Elizabeth Stevens Animal Care

13/09/2025

Please help us find the owners of this young dog who was found on the road near Salford Priors last night. Microchip details aren’t up to date.

Please call 01926 400255 if you know who they belong to.

Thank you.

(We’ll need proof of ownership)

20/08/2025

🍾Competition time! To win this fabulous bank holiday hamper please like, share & comment on this post. Winner will be announced on Friday 22nd August.
Winner must be over 18 and be able to collect the hamper from the Farm Shop. Good luck 👍🏻

13/08/2025

⚠️IF IT HITS 24, WALK NO MORE ⚠️

With the weather hitting very high temperatures this week, it’s a responsible idea to familiarise yourself with what temperatures are safe for your dog☀️🐶

As a general rule of thumb, temperatures exceeding 24 degrees should attempt to be avoided for all dog walks. But some larger breeds, flat faced, obese or puppies could struggle in heat over 16 degrees. You should also take a moment to consider if your dog struggles with any emotional behaviour difficulties as studies have suggested an increase in temperature can lead to a lower threshold for aggression.

Every year our vets treat hundreds of heat stroke cases and heartbreakingly, some end in tragedy. Many are unfortunately a result of owners not knowing the dangers of exercising their dogs in temperatures to hot for them to handle.

Heat-related illnesses are almost always preventable. DONT TAKE THE RISK and make sure your pet isn’t overheating in the sun ☀️ Walk your dog earlier or later in the day when the temperatures are cooler.

If you think your dog may be suffering from heat stroke, contact your vet immediately or, if out-of-hours, find your nearest emergency vet.

09/08/2025

03/08/2025

Ok, so sometimes it takes some time to reconnect with pets I haven't seen for a while. Look at that face!

I am very pleased to say that in the next 10 minutes we were playing like the old times! ❤️

03/07/2025

Sometimes it's just one of those days! Love this photo ❤️

01/07/2025

Hugely important at the moment!!! 🥵

💦DOG HYDRATION💦

Water is hugely important for good health, and it’s no different for our furry friends.

The problem is, not all dogs are as keen to frequently lap up water, and a reduced water intake can quickly lead to dehydration and sickness.

So if you find your dog not drinking water throughout the day, it’s important to try to get to the root cause and do your best to promote healthy water drinking habits.

If you notice your dog has any of the following symptoms:
• Sunken eyes
• Dry gums
• Lethargy
• Weakness
• Collapses
• Loss of skin elasticity

Call your vet immediately for advice. Dehydration in dogs is a common, potentially life-threatening condition. If left untreated dehydration can cause serious organ damage and even death.

21/06/2025

I think it's easier to see heat issues starting on a real dog than an info page. This is a good one...

21/06/2025

🚨HEATSTOKE KILLS DOGS🚨

It doesn’t always have to be ‘hot’ for an animal to develop heatstroke. Exercising excessively in warm weather, or being left in a warm or humid environment that is poorly ventilated can cause animals to quickly overheat. Avoidance is always best, but it’s important to know the signs of heatstroke so that you can treat your dog appropriately and know when to seek veterinary attention should they be unfortunate enough to suffer from it.

If you are concerned that your pet is overheating, you should act immediately, as heatstroke can rapidly become a life-threatening emergency; We recommend to “cool first, transport second” as the immediate first aid response for dogs with heatstroke. Owners should also seek veterinary advice as soon as possible.

06/06/2025

Had I started this career in place of the NHS, I would have been a dog behaviourist. I love watching the dogs closely to see how they are feeling. This enables me to make sure they have a fun and safe time in our care. Here's a brief reminder:

Dogs’ stress signals often get misunderstood or missed, with some owners not realising their dog is unhappy until they growl, snap or even bite.

The canine ladder of communication is a useful guide, showing the different signals dogs show through their body language to communicate. As a dog gets more upset, their body language may change according to the steps on the ladder.

It’s important to note that all dogs are different - not every dog will show every behaviour on the ladder and might not follow the specific order.

Familiarise yourself with the signals shown above so that you can recognise them with your own dog 🐶

12/05/2025

Favourite pic of the day! So far....

10/05/2025

Fun in the sun with these two this morning ❤️