releasing the Paws, Claws & Whiskers ONLINE Pet First Aid Course!

It’s not always possible to leave our furry friends at home whilst attending a day class, so this is the purrrrrfect solution for those wanting to learn important life saving skills from the comfort and company of their own home.

It will be a live session with me, covering all common pet first aid emergencies and how to best respond to them.

🩺 🚨 🐾 Would you know what to do if your pet was choking? Or if they were having a seizure? Do you know life saving CPR methods to try and save your pet in case of an emergency? 🐾🚨🩺

COURSE INFORMATION.

Saturday 4th March
13:30 - 16:30 GMT +1
Via Skype video.

(download of Skype is not necessary)

If your a pet owner, or work with animals or just want to learn some great skills in a fun, friendly and relaxed way! Come and join us!

This class is designed to help pet owners or those who work or volunteer with pets to provide temporary urgent care until they can reach a veterinary clinic.

We will cover common Pet Emergencies and how to best respond to them.

PM or email for further details or to book on.

27/10/2022

NEW & COMING SOON:

Online Pet First Aid class.
Would you like to know how to save your pet in an emergency? Have you previously completed a Pet First Aid Course? Would you like to refresh your knowledge?
Exciting new courses and refresher courses.
Register your interest to book onto the first upcoming online class.

19/07/2022

🥵☀️ HEATSTROKE MYTH NO2 ☀️🥵

🧊🧊 Ice is not dangerous to give your pet to help keep them cool 🧊🧊

Another false viral social media post circulating the Internet is that giving ice to your pets to help keep them cool is dangerous. FALSE ❌❌❌

If your dog is healthy and just feeling warm on a hot day, you can give them ice cubes.

The ice cubes need to be an appropriate size for your dog, for example a small dog can’t be given a large ice cube as they could be a choking risk.

What is even better is making tasty frozen dog treats by popping a bit of xylitol-free peanut butter, meat paste, salmon or tuna in an ice cube tray alongside some water. You could even stuff their favourite treat or dog kibble in there too.

Or even frozen 🍎 apple slices or my dogs favourite, frozen carrots. 🥕

You can try out to keep them cool and mentally stimulated. 🧠


Of course the best way to prevent heatstroke in dogs is to exercise at appropriate times of the day, do not lock them inside sunny unventilated areas such as terraces, cars etc, and keep thick coats groomed.

If your dogs are showing any signs of heatstroke such as those below, or your concerned about your pet contact your closest vet immediately. 

🥵 Laboured panting
🥵 Hypersalivation / Drooling
🥵 Dark red gums 
🥵 Collapse
🥵 Disorientated
🥵 Vomiting

🚨 pet first aid for heatstroke 🚨

- move your pet to a shaded, well ventilated area

- if you are with someone ask them to start the car and call it down (like putting the Aircon on)

- Immediately pour cool (not cold to avoid shock) water over the dog. In a true emergency, any water is better than nothing.

- if conscious, allow the pet to drink cool water. Do not force anything into their mouth, due to risk of choking

- place wet towels on your pets, on their groin and armpits, and refresh every minute. Do not leave towels over your pet as this can trap heat.

- Contact the closest vet to tell them you will be coming in an emergency

A post shared thousands of times in Canada warns of dire consequences for the health of dogs if they are fed ice cubes. This is false. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association told AFP that a few ice cubes are fine for healthy dogs.

19/07/2022

🥵 ☀️ HEATSTROKE MYTH NO 1 ☀️ 🥵

Lemon juice does not loosen, dissolve or remove saliva from a dogs mouth if they are suffering from heatstroke.

If anything, the chances of them aspirating (inhale or “going down the wrong hole”) is huge.

When dogs have heatstroke they can often pant excessively and produce lots of saliva, and some people are reading online that lemon juice will help clear this if they pour or sq**rt it into the dog's mouth. FALSE

For more information on heatstroke in dogs, visit: rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-vet/teaching-and-research/fact-files/heatstroke-in-dogs-and-cats

10/06/2022

😂😂😂 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

07/06/2022

Welcome to Issi, our newest Paws, Claws & Whiskers friend! 🐾 🧡🤍🖤
She’s just moved to Spain 🇪🇸 so she’s coming out with us to build her confidence up and get to know and explore the area on different walks!
She loves attention and is very clever! If you see us, don’t forget to say hi 👋🏻

03/06/2022

When golden eyes no longer glow,
and we both know it’s time to go,

Don’t look at me with eyes so sad,
but think of better times we had,

When sunlight did upon us shine,
and happy days were yours and mine,

And through the grass we both did run,
and on our backs we felt the sun,

Think not of this dark final hour,
think not of when our lives turned sour,

Think not of hopelessness and pain,
but think of joy and laugh again,

For in that final act of love,
you released me to heaven above,

Where finally from pain I’m free,
where one day you will join with me,

Where together again we will rejoice,
and you and I as with one voice,

Will in perfect harmony sing,
of the joy and pain that love can bring,

And remember me just as I will,
always think of you until,

At last again I see your face,
grieve not, I am in a better place.

28/05/2022

I promise I do NOT do any of these to my dogs or recommend you do them to yours 👀👀🤭
Ok ok, maybe sometimes I do 🤣

20/05/2022

🖤🤍Beautiful Girl Aria also joined the Paws, Claws & Whiskers Club this week 🤍🖤

She’s a very intelligent, loyal and playful crossbreed. But can you guess what two breeds she’s a cross of? Guess below in comments ⬇️

16/05/2022

🤎 Welcome to the Paws, Claws & Whiskers Club 🤎

Say hello, or “ciao” to double trouble, Nina & Booghy who are joining us for walks whilst their mum is at work. These two “bellezze” or beauties are Italiano 🇮🇹 so I’m practicing my commands in Italian 💚🤍❤️ 🐾