Pets Need A Life Too

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

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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

27/11/2023

The calm before the storm……
Adelaide had and continues to have a huge storm the last 12 hours
Yesterday I popped outside to get something and found this on my lawn 😂

He’s sticking inside this morning as our lawn has flooded with the rain overnight

27/10/2023

For those in Adelaide - this Saturday is your chance to get a free physio assessment for your pooch at the Prospect Street Fair

Prospect Spring Fair is the place to be on Saturday for.....

Free physio assessments for Fido.... or any dog, even if their name isn't Fido 🙂

Food, fun and dogs... there's no better way to spend your Saturday

24/10/2023

You may need to turn the sound down if you have doggo's around - this is HILARIOUS

19/10/2023

someone is having a looooooot of FUN

16/10/2023

For Melbournite's:

IN 24 HOURS HandicappedPets Australia will be exhibiting at The VET Expo 2023, join us!

Connect with industry experts and expand your horizons.

REGISTER NOW! Mark your calendar, and make plans to visit our booth.
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THE VET EXPO IS WHERE THE ENTIRE VETERINARY, ANIMAL HEALTH AND PETCARE WORLDS COLLIDE

11/10/2023

This is likely to be our last pop up stall as our aging bodies struggle with the strain of setting up and pulling down -

The Holdfast Dog Centre is run by a lovely bunch of people and I am happy to support their Christmas Party

Look forward to seeing you there

Please Share!

Our Christmas party is back!

If you or someone you know has a stall (preferably dog related but willing to discuss) please get in touch.

And put the date in your calendar.

30/09/2023

Boston loves having a morning stretch

23/09/2023

All set up ready to go at the Dogs Day Out in Mawson Lakes

30% off sale

(Sale not including mobility assistive devices)

23/09/2023

Come an see us tomorrow from 1100am (or earlier) until 3.00pm on University Parade at the Dogs Day Out in Mawson Lakes

We are having a clearance sale - everything 30% off (not including mobility assistive devices)

We look forward to seeing you all there

16/09/2023

Yep - I know my place !

This is one of those nights ..
We've been told! 🐶👉🛌

28/08/2023

So apparently yesterday was International Dog Day but more importantly in our household anyway was our B Bear's (AKA Boston, B, Bubba Bear, Baby Bear, Bearo, Buzz, Beautiful, .....you get the drift) 8th birthday

I am a terrible Pet Parent as I knew it was coming up but I missed it until this morning

so HAPPY BIRTHDAY Boston - you are all our other Rotties all rolled into one fabulous persona!🐾🎉

26/08/2023

an excellent enrichment strategy at the Blair Drummond Safari Park

20/08/2023

This timely graphic popped up on my personal Facebook memories today, timely reminder in light of recent events and also in line with the RSPCA's new "Good Dogs can have Bad Days" campaign.
Also Another pointer is - don't reach to pat a dog on the head - unless they have a close relationship with a person, they generally do not like someone reaching over their head

17/08/2023

Thank you Vicki Burton - Professional Dog Behavioural Trainer for this share

10/08/2023

Some doggos are just to clever for their own good …….

08/08/2023

This is an excellent example of how to be in a consult room....slow down, be patient, and understanding, recognize they are scared, work with them not against them

31/07/2023

yes, - the walk is for the dog, not for us - put the phone away as well!

14/07/2023

To all the horsey people out there

10/06/2023

Look what happened on my other page 😀

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