Luna’s Play Date

Luna’s Play Date Luxury Doggy Day Care & Kennels 🐶
Owned and Run by a Veterinary Nurse 👩🏼‍⚕️
📍Baxenden/Accrington 📍
✨ COMING SOON!!! ✨

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🩺 Vet Nurse Tip Tuesday 🐾The importance of letting your dog sniff on walks 👃🌿One of the biggest misconceptions is that e...
14/07/2026

🩺 Vet Nurse Tip Tuesday 🐾

The importance of letting your dog sniff on walks 👃🌿

One of the biggest misconceptions is that every walk needs to be fast-paced or cover lots of distance. In reality, one of the best things you can do for your dog’s wellbeing is simply let them stop… and sniff!

As a former Registered Veterinary Nurse, I’ve seen just how important mental stimulation is for our dogs. Sniffing isn’t your dog being “slow” or “stubborn”—it’s how they explore and make sense of the world around them.

Taking in all those different scents can:
🐾 Provide mental stimulation
🐾 Help reduce stress and anxiety
🐾 Build confidence
🐾 Allow them to express natural behaviours
🐾 Leave them feeling just as satisfied as a much longer walk

So next time you’re out, don’t worry if your dog wants to spend a few extra minutes investigating a particularly interesting patch of grass. To them, it’s like reading the morning news! 📰🐶

Sometimes the best walk isn’t the longest one—it’s the one where your dog gets the chance to explore at their own pace.

💬 Does your dog have a favourite spot where they always stop to sniff? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!

25/06/2026

🌞🐶 Keeping Your Dog Cool in the UK Heatwave 🐶🌞
Here are some easy ways to help your dog stay cool:
🦴 Frozen Kongs filled with treats, yogurt, or wet food.
🧊 Ice treats for a refreshing snack.
💦 A paddling pool for splashing and cooling off.
🌳 Make sure they always have access to fresh water and shade, and avoid walks during the hottest part of the day.
How is your dog staying cool during the heatwave? Share your photos in the comments! 📸🐾

25/06/2026

☀️ Keeping your dog entertained and cool in the hot weather doesn’t have to be expensive!
One of our favourite enrichment ideas is stuffing a Kong with Greek-style yogurt and adding a few of their favourite biscuits. Pop it in the freezer for a couple of hours and you’ve got a tasty frozen treat that will keep them occupied for ages.
Not only is it great mental enrichment, encouraging licking and problem-solving, but the frozen yogurt also helps them stay cool on warm days. 🐶❄️
Simple, affordable, and easy to prepare – a perfect summer activity for your four-legged friend!
What are your dog’s favourite Kong fillings? Let us know below! 👇

☀️🐾 Friendly Reminder 🐾☀️With the current heat wave, please take extra care when walking your dogs.💧 Keep fresh water av...
23/06/2026

☀️🐾 Friendly Reminder 🐾☀️

With the current heat wave, please take extra care when walking your dogs.

💧 Keep fresh water available
🌳 Stay in the shade where possible
🚶 Walk during cooler parts of the day
🐾 Check pavements before walks
🚗 Never leave dogs in parked cars

If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.

Stay safe and keep those tails wagging! ❤️

Love,
Charlotte
Luna’s Play Date 🐶

Vet Nurse Tip Tuesday 🐾As a qualified vet nurse and the person behind this doggy daycare and kennels project, I’m passio...
16/06/2026

Vet Nurse Tip Tuesday 🐾
As a qualified vet nurse and the person behind this doggy daycare and kennels project, I’m passionate about helping owners give their dogs the happiest, healthiest lives possible.
While our daycare and kennels are still in development, I wanted to start sharing some of the knowledge and experience I’ve gained working in veterinary practice. Every Tuesday, I’ll be posting a Vet Nurse Tip to help you better understand your dog’s health, behaviour, wellbeing, and day-to-day care.
Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or have had dogs for years, I hope these tips provide useful advice and support along the way.
Thank you for following my journey as I build this business from the ground up. I can’t wait to create a safe, fun, and caring environment for your dogs in the future! 🐶💙
Stay tuned for this week’s tip!

12/06/2026

Just doing some farm duties 🐴🐎👩🏼‍🌾

HEAT STROKE IN DOGS – KNOW THE SIGNS, SAVE A LIFE ☀️As temperatures rise, it's important to remember that dogs can overh...
24/05/2026

HEAT STROKE IN DOGS – KNOW THE SIGNS, SAVE A LIFE ☀️

As temperatures rise, it's important to remember that dogs can overheat very quickly. Heat stroke is a serious medical emergency and can be fatal if not treated promptly.

🐾 How to Prevent Heat Stroke:
✔️ Walk dogs early in the morning or later in the evening
✔️ Always provide access to fresh, cool water
✔️ Ensure plenty of shade and good ventilation
✔️ Avoid strenuous exercise during hot weather
✔️ Never leave a dog in a parked car – even for a few minutes
✔️ Be extra cautious with flat-faced breeds, elderly dogs, puppies, and overweight pets

🚨 Signs of Heat Stroke:
• Excessive panting
• Drooling
• Bright red gums or tongue
• Weakness or lethargy
• Vomiting or diarrhoea
• Disorientation or collapse
• Seizures in severe cases

🆘 What To Do If You Suspect Heat Stroke:
1️⃣ Move the dog to a cool, shaded area immediately
2️⃣ Offer small amounts of cool water to drink
3️⃣ Wet the dog with cool (not ice-cold) water, focusing on the belly, paws, and neck
4️⃣ Use a fan if available to aid cooling
5️⃣ Contact your veterinary practice immediately and seek urgent veterinary attention

❌ Do NOT use ice baths or very cold water, as this can make the situation worse.

Heat stroke can develop rapidly, but with awareness and quick action it is often preventable.

Please help keep our four-legged friends safe this summer by sharing this information. ❤️🐶

I really like this chart, it’s very clear and easy to read. Please don’t put your furry friends in danger. Remember they...
23/05/2026

I really like this chart, it’s very clear and easy to read.

Please don’t put your furry friends in danger.

Remember they have a furry coat on and no shoes and don’t sweat like we do

🐶🐾🐕☀️🥵

☀️Hot weather☀️As temperatures rise, it's important to remember that dogs can overheat much more quickly than we do.Here...
22/05/2026

☀️Hot weather☀️

As temperatures rise, it's important to remember that dogs can overheat much more quickly than we do.

Here are a few simple ways to keep your dog safe this summer:
🐶 Walk during the cooler parts of the day – early morning or late evening.
🌡️ Always provide plenty of fresh, cool water.
🌳 Make sure your dog has access to shade and well-ventilated areas.
🚗 Never leave your dog in a parked car, even for a few minutes.
🐾 Check pavements before walks – if it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws.
💦 Cooling mats, paddling pools and frozen treats can help keep them comfortable.

Signs of heatstroke can include excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, vomiting, wobbliness or collapse. If you notice any of these signs, move your dog somewhere cool, offer water and seek veterinary advice immediately. 👩🏼‍⚕️🩺🐾

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