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29/05/2026

25/05/2026

Useful info to have during hot weather

21/05/2026

Cannabis Toxicity in Dogs 🚨🐶

This handsome 7-month-old French Bulldog, Bear, came in to see our vet Glenn as an out of hours emergency. He had suddenly gone off his legs and became confused and very quiet following an evening walk in a local park. 🌳

On examination, there was a strong smell of cannabis on Bear’s breath. 🩺 He was made to vomit, and the smell of cannabis was also present in the vomit, confirming exposure. 🧐

Bear was admitted to the practice overnight for close monitoring, intravenous fluids, and blood tests. 🏥 Thankfully, after supportive treatment and lots of TLC from our overnight team, he recovered well and was able to go home the following day - and has been back to his normal happy self ever since! 🐕

Cannabis can be extremely dangerous to pets⚠️

Dogs are much more sensitive to cannabis than humans, and even a small amount can cause serious symptoms including:
• Drowsiness or weakness
• Confusion or disorientation
• Wobbliness / collapse
• Tremors or seizures
• Vomiting
• Changes in heart rate
• Dribbling urine

Dogs can accidentally ingest cannabis discarded or hidden in parks or public areas, so it’s important to keep a close eye on curious noses during walks. 👀

If your pet ever seems suddenly unwell after a walk, or you suspect they may have eaten something toxic, contact your vet immediately. ☎️ Early treatment can make all the difference.

Well done Bear for being such a brave boy! 👏

27/04/2026

☀️weather = take care of dogs in cars. It only takes a minute or two for a car to bake. And it doesn’t even have to be bright sunshine. Best advice - leave them at home

The charity has urged people to be careful with their pets as temperatures rise

25/04/2026

Nothing says Scottish countryside quite like a weekend at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair!

Soak up the atmosphere, experience countryside sports, and indulge in a spot of shopping.

Plan your visit this summer for a brilliant day out 🌞

13/04/2026

Myth Busting Monday 🧬🐾

“Dogs need boosters every year, no matter what.”

Not quite.

The truth is, many dogs maintain strong immunity for years after their core vaccinations. Boosting “just because” isn’t always necessary… and that’s where titre testing steps in.

Titre testing checks your dog’s existing immunity levels, so you can make informed, science-led decisions instead of guessing.

Less guesswork
More knowledge
Better tailored care for your dog

We’re now offering titre testing at Northwest Breeding Services and yes… we’ve got a fabulous special offer running 😉

Head to www.Northwestbreedingservices.com and send us an enquiry form titled TITRE test to grab your discounted fee.

Because responsible owners don’t just follow routine… they understand it.

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12/04/2026

There is actually a remarkable amount of Giant Hogw**d around the Stirling area. Look out do it and Take care

⚠️ 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐠𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐝 ⚠️

While it might look like an impressive garden plant, Giant Hogw**d is actually one of the most dangerous species in the UK. With spring on the horizon, we want to help our community stay safe.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙩?
Giant Hogw**d is an invasive w**d that can grow up to 5 metres tall. It thrives near riverbanks (like the Forth and Allan Water) and on wasteland, but it's increasingly finding its way into private gardens.

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨?
The sap contains toxic chemicals called furocoumarins. If this sap gets on your skin and is exposed to sunlight, it causes:

☠️ Severe burns and blistering
☠️ Long-term skin sensitivity to UV
☠️ Potential blindness if it touches the eyes

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙩 𝙞𝙩:
1️⃣ The Stem: Thick, green, and covered in prominent purple blotches and stiff white hairs.

2️⃣ The Leaves: Extremely large (up to 1.5m wide), jagged, and deeply "toothed" (looking like a giant rhubarb leaf).

3️⃣ The Height: It towers over native plants like Cow Parsley.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤?
Do not attempt to cut it down yourself. Mowing or strimming it sprays the sap into the air and onto your clothes. Contact a professional!

At K.B. Trees & Hedges Ltd, we are fully equipped and trained to treat and remove Giant Hogw**d safely. We start treatments in April, so now is the time to identify it.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙩?
📸 Stay well back, take a photo, and send it to us via message (or use the form on our website). We can identify it for you and advise on the next steps to keep your family and pets safe.

K.B. Trees & Hedges Ltd 🍃
Professional, Safe, and Trusted across Stirling and beyond.

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09/04/2026

We are for looking at putting a team forward the 2026 Scottish Game Fair and The Game Fair. The Scottish Game Fair team will consist of a 3 Dog A.V Retriever Team & 3 Dog A.V Spaniel Team and reserves, and The Game Fair team will 5 Dog A.V Retriever Team & 5 Dog A.V Spaniel Team and reserves.

We will therefore be having a Viewing Day on Saturday 25th April 2026 for the Scottish Game Fair and The Game Fair Teams, this will be held at Finderlie Farm for both Spaniels and Retrievers.

Spaniels will be held at 9:30am
Retrievers will be held at 1:00pm

The final Spaniel Selection will be held on Sunday 24th May 2026, this will be held at Finderlie Farm at 9:30am.

The date of the final Retriever Selection date will be agreed and confirmed with those taken forward from the first viewing date.

This is an open invitation to anyone who is eligible to run for the Scottish Gundog Team and has a high open working test standard dog.

This will also allow an assessment and consideration for a pool of Dogs to be taken forward for both the Scottish Game Fair and The Game Fair.

We would ask if people who are eligible to run for Scotland would be able to register their interest in trying out for the Game Fair Teams for either Spaniels and Retrievers by emailing their dogs KC Name and Handlers details to [email protected] or by contacting the Captain or Secretary, this will give us an idea on the numbers for the day.

For anyone that can’t make the arranged viewing dates mentioned above, please contact us on the email address and we will look at possible dates to look at the dogs for the forthcoming events.

For anyone that has any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in contact.

Directions
Finderlie Farm – Postcode KY13 0RQ – What 3 Words https://w3w.co/wand.diverts.icebergs

Yours in Sport,
Robin Drysdale
Scotland Team Captain