Julie Walks Dogs & JW Dog Training

09/03/2019

Another day of learning with the IMDT❤️🐾

04/02/2019

Another awesome weekend of learning with the IMDT ❤️🐾

25/01/2019

Huxley & Jaegar enjoying the snow 🐾

11/01/2019

17/12/2018

Huxley has the very beautiful Jaeger staying with him 😍🐾❤️

13/12/2018

❌IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE SHARE❌

Yesterday we confirmed our first case of lungworm in two years in close proximity to the practice.

Due to the perceived risk to dogs in the local area we are now advising MONTHLY preventative treatments against lung worm to protect your pet.
In the UK there are only a few licensed treatments available that can protect your pet and these are ONLY available from your vet.

Whilst at the moment this is a single confirmed case here at WHVC please be vigilant and think about if your pet is at risk.

🐌How does my pet get lungworm?🐌

Slugs and snails carry the larvae of the lungworm parasite and can infect dogs if ingested. Infection could also potentially occur after swallowing the slime of an infected slug.
Some dogs will happily ignore a snail or slug, but many will want to investigate, perhaps even choosing to purposefully eat them. The size of some small slugs and snails means they can be accidentally swallowed when your dog plays with toys, drinks from puddles or water bowls, eats grass or rummages through the undergrowth.
Dogs have plenty of opportunities to come into contact with slugs and snails on walks. They hide in grass or under objects left in the garden, and seek out areas of moisture, such as outdoor water bowls, puddles and ponds. You can never be sure where they are lurking, but spring and autumn are peak times for slug and snail activity.

🐌Signs of lung worm can be🐌

⚠️Coughing
⚠️Diarrhoea and vomiting
⚠️Lethargy and listlessness
⚠️Nose bleeds
⚠️Bleeding disorders / unexplained bruising

🐌Prevention & treatment🐌

Treatment is available and can result in full recovery, but as this parasite can be fatal it is important to consider prevention. Preventative products are available and with regular use prevention is easy to achieve.
Your veterinary surgeon can recommend a parasite control programme for your dog. If your dog eats slugs and snails, but is not showing any symptoms, arrange a check up with your veterinary surgeon as a precaution.

✅Always speak to your vet because not all worming products are effective against this particular parasite✅

To check where cases have been confirmed please visit the bayer website:

http://www.lungworm.co.uk/lungworm-map/

The above information was taken from the

Please contact the practice to check your pet is protected or for any more information.

Please share to local friends.

19/11/2018

Meet the beautiful Shadow ❤️🐾

21/09/2018

Millie & Huxley enjoying their windy walks 🐾

14/09/2018

When out and about on an off lead walk, it's important to keep your dog close by and in sight at all times. Out of sight means out of your control!

SHARE to make other dog owners aware! 🐶

22/08/2018

Nova owning his stick like a boss! 💙
(I wasn’t throwing the stick, he was just carrying it, as throwing sticks for dogs can be dangerous)