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This is a case from the practice where I work... he was lucky that he could breathe around the stone, and that the referral center could remove it with no damage!
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Meet Rocky!
Rocky had way too much fun at the beach and ended up inhaling a good-sized beach pebble into his airway. Lucky for him, it did not obstruct his airway and after a fun trip to the specialist for removal, he is back to his normal bouncy self.
HEATSTROKE
It has been brought to our attention that some Canine First Aid providers are giving out really bad advice on treating heatstroke.
The latest research from the Royal Veterinary College makes it very clear that if a dog appears to be suffering from the heat you should:
Move them to a cool area (indoors, shade, add fans if available.
Offer sips of water if the dog is able to drink.
Pour water that is colder than the dog over it (I like to concentrate on the belly and groin as these have less hair!).
CALL THE VET for further advice once cooling is started.
Continue cooling during transportation- car fans and AC are useful.
Amd if you don't believe me... read the research!
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-facilities/veterinary-epidemiology-economics-and-public-health/news/new-research-from-the-rvc-suggests-human-heat-health-alerts-could-help-prevent-heatstroke-in-dogs #:~:text=Additionally%2C%20the%20RVC%20advises%20%E2%80%9Ccool,not%20force%20them%20to%20drink)
New research from the RVC suggests human heat-health alerts could help prevent heatstroke in dogs Published: 28 May 2024 | Last Updated: 28 May 2024 15:48:10 New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) which investigated heatstroke in UK dogs has found a strong correlation between the occ...
This is a good video on reverse sneezing... alarming, but not an emergency!
93.7K likes, 1428 comments. “I finally got a video of a doggo reverse sneezing! You guys have only been asking for this video for about a year, and I’ve only been trying to make this video for like, 2 years! I can’t thank my lovely actress, Lilly, enough for her commitment to the role! Now, ty...
Overheated Dog?
Get them into the shade.
Pour cool water over them, preferably from a shower, tap, or hose. Get water on their bellies where they are less hairy.
Call your vet.
Keep cooling the dog on the way to the vets, crank up the car fans or air conditioning.
Heatstroke kills!
Heck! Do not pull!
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You won't make these mistakes if you trian with me!
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Alarming data!
We know veterinary treatment when your dog eats something it shouldn't is expensive... but DIY treatment can kill.
There are DIY methods that work, and we do teach them to people living hours from veterinary care, but all carry risks.
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🐕 Oil Seed R**e is NOT highly toxic to dogs. The scent can be overpowering, causing dogs to get lost. Some dogs suffer allergic reactions to the sap, and they'll probably throw up if they eat it. But it isn't deadly. However, please keep your dog on the footpath through r**e (and any other crops) as any damage causes farmers to lose money.
🐕 Ice is NOT deadly. If it's a warm day, your dog might enjoy some ice in their water bowl or a frozen treat. Freezing food stuffed toys makes them last longer. Raggies soaked in chicken broth and frozen are great for teething. But if your dog is suffering heat exhaustion, avoid ice. The shock of icy water on the stomach could cause vomiting and further dehydration.
🐕 Adders are rarely deadly, but their bites cause very unpleasant and painful wounds. If you suspect an adder bite.call your vet and get there as soon as possible. Carry or stretcher your dog if possible. Cool water might soothe the pain a little, but don't delay getting to the vet. Antivenom is not essential, but your vet will know where the nearest supply is if necessary. Adder bells probably don't work, walking with a stick (which vibrates the ground), and keeping your dog on the path is safest.
🐕Most garden bulbs are NOT deadly. A nibble of a daffodil or bluebell leaf may cause stomach irritation, that's all. Eating a large amount of bulbs could be dangerous. Some garden plants, including Foxglove, Lily of the Valley, and Oleander, are toxic in small quantities and should be avoided.
🐕 Ticks must only be removed with a suitable tick hook or similar tool. They must never be smothered in liquid soap, doused in alcohol, burnt, or squashed. If the tick is disturbed it is more likely to infect your pet (or you!) if it is carrying disease.
📸 Look at this post on Facebook
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If you suspect Bloat call your vet immediately!
I had a fabulous day teaching practical dog first aid today, assisted by my dogs Secret, Rumer, and Cluedo. Oh, and Copper the CPR dummy!
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Give your vet a quiet day today... keep chocolate, hot cross buns, and Easter flowers safely out of your pet's reach!
Happy Easter
I'm doing a First Aid course for a local gundog club in June.
Your regular reminder not to let your dog play with sticks!
📸 Look at this post on Facebook
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Five-year-old Buddy will be thinking twice about picking up sticks in future after one pierced his tongue and he had to be taken for treatment at Vets4Pets Lisburn.
Owner Danielle says Buddy doesn't normally play with sticks but one day he saw other dogs having fun with sticks and ran over to join in. "We heard a loud yelp and he came sheepishly over to us, with his tail between his legs, and we realised he was in pain. We took him to the practice where Becky the vet found the hole under his tongue and treated him with dissolving stitches, antibiotics and painkillers. Becky was so lovely."
Danielle says: "Buddy is doing absolutely great now and we are keeping an extra eye on him – we've even bought him a fake fabric bendy stick from Pets at Home!"
A nice reminder of the hazards of Christmas!
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🐕 We've seen an alarming spike in the number of cases of dogs coming into contact with hormonal cream containing oestrogen (HRT). Since the start of the year we have diagnosed five dogs with secondary exposure to HRT.
HRT is widely used to relieve the symptoms of the menopause and applying it through a skin patch, gel or cream, instead of orally, are increasingly popular ways to administer it.
Read more from our Clinical Director, Gerry Polton, about the effects of dogs being exposed to HRT >> https://bit.ly/46Lnyyc
Dangers dangers everywhere!
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We have been notified that a poisonous plant is being used as decoration in a pot plant that can be purchased in garden centres and possibly florists.
The pot plant is Livistona rotundifolia (footstool palm; also known as Saribus rotundifolius) and pots of these plants are decorated with three fibrous balls. The balls are the skeletonised fruit of Cerbera odollam (su***de tree, pong-pong). Within each fruit is a kernel that is extremely toxic; a single kernel can be fatal if eaten and poses a risk to both pets and people. The toxic compounds in Cerbera odollam are cardiac glycosides, which are also found in foxglove, oleander, lily of the valley and other plants.
If you have these fibrous fruits in your pot plant, remove them and dispose of them safely. It you are worried your pet may have eaten the plant material contact Animal PoisonLine (01202 509 000)or your vet immediately.
Why we don't pull foreign bodies out!
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🎃🐾With Halloween approaching, remember that chocolate can be very dangerous for dogs. Help avoid a fright this season by sharing your chocolate-related safeguards and tips in the comments below to keep our dogs safe!🍫👻🐶
Used his human medicine skills to save the pup after she drowned in the swimming pool
Be very careful when storing pet medicines... some are VERY tasty! We are so pleased that this puppy was OK
Grass seed season is here! As these barbed seeds ripen they can catch in your dogs coat as they brush past. As your dog move the seed wriggles toward the skin and can even burrow its way through!
Every year we remove countless seeds from between the toes, out of the ears, and from behind eyelids. We have even found abscesses in the neck from seeds which have entered through the mouth and referred patients for surgery for seeds in the lungs.
Trim your dogs feet, and perhaps the under side of the ear flap if this is hairy. Brush after each walk and use a coat spray to make the fur more slippery and less likely to attract seeds.
Dogs with reduced ability to control their body temperatures can suffer heatstroke at lower temperatures. High risk dogs include brachycephalic breeds, dogs with a thick coat, puppies, and old dogs.
How hot is too hot for your four-legged friends? ☀️
I would say think twice before taking your dog for any at the beach. The beach is great for a walk but keeping a dog safe and happy all day at the beach is a challenge, especially if you want a snooze and a sunbathe.
There’s nothing more fun than a day out at the beach with your dog, but remember to take precautions to keep your dog safe.
Find out more at thekennelclub.org.uk/summerdangers
Curious dogs and Adders don't mix!
Adders are the only venomous snakes found in the UK and now the weather is becoming warmer they are starting to become more active. Dogs may accidentally encounter these snakes and suffer painful bites - usually to the head and forelimbs. Adders have the typical black/brown diamond pattern on their back, are around 50-60cm long and are commonly found on sandy heaths/dunes, wood/moorlands and rocky hillsides
If you think your pet has been bitten by an adder:
• Do not panic.
• Do not interfere with the bite.
• Do not apply a tourniquet.
• Do not attempt to touch or catch the snake.
• Do not kill the snake – it is a protected species.
• If practical, carry your dog to your car and go to your veterinary surgeon - do not delay seeking advice even if your pet is well.
Bites may or may not cause envenomation, either way they are painful and can cause significant swelling. Venomous bites may cause additional signs of lethargy, drooling, vomiting and collapse. In serious cases adder bites may cause kidney failure, abnormal heart rhythms and bleeding disorders.
Treatment is supportive and most often successful when given promptly so don't delay in seeking treatment
If you have any concerns or information relating to fraud or criminality in food supply chains, or you wish to whistleblow regarding a food business for which you work, contact Food Crime Confidential on 0207 276 8787 (9am to 4pm Monday-Friday) or report via our online service.
At this time of year, posts circulating around social media regarding r**eseed are shared extensively and understandably worry many dog owners. The posts usually state that r**eseed is highly poisonous to dogs, and can cause signs including haemolytic anaemia, blindness, damaged nervous system, digestive disorders and breathing problems.
These posts are misinformation. The signs mentioned are only seen in grazing animals, and most dogs remain asymptomatic after exposure to r**eseed. Dogs can develop gastrointestinal upset if they have ingested some of the plant, and there have been reports of skin reactions which resemble burns, but this is extremely rare and does not happen to every dog which comes into contact with it.
R**e is out and it isn't deadly.
There have been various posts circulating on social media regarding r**eseed, which have been shared extensively and understandably worried many dog owners. The post’s state that r**eseed is extremely poisonous to dogs, and can cause signs including haemolytic anaemia, blindness, damaged nervous s...
⚠️With the recent rise in temperatures, we are seeing a huge increase in calls relating to adder bites, and want to remind anyone out on a dog walk this bank-holiday weekend to remain vigilant⚠️
The adder (Vipera berus berus) is the only venomous snake native to the UK, and is also found across northern Europe. It is a protected species in the UK. Adders are most commonly, but not exclusively, found on dry, sandy heaths, sand dunes, rocky hillsides, moorlands and woodland edges. The clinical signs of an adder bite can include rapid and progressive swelling around the bite site, pain, lethargy, vomiting, bruising, bleeding and collapse.
What should you do if an adder has bitten your pet?
❌Do not panic.
❌Do not interfere with the bite.
❌Do not apply a tourniquet.
❌Do not attempt to touch or catch the snake.
❌Do not kill the snake – it is a protected species.
❌If practical, carry your dog to your car and go to your veterinary surgeon - do not delay seeking advice even if your pet is well as things can change quickly.
If your pet has been bitten by an adder (even if you did not see the snake or are not sure what happened) – contact your vet immediately. Your vet will examine your pet to determine the location of the bite and extent of the swelling.
Veterinary professionals can call us any time on 02073 055 055 if required for assistance with managing cases of adder bites. We also hold a list of Antivenom stockists across the UK so if you do not have any in stock but need some urgently for a case please call us and we can assist you in obtaining some.
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