Happy Hounds

15/06/2025

Have you one?
Would you like one and know where your fur baby is when they go missing?

Read on.

After videos of the free tags went viral on Facebook and Instagram, responsible dog owners are advised to order soon before the organisation behind them completely runs out.

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

They get everywhere even in the mouth.

Ticks rank second only to mosquitoes in infectious disease spread to both pets and people. Ticks are small creatures that are closely related to spiders and can be predominantly found lurking in grassy areas, such as fields and meadows.

Varying in shape, colour and size, ticks are generally oval, flat and small: the size of a sesame seed when unfed, but once completely engorged with blood, they grow to the size and shape of a coffee bean. They look for hosts to latch onto, often by climbing to the top of a long blade of grass waiting for passing mammalian traffic, i.e. a sheep, cat, hedgehog, dog, or even you!

After taking your dog for a walk, it’s a good idea to check them for ticks. You can do this by moving your hands over their body to check for any unusual small bumps, if you find one, use a tick removal tool followed by antiseptic wipes or spray.

09/06/2025

Anybody agree? Just love em!

31/05/2025

31/05/2025

Always good to remind yourself and keep a happy dog

Heat stroke advice.

09/05/2025

Learn your tail position and wags in your dog. Good job👍🏼

26/04/2025

It's gardening season! If you're going to be enjoying a spot of gardening with your pet around, make sure you're aware of these potential hazards 🐌🌱

- Pesticides and w**d killers can be highly toxic, so keep pets away when using them.
- Slug pellets should be stored securely and only used where pets and other wildlife can not reach them, as they can be deadly if eaten.
- Compost bins and piles of leaves or grass cuttings can contain harmful bacteria and mould when they rot, so make sure you're clearing your garden waste into a secure bin, away from prying paws.
- Grass seeds can be a hidden hazard, as they can become lodged in your pet's skin, ears or eyes. As they're so small, they can move through the body's tissues, causing your pet serious inflammation or infection.
- Lots of toxic flowers begin to bloom in spring. This means there are many poisonous bulbs to be dug up, which often have a higher concentration of nutrients than leaves or flowers, making them even more dangerous for your pet if they are eaten. Keep these plants/bulbs in areas your pet can't access, or if you can, avoid them altogether.

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11/04/2025

Not good for our dogs!

Hot cross buns which contain dried fruit, such as currants, sultanas and raisins, are all toxic to dogs. Even if your dog eats a small quantity of these dried fruits (and grapes), they can suffer severe kidney failure which may be fatal.

Scientists do not fully understand what it is in raisins, grapes and sultanas that makes them toxic to dogs. Some pets have ingested large quantities and felt no effects, but others – including large breeds – have died after eating just a few raisins.

Sharing just a little bit with your dog is not worth the risk of losing your animal companion. Keep hot cross buns out of reach altogether.

On top of this, nutmeg, which is a common ingredient in hot cross buns, is also potentially dangerous due to it containing a hallucinogenic toxin called myristicin, which can cause mild stomach upset if eaten in small doses.

Dogs who eat large amounts of nutmeg may suffer more severe symptoms such as increased heart rate, disorientation, abdominal pain, hallucinations and even seizures. Symptoms can last up to 48 hours.

If you think your dog has eaten something poisonous, contact your vet straight away!

17/03/2025

17/03/2025

A daily check of ears is best. Check for smells, mucky ears, anything unusual.
We know how painful it is if we get an ear infection so checking everyday will help prevent it from getting worse and also help for our dogs to be in no pain or less pain.

Ear infections are a very common problem which occur when the lining of the outside part of the dog’s ear (from the ear flap and along the ear canal to the ear drum) becomes inflamed and thickened in either one or both ears.

Initially the effects may be mild, but can quickly get worse if left untreated. If you think that your dog has any form of ear irritation or infection, you should speak to your vet straight away. The sooner appropriate treatment is started, the sooner your dog can be given relief from the itching and pain.

Ear infections can get progressively worse, so not seeking advice is likely to make the condition more painful and more difficult to treat. Do not try and treat your dog at home or clean your dog’s ear if you do not know what’s causing the irritation. If your dog has a foreign body in their ear you may accidentally push it further into their ear causing more damage.