Fido Finesse Canine Grooming Studio, Antrim

17/08/2024

Closed for summer break
17-31 August 2024
Any messages or calls received during this time will be returned week commencing 2 Sept.
Thankyou

31/05/2024

⚠️ REAS WOOD: CAUTION!

https://www.facebook.com/share/YWcRRPbxXmbjkDqo/

Update: 1.6.24 at 3.50pm. A water sample taken by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs today at Rea’s Wood, has shown that the water is back within normal limits.

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Due to the result of a water sample taken by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs yesterday at Rea’s Wood, they have advised that the water is avoided for the next 72 hours. If walking dogs in the area, please keep them on a lead to avoid entering the water.

20/05/2024

Still missing, please share.
His family is devastated 😭

19/05/2024

Missing: Milltown Road area of Antrim.

19/05/2024

MIssing: Milltown Road area, Antrim

31/03/2024

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🐰 Hopefully all those Easter Eggs and Chocolates are safely out of reach from your furry friend. Here is a handy chocolate calculator should Fido be naughty and raid your chocolate stash!

Dog chocolate toxicity poisoning can be fatal. Use our dog chocolate calculator to find out whether your dog has eaten a dangerous amount.

30/03/2024

The Shop will be CLOSED for Easter Break Mon 1st to Sunday 7th April 2024.
Any messages during this time will be answered when I return.
Have a lovely Easter folks 🐰

30/10/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064480490513/posts/735541151938561/

🎃This please consider our animals and minimise the impact on, pets, farmed animals and wildlife in the area. More info: https://uspca.co.uk/fireworks-and-your-pet

16/09/2023

Closure Notice..
https://www.facebook.com/100069134052952/posts/645499564431173/

Further to notification received from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency regarding blue/green algae blooms found at Antrim Loughshore Park, the slipway at Antrim Loughshore Park will be closed until further notice for launching personal watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and jet skis.

People are advised not to swallow, swim, or allow pets in the water. Avoid all contact with the algae, as contact may result in skin rashes, eye irritation, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, and/or muscle and joint pain.

Members of the public can report a suspected bloom through the NIEA incident hotline at T: 0800 80 70 60 or email [email protected] with a photo if possible, and details on the location of the potential bloom.

Alternatively, the free 'Bloomin Algae' App https://www.ceh.ac.uk/our-science/projects/bloomin-algae enables members of the public to submit photos of the bloom taken on their phone and state what activity takes place at the location, so that the potential risks to people and animals can be assessed.

09/07/2023

Benone
https://www.facebook.com/100064480490513/posts/659232399569437/

Due to wind conditions, the local bathing water operator has issued red flag warnings at Benone as a precautionary measure. More info https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/blue-green-algae National Trust NIDiscover Northern Ireland Causeway Coast and Glens Borough CouncilnidirectPolice Service of Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland Environment LinkRNLI Lifeguards Northern Ireland

09/07/2023

Downhill-Benone areas https://www.facebook.com/100064480490513/posts/658945409598136/

❗️UPDATE: Suspected blue-green algae spotted in Downhill area and may move towards Benone 🚩 Follow all red flag warnings and do not enter the water, let your pet go in the water or let them come in contact with algae on the shoreline. More info https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/blue-green-algae Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council RNLI Lifeguards Northern IrelandDiscover Northern Ireland nidirect Police Service of Northern Ireland UTV Northern Ireland BBC News NI CoolFM969 Coleraine Times

06/07/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064388241247/posts/655403549949247/

Blue Green Algae warning for Castlerock and Portstewart

The National Trust said on social media that a potentially toxic blue-green algae had been found at beaches in Portstewart and Castlerock. | UTV News

28/06/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=600405778940552&id=100069134052952

**Update! As of Wednesday 28 June at 12pm, the water has returned to an acceptable level for bathing**

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 ⚠️

Following the recent heavy rainfall, water samples taken from Lough Neagh by DAERA (Rea's Wood area), have shown a high microbial count and an 'Advice Against Bathing Notice' has been issued.

