Sussex Country Dog Grooming

09/09/2022

Rest in Peace, Your Majesty 🙏

05/08/2022

Someone decided to arrive a little early… 👀

Jackson Peter Nicoll decided the very first day of my maternity leave and Charlie’s first day at his new job was obviously the perfect time to make an appearance!
🙈😅

Born a little prematurely on 1st August 2022 @ 7:24pm
- 5lb 12oz
We’re absolutely smitten - and certainly a little delirious! But our perfect little man is doing amazing and we feel so blessed 🙏🥰💙

I just want to say thank you all for your amazing support and understanding throughout my pregnancy when I had to make last minute changes, take time off or took a little longer to groom your doggies 🙏

I don’t have a set return date yet and will be taking things as they go but will let you all know when I plan on returning as soon as I am able.

Thank you to all of you again, SO SOOO SO much for making the last couple of years so unbelievably amazing and for making my dream of running my own little dog grooming business come true. - (getting super emotional writing this 🤣😭💙)
It’s always been more than just a ‘job’ to me and I feel so blessed to have made some amazing friendships and have so many loyal, caring customers. I’m truly going to miss seeing you and your doggies and their cuddles and kisses so much.

I’ll do my best to keep you all updated with how things are going and if you do have any questions or queries about your puppers please feel free to pop me a message and I’ll do my best to get back to you as soon as possible!

Thank you
So much love 💙🐶
G x

26/07/2022

FATAL DOG ATTACK ON SHEEP 25/7/22

We are sad to report another fatal dog attack on one of the Commoner’s sheep, which was found dead in the stream below the Airman’s Grave yesterday with horrific facial injuries.

Please keep dogs on leads where livestock are present. Sheep worrying is a crime which can have very serious consequences for the dog, its owner and, obviously, the livestock. If you witness a dog worrying sheep on the Forest, please call 01342 822846 immediately. Thank you.

18/07/2022

It’s not even midday yet, and this is the temperature of the pavement and it will keep climbing. Please do not walk your pets. ☀️☀️

13/07/2022

21/06/2022

Our Nelly & Dolly with the boofiest blowdrys possible🤘

17/06/2022

17/06/2022

☀️ PLEASE just don’t take the risk. ☀️

04/06/2022

Hey guys! I will be off on annual leave from June 5th - June 12th. Any messages will be responded to on my return. Thank you! 🙏💙 🐾 x

21/03/2022

Finally a sunny week ahead! These early spring days can often be a dangerous time as we are not the only ones to enjoy the first warm sunshine of the year. For our native cold-blooded wildlife, these warm days mean an opportunity after the long cold winter months to bask in the sunshine and become fully active again after leaving hibernation.

The adder (Vipera berus) is our only native snake which is venomous and therefore potentially harmful. Most adder bites occur between April and July. Adders are mostly secretive and prefer to avoid contact with other animals and humans, however until their body temperature rises enough they are sluggish and often cannot get out of the way in time when danger approaches. An inquisitive nose sniffing the ground or a paw put down in close proximity can get into trouble if the snake strikes in self defence - most adder bites we see are on the head, neck, lower legs or feet.

Adders can vary in colour from pale grey through green brown shade to reddish brown. All colour varieties have a dark brown or black zig zag pattern on their backs but this can be difficult to see in shaded light. Unless injured the adder will move away from the scene as quickly as possible so it is only very rarely that the snake can be seen and identified.

If you suspect your dog may have been bitten by an adder please ring your vets immediately so that they can be prepared to attend to your dog as soon as you arrive.

Signs of an adder bite:
🐍 Very rapid swelling around the area of the bite
🐍 Bruising or bleeding where bitten
🐍 Weakness and lethargy
🐍 Panting
🐍 Lameness
🐍 Drooling
🐍 Vomiting

If bitten your dog may show some or all of these symptoms and they are likely to get progressively worse as time passes after the incident. Adder bites are very painful so even the most stoical of dogs will be showing signs of severe discomfort and will not want to be touched around the area of the bite. If left untreated the dog may develop tremors and convulsions, blood clotting disorders and eventually collapse.

If you are not sure exactly what happened but suspect that your dog may have been bitten please call your vets - even if your dog is yet to show any signs.

First aid:
🐍 Try to keep calm, in this way your dog is more likely to remain calm too. Stress and excitement can speed up your dog’s circulation and therefore the spread of toxins.
🐍 Ignore the snake, don’t risk getting bitten yourself and remember that they are a protected species so harming them is illegal.
🐍 Do not prod or poke the bite area, it will be very painful and your dog will not appreciate it.
🐍 Carry or calmly walk your dog back to your vehicle, excessive movement and excitement can speed up the spread of the toxins.

At the hospital:
Treatment protocols will depend on the severity of the bite, how much time has passed since the bite occurred and other factors including the general health of your dog and whether they have any pre-existing medical conditions. Your dog will be admitted to the hospital for monitoring and close observation and blood tests may be run. Treatment will initially focus on alleviating shock, minimising swelling, supportive care and pain relief. In some cases anti-venom may be recommended.

☀️ Otherwise enjoy the sun! ☀️

31/12/2021

Wishing all of my amazing clients and your fabulous puppy dogs a very Happy New Year!

I hope 2022 brings you all as much happiness as this tyre does for my Frank. 🥳😂❤️🤞🤞

thank you🙏
Stay safe & can’t wait to see you all soon!
G x