The Paw Pad

15/09/2025

We are delighted to be sponsoring the Drum RDA Dog Show 2025! 🏆

Date: Sunday 28th September
Venue: Drum RDA, Drum Estate with kind permission from the More-Nisbett Family.
Time: Registration opens at 9:30 with classes starting at 10am

Please no dogs to enter or come onto the show ground if in season!

Please bring your own poo bags!

🏅Classes:
🥇Most Handsome Dog
🥇Waggiest Tail
🥇Cutest Puppy (to be fully vaccinated and under 1yr old)
🥇Golden Oldie
🥇Most Loveable Rescue
🥇Coolest Trick
🥇Musical Sit
🥇Best Junior Handler
🥇Dog/Owner Lookalike
🥇Best in Show

There will also be a dog showjumping course and a gundog demonstration (TBC).

💷💳 £3 per class to be paid on the day. Cash or Card accepted.

Depending on class sizes we may split into males and females

If weather is not good then we will run the show in the indoor arena

☕️Refreshments will be available

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

08/08/2025

2 more sleeps to go! 🎉

You'll find Deb and I at Doghailes this Sunday 🐾

Newhailes House & Gardens NTS will be having their fantastic fun dog show.

I'll be ready to answer all your dog related questions as well as keeping you stocked with the tastiest of treats and kitted out with top equipment like Perfect Fit harnesses and our super comfy leads.

But we'll mostly be looking forward to seeing all your beautiful four legged friends.

If you're coming along on Sunday do make sure to pop by and say hello to us 👋

06/08/2025

31/07/2025

This is always a great day out 🐕

10/07/2025

29/06/2025

Learned loads recently at the Chronic Pain Symposium 2025 🤯
Why would I need to learn about pain though? 🤔
When your dog is in for their haircut your groomer is also looking out for changes in their coat, their skin, their behaviour, and in how they feel about being handled. All of these things could be early signs that your dog has an underlying health condition. And it’s another reason to keep your dog on a regular appointment schedule 🐩✂️

20/06/2025

🥵 HEATSTROKE WARNING ⚠️

If your dog is showing ANY signs of heatstroke:
excessive panting, drooling, bright red/ pale gums, increased heart rate, lethargy, difficulty breathing, agitation, vomiting, diarrhoea, disorientation, weakness, seizures or collapse

Immediately get them WET and call your vet (our number is 0131 516 2499 ) and travel there ASAP.

By getting them WET we mean you submerge them (protecting their head) in COLD water or have running cold water (hose or repeated buckets) over them.

You will not cause shock by using water that is too cold - tepid water is NOT recommended, and neither are soaked towels (which quickly heat up and do not help). You can offer your dog some water to drink but do not try to force anything into their mouth (especially not lemon juice!)

Most importantly, stay safe - miss out your walk on hot days, or go in the early morning or late evening when it is cooler. No dog dies from missing one walk, but sadly, every year, some do from exercise-induced heatstroke. Don't be tempted to leave your dog in the car even for a few minutes.

16/06/2025

How cute are these? Made by our friend Jennifer at Dugdanas, they are £5 each and all proceeds will be donated to Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home 🐕🐈
Pop me a message or add one to your groom 🫶

12/06/2025

🩺 Need help with the cost of spaying your dog? 🐾

Dog Aid Scotland offers neutering vouchers to support responsible dog owners on low incomes.

🔹 Vouchers cover £100 towards the cost of spaying female dogs at your local vet
🔹 Available only in Scotland
🔹 For female dogs only, 1 voucher per household
🔹 Not valid at PDSA hospitals
🔹 Please do not book a vet appointment until you’ve received confirmation of acceptance into the scheme
🔹 You must also check with your vet that they accept Dog Aid Scotland vouchers

📌 Please note: Acceptance into the scheme is not guaranteed

Let’s work together to support dog welfare and reduce unwanted litters across Scotland. 🐶💙
👉 Visit our website for more information and how to apply.

17/05/2025

As the gorgeous Scottish sun is out, we have to think about protecting our pets ❤️ ☀️

If it is sunny enough to need suncream yourself, your pet will need some too, especially on thin/patchy areas of fur.

To keep them safe:
- avoid walking dogs in the middle of hot days
- don't allow pets to sunbathe in direct sunlight
- ensure they always have access to plenty of shade
- apply sunscreen to any thinly haired/naked areas ie nose, ear tips, tummy
- use only safe sunblock: make sure it is pet/child safe, SPF30+ and waterproof
- apply at least 2 layers 15min+ before they go out

DANGER OF SUNBURN
Sunburn is extremely painful and can lead to infection. First aid includes using cold compresses, but we recommend coming to see us so that we can dispense pain relief, and potentially a fluid drip and antibiotics.

There is a type of cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) which is caused by exposure to UV-rays. Signs include dark patches, non-healing wounds/scabs on exposed sections of skin (eg ear tips, nose, eyelids). It is a relatively uncommon condition, but needs rapid diagnosis and treatment to be successful.

28/10/2024

Reminder 🚨

Please do not bring your dog to their appointment if they have (or you think they might have) fleas.

I’ve just lost the weekend due to fleas 🐜 This is not only frustrating for me due to loss of income and diary issues, but it’s also upsetting for customers who’ve had their appointments rescheduled at short notice.

There are strict procedures to be followed if a dog has been in with fleas or a communicable illness such as a tummy bug, with a wider impact than just your own appointment so please if you’re unlucky enough to find yourself in this situation, just pop me a message to reschedule.

13/09/2024

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Some of you are organised, some of you are not. If you want to live life on the edge that’s fine, I’m not judging 🤣 but to save any upset pop me a message.

(Existing customers only please 🐕)