25/12/2024
Merry Christmas to you all! Just a little heads up if you’re planning on burning off that Christmas dinner with a dog walk on the beach, it appears to have been reported on local pages that palm oil has been washed up on our stretch of coastline, most likely as a consequence of the recent storms. This waxy substance is very attractive to dogs, but if ingested can cause pancreatitis. This extremely painful condition can cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. In some cases hospitalisation is necessary and can be serious. Please be super vigilant if you are walking your dogs on the coastline and if you suspect your dog may have ingested some, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, DO NOT wait for symptoms to develop. Image credit: BBC Worldwide