11/07/2025
Happy Friday everyone!👋
I've been a bit quiet on here as life is incredibly busy at the moment and...well we've been trying not to melt away in this heat!
At this time of year there's 3 things we need to watch out for and thats the heat, grass seeds and ticks.
TICKS!
If you see a tick do not worry, if you give regular treatment then they will die very quickly and fall off. If you dont give regular treatment or you understandably want it gone then I highly recommend a tick twister. Its very important you remove the body with the head intact and personally a tick twister guarantees this compared to tweezers. If you're struggling or dont have the tool then drop me a message and I'll remove it for you!
Once removed it is up to you to seek your own vengeance, whether that is squashing, burning or drowning ill leave that up to you 😂
GRASS SEEDS
Are found in long grass and look like upside down Christmas trees. Although our local fields are very convenient for the dogs and they love them please do be careful as they stick into the skin and track up into the body so easily. Removal can cost hundreds of pounds each time! We cant always avoid them but the most common places are ears, eyes, nose, armpits and between the toes. Signs of a stuck grass seed are excessive licking, scratching, head shaking and soreness.
HEAT
A dog has never died from missing a walk. Please do be careful when going out! I highly recommend going out first thing in the morning before 7am or later at night but even then it is still so hot at night. Take water, take breaks, go down into the river and walk through the woods if its quite warm and familiarise yourself with the signs of heatstroke!
Every dog has different limits based on breed, coat, age, weight and life stage so do what is best for your individual dog not what others do.
If you're concerned your dog is overheating provide cool water and allow them to either lay on or place a wet towel on them to gradually bring their temperature down. If in doubt get straight to the vets as heat can and will kill.
You can keep your dog cool by using cooling mats, frozen toys and treats, wet towels and pools.
Here's my hot boy cooling down by the poolafter his morning walk!
Please note that a dog with dead/matted coat stuck to them CAN NOT efficiently regulate their own temperature. Please brush through your dog's and remove any dead fur or knots, if your dog is matted please book in ASAP as their skin needs to breathe!
Have a lovely weekend guys🌞
