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29/05/2026

Such a hot week, spent chilling out with these gorgeous munchkins 🐾

24/05/2026

🌟🥵 Hot Weather Myth Busting! 🥵🌟

🐾 It feels a good time to share these again! Every year when temperatures rise posts, articles and interviews try to offer advice on how to help your dog. Unfortunately, some of the information can be harmful, even if shared with the best of intentions

🐾 Lemon Juice: the origin of this myth is unknown, but sadly it is known to have claimed lives. It is claimed that when a dog starts to overheat and develop heat stroke, squirting lemon juice into their mouth can help break down the phlegm build up and help clear their airway. As well as the claim being total nonsense and not doing anything to treat heat stroke, owners may delay seeking veterinary attention while they attempt to get lemon juice into their unsurprisingly reluctant, already stressed dog.

🐾 Cold Vs lukewarm water: We have previously discussed that recently studies have demonstrated better outcomes for heat stroke dogs that are cooled quicker, with no negatives experienced from the use of very cold water as opposed to lukewarm or cool water. The myth unfortunately still persists, but there is no evidence of overheating dogs having heart attacks or going into shock when doused in cold water. If you think your pet is overheating please use the coldest water you have available, worry free.

🐾 Feeding ice cubes: claims that eating ice cubes can cause dogs to develop a gastric torsion circulate every time we have a hot spell,but have been widely disproved. Although the cause of a gastric torsion, bloat or GDV is often unknown, there is no evidence that eating ice would increase the risk. Ice or frozen treats can be given to your pets to enjoy in the heat with no concerns.

🐾 Clipping fur: it is often stated that clipping long haired animals can actually make animals hotter. However, no matter the coat type, long fur will act as an insulating layer and definitely warm pets in hot weather. It is true that it can take months or even years for some coats to grow back as they were, so for many dogs hot weather can be managed without needing drastic haircuts, but if your pet is struggling rest assured removing some of their coat will only help. Ensuring your pet's coat is free from dead hair and matts is important no matter the coat length.

🐾 Remember if you ever see anything on social media or hear something from a friend that you aren't sure about we would be happy to confirm if it's true or not. We can also help get the word out that a new myth is circulating.

24/05/2026

10/05/2026

I’ve had a beautiful weekend chilling out with these lovelies 🐾 so adorable! Thanks for the cuddles girlies x

08/05/2026

04/05/2026

With so many puppies in rescue right now, this feels like the perfect time to talk about something we see misunderstood all the time - puppy play.

Because puppy play can be adorable right up until it looks a little unhinged.

There is bouncing. There is growling. There is dramatic flopping. There are tiny shark teeth. There is absolutely no respect for personal space. And sometimes there is also an adult dog in the background wondering why they were assigned this level of chaos.

So let’s talk about what healthy puppy play actually looks like, what deserves a pause, and when it is time for humans to step in.

Here is the biggest thing we want people to understand:

Healthy puppy play is not just excitement.
Healthy puppy play is balance.

Good play is usually loose, mutual, and responsive. It has rhythm. It breathes. You will often see loose bodies, soft faces, play bows, pauses, role changes, and both dogs choosing to come back after a break. Healthy play should look like a conversation - not one dog bulldozing the other from start to finish.

And yes, puppy play can be loud.

Growling, barking, grumbling, squealing, and all kinds of dramatic puppy nonsense can still happen in normal play. Noise alone does not tell you whether play is safe. Watch the whole dog. Loud can still be healthy if bodies stay loose, play stays mutual, and both dogs recover well.

Where people often get tripped up is in the middle ground.

Sometimes play is not dangerous, but it is getting harder to manage well. It is getting faster and louder without enough breaks. One dog keeps overwhelming the other. Softer signals are getting ignored. An adult dog is looking more and more annoyed. That is the moment to help - not to sit back and hope it sorts itself out.

Then there are the red-flag moments.

If one dog is trying to leave and cannot, if there is cornering or trapping, if bodies are stiff, if there is panic, frantic escape, or no pauses and no relief, the play is no longer balanced. That is when it is time to step in right away.

One more piece that matters a lot - adult dogs are allowed to communicate.

Walking away, growling, lip lifting, air snapping, or giving a brief correction does not automatically mean the adult dog is unsafe. It may mean they are setting a boundary. A fair correction is usually fast, clear, and over. If the adult dog has to keep correcting again and again, that is usually a sign the humans need to step in sooner.

The goal is not to punish.
The goal is to interrupt, lower arousal, and protect the relationship.

Call the dogs apart. Give them a break. Help everyone reset before things spill over.

Proper puppy play is not about whether it looks cute or sounds loud.

Proper puppy play is loose, mutual, responsive, and safe.

When in doubt, pause early.

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