We advise that all children, adults and animals avoid using the water in the area until further notice.

Temporary signage has been put in place advising of this.

For more information please contact
✉️ [email protected]
📞 028 9034 0139

07/06/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=640076924829140&id=100064805136479

Following tests carried out yesterday, Tuesday 6 June, Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed a presence of blue-green algae at Ballyronan Marina and Battery Harbour.

It is advised that all contact with the water is avoided until further notice. Farmers and pet owners should also ensure that their animals do not have access to this water, as the algae can produce toxins that are highly poisonous and often fatal to pets.

The Council has erected signage warning the public of the presence of the algae at these sites and advise that dogs are kept on leads at all times.

For further information and advice please contact the Council’s Environmental Health department on: 03000 132 132 or email [email protected]

02/06/2023

For info, another possible blue algae area.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=758645746053844&id=100057252768198

It has just been brought to my attention that several dogs have died in the last 24hours of being on the shore of lough Melvin at the park in Garrison. There is no visible algae in the water but a sludge on the shoreline and several of the dogs rolled in.
A distressed dog owner got in touch to say her dog last night died 25 mins after being in contact with this sludge!!!!
Please share this far and wide so no one else has to suffer the distress of loosing a beloved pet!
I’m also concerned as my son was swimming in the lake during the week and had been vomiting today!!!!!
I was at the lake tonight with my pup and this is not good, it’s a beautiful place loved by so many!!!
So til we find out what this is keep your dogs on leads and away from the water and shore line
PLEASE SHARE

25/05/2023

https://www.facebook.com/784187528335453/posts/6246603148760503/

The Trust reported what it suspected was "Blue Green Alagae " on the foreshore at Rea's wood Antrim Loughshore on the 8th May 2022 and was ignored!

25/05/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=579857397662057&id=100069134052952

Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed a presence of blue-green algae and Hemlock Water Dropwort in Lough Neagh ⬇️

NIEA were alerted on Friday 19 May 2023 to a report of the death of a dog that had been in the water at Lough Neagh.

NIEA carried out a number of tests over a few days to investigate if there was evidence of an algal bloom in the water. No visual evidence of an algal bloom, dead fish or any other signs of water pollution including sewage were detected at that time.

As a precautionary measure a water sample was taken for algal analyses. No blue green algae were found in the water sample analysed by NIEA.

Further samples were collected along the shore at Rea’s wood on 23 May 2023 and analysis has confirmed the presence of an algae called Microcystis sp. in small amounts washed up on the shore. Microcystis sp., is a blue green algae which can produce toxins that are highly poisonous and often fatal to pets.

In addition, a large amount of the toxic but fairly common plant Hemlock Water Dropwort (Oenanthe crocata) was observed growing in the wooded area along Rea’s Wood.

Hemlock water dropwort (poison parsnip) is perhaps the most poisonous indigenous plant in Britain and Ireland. This is a native plant, not an invasive species, and it grows mostly in wet meadows along river courses and adjacent to lakes. It is highly toxic to humans and domesticated animals if ingested - although the roots are more toxic than the above-ground parts.

Dog Owners should always be aware of the dangers posed by all poisonous plants and algae growing in the environment, but especially along riverbanks and in wet grassland or edges of lakes.

The Council has erected signage warning the public of the presence of blue-green algae and Hemlock Water Dropwort in the area and advising that dogs are kept on a lead at all times.

23/05/2023

Update 25 May.
NIEA has confirmed Blue Green Algae and errected signage.

Another dog has sadly passed away within minutes of visiting Reas Wood, Loughshore Antrim on 19 May 2023. Please DO NOT LET YOUR DOG ENTER OR DRINK WATER FROM THE LOUGH. Keep dogs on leads at all time if in the area.

If follows a number of similar deaths last year after which tests found no toxins in the water