Bewdley Boarding Kennels & Cattery

12/08/2024

It warms my heart when we get a review like this.
It makes all the hard work