Pets Need A Life Too

30/11/2024

Be careful what festive plants you have around the house

Watch out for these harmful Christmas plants ⚠️

29/11/2024

🌟 Enrichment for Senior & Mobility-Challenged Pets: More Fun, Less Boredom! 🐾
Did you know that mental and sensory stimulation is just as important for aging pets as it is for puppies and kittens? 🧠✨ From slow feeders that boost digestion to interactive toys that keep their minds sharp, enrichment helps pets stay happy, healthy, and engaged!
💡 In our latest blog, we explore:
🐕 How to keep aging pets mentally sharp
🐾 Fun, non-food activities like scent trails and sensory gardens
🧩 Brands like My Intelligent Pets, Trixie, Nina Ottosson, and KONG for brain-boosting toys
💛 Need tailored ideas for your pet? We're here to help with customized recommendations!
👉 Read the full blog now and discover how to make your pet’s golden years their happiest yet!
🐾 What’s your pet’s favourite enrichment activity? Share below—we’d love to hear! 🐶🐱

click on the link to read the full post

https://www.handicappedpets.com.au/enrichment-for-aging-and-mobility-challenged-pets-keeping-minds-sharp-and-tails-wagging/

26/05/2024

We have a conundrum…….

19/05/2024

My poor geriatric cat, Normie, trying to get warm in front of our fake fire

02/05/2024

A new mobile Canine Massage service has become available in the northern Adelaide area

🐾 Home Canine Massage Services Available! 🐾

Is your furry friend in need of some relaxation and healing? Our dedicated Rehabilitation Nurse, Ebony, is here to provide expert canine massage in the comfort of your own home.

Benefits of Canine Massage:
✨ Improved blood flow
✨ Stress reduction
✨ Pain relief
✨ Muscle relaxation
✨ Healing support for injuries
✨ Potential immune system boost

Give your pet the care they deserve. Message us today to book an appointment and learn more about our services! 🐶💆‍♀️🏡

10/04/2024

The face you give when you’re convinced mummy has gone crazy and forgotten to feed you because it’s 4.00pm

(it’s not it’s 3.00pm - someone hasn’t got used to daylight saving ending)

He’s now barking at me to get me to move

05/04/2024

My kids enjoying the sunshine

13/03/2024

A great post from ABC Dogs regarding keeping dogs (and cats) nails trimmed

Thanks to Vicki Burton - Professional Dog Behavioural Trainer for this share

I get it....this isn't going to be as popular as other posts, but this message is really important.❗Especially if you have a dog with behavioural issues.❗❗
Reactive dogs especialy can have this very issue and it is a contributing factor.

Within a few minutes of arriving at a clients home and especially if they are reactive, I glance at a dogs claws.
The majority of the time they are overgrown and I can see the claws have caused their toes to splay out, the huge amount of tightness and tension in the foot and the way those long claws are causing pain to this dog.
I will explain to this client just how very important it is to keep a dogs claws short.....often I am met with jaws dropped and a statement of " I had no idea !".

What I cant describe in the graphic is when they grow too long and dogs walk on a hard surface and for some (if long enough) any surface... there is enormous pressure and pain from those claws being pushed back up. They cannot sink into the ground.
That pressure/energy has to go somewhere and it is right back up into the toe and paw, but that is often just the start of the issues.
That causes a change in how paws move...that changes how joints move...that changes how hips move.
From a few long claws a dog can be in pain in multiple areas in their body.

They are not like our nails at all.
If we have long nails, no problem....it usually doesn't cause us any issues at all.
For dogs though.... they can be in incredible pain and will NOT show it in ways we may recognise easily....however they certainly DO show it in their behaviour.

"I will just walk more on concrete"....
Concrete walks are usually not enough to wear down long claws as they can grow much faster than they are worn down.
Those same concrete walks can also cause serious pain.

The remarkable thing about dogs claws is the nerve/blood supply shrinks back just a little when the claws are cut.
If you have a dog with clear claws you can usually see this as a pinky/red core inside the nail.....DONT cut that.
Trim the claws often enough and that pinky/red core will start to shrink back every time (even if it is a mm)....Over a few weeks or months, that is how you get short claws.
If you need help, see a groomer or a veterinarian.
If they are really long you will need multiple visits (if you are unable to do this yourself).
If you have a dog with black claws, get a trusted groomer to do this or show you how and when to stop.

Cutting claws isn't a cure for behavioural issues....but the pain associated with them can be a major contributor.

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27/02/2024

Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that brings the greatest joy ……..

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/MPwQrZvuGnjusBe7/?mibextid=WC7FNe

03/02/2024

For the love of toys ……

13/12/2023

Sad news - I had intended to have my final stall at the Holdfast Dog Centre’s Christmas show on Saturday but a medical emergency which has seen me admitted to hospital means I will be unable to attend

I hope everyone has a great day anyway