Dog Ends

25/06/2025

ℹ️ VERY important up to date information ℹ️

A quick reminder that no dog died from missing a walk, but many dogs have died as a result of being exercised in hot weather!

I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal, which is heartbreaking for the owners.

Dogs really struggle in the heat - they cannot sweat so they cool themselves down by panting.

☀️ Dogs die quickly in hot cars - even if they're only left for a few minutes!

☀️Dogs often get heat stroke on hot walks

☀️Animals can get heatstroke if they have no access to cool water

10 times as many dogs present for veterinary care for heatstroke after being exercised in hot weather than present following being entrapped in a car.

Flat-faced breeds such as pugs or French bulldogs are at an even bigger risk of heatstroke.

❌Do not leave animals in hot cars
❌ Ensure they aren't locked in rooms with no ventilation
❌ Provide access to plenty of cool, clean water
❌Do not exercise in the heat

If a dog is collapsed from heatstroke you should:

✅ Bring your dog inside into a shady, well ventilated, cool room
✅Call your local vets and follow their instructions
✅Cool them down by pouring cold water on them
✅ Offer them a small drink of cool water, don't allow they to lap up huge quantities at once in case they vomit
✅ Travel to the vets in a cold, air-conditioned car

There's loads more useful info on preventing and treating heatstroke at Veterinary Voices UK!

14/04/2025

IMPORTANT HEAT STROKE INFORMATION!
With the warmer days (sometimes) approaching, please read the most up to date information HERE on what to do if you suspect your dog has heatstroke:
https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/cool-icy-cold-or-tepid?

Let us investigate the myth behind cooling animals with heat stroke with tepid water.Although it is generally agreed that rapid, effective cooling increases survival in heat stroke, there continues to be debate on the optimal cooling method. As with many things, we often find ourselves with lots of....

06/03/2025

Crufts has started and happy dogs or tails are what we are about!

We hope you’re as excited as we are!

It’s day 1 of Crufts and we need videos and pictures of your dogs to show live on Channel 4!

Today’s theme is ‘Happy Dogs' 🐶

Send your pictures & videos by adding them in the comments below this post. Or you can send them directly to the studio to Clare Balding on our exclusive Whatsapp number on 01135 184 657.

Send them over and your dog may be one of the stars of today’s show on our ‘Social Cube’

02/11/2023

We share this every year and can’t recommend it enough to pet owners.
Classical music has been tried and tested in veterinary practices and proven to work on dogs and cats! 🎶 🐶 🐱

Pets scared by the fireworks? Come and join us for two nights of calming classical music, in the musical sanctuary we call Pet Classics. 🐾

📻 Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November, 5-9pm.

11/10/2023

Would you know how to deal with a dog attack? 🐶⚠️

Dogs don’t go around looking to attack others, and a well-socialised dog will not normally be actively aggressive towards other dogs 🙅‍♀️ But, any dog can become aggressive if they are afraid and feel there is no other way out of the situation.

This can be due to a current perceived threat or even past experience making them uncomfortable 😟

It can be really distressing if a dog becomes aggressive. Obviously your main concern is the welfare of your furry friend, but there are a few important things you need to do if your dog or a person is a victim of a dog bite.

Here’s our Vets advice: 👉 http://pdsa.me/qdrx

21/09/2023

Muzzle training is a brilliant way to make your dog just as excited to see their muzzle come out as their lead! Dogs learn through play and positive experiences, start now to make them comfortable and relaxed in the future!

📣🐕 Muzzle training with our experts

If you own an American Bully XL type dog, you can start preparing them for the restrictions by making sure they are trained to happily wear a muzzle.

We’re offering free online sessions to help you do this and will cover:
👉 information about the most suitable types of muzzle
👉 how to ensure a good fit
👉 how to teach your dog to enjoy wearing their muzzle.

Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/3RsuUCw

Our expert trainers have muzzle trained thousands of dogs in our care and can answer any other questions you might have about how to prepare for any upcoming changes affecting you and your dog.

These sessions are designed to support owners of American Bully XLs in light of the recent news, but all dog owners are welcome to attend. It’s useful for all dogs to be able to wear a muzzle comfortably – for those who are anxious at vet visits, for dogs who like to eat undesirable things on a walk or to keep other dogs and people safe if dogs are worried.

12/09/2023

Some helpful first aid tips worth knowing ⛑️ 🐶

Today is ! More than 9 out of 10 pet owners we surveyed have never received any pet first aid training, amounting to a worrying number of owners that may feel unequipped to deal with an animal-related medical emergency ⛑️

Our handy First Aid Guide offers actionable tips on how to spot and provide first aid for injuries such as broken bones and bleeding wounds and simple ways to prevent an emergency from happening 🩹

Download our free Pet First Aid guide: http://pdsa.me/PW0q

07/09/2023

This is very important and something a lot of people don’t think about 🐾 🥵

HOW TO PROTECT PAWS ON HOT PAVEMENTS
1. Follow the five-second rule, and check the surface for heat with the back of your hand, before you leave the house.
2. Keep to grass.
3. Walk early in the morning or late in the evening when surfaces are cooler.
4. Invest in a pair of booties to help avoid burning paws.

04/09/2023

I bet you never thought we would be sharing this sort of information again this year!

There are some simple steps that we can take to avoid our pets developing heatstroke in the warmer weather ☀️ https://ow.ly/Yn4V50PHqI4 👇

02/08/2023

With children and pets spending more time together over the summer holidays, it's super important to watch dogs closely and listen to their body language to tell if they're starting to feel uncomfortable ⚠️🐶

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.

Find out more: 👉 http://pdsa.me/pDTx

20/07/2023

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11/07/2023

Exercising your dog's brain is an important part of their daily routine. 🧠💪 One of the simplest brain games you can start with is scatter feeding. To do this, scatter your dog’s food on the floor, around the house or in the garden. This encourages your dog to search for their food and helps encourage their natural foraging behaviours. 🐶

We recommend using a portion of your dog’s daily food for games in order to avoid overfeeding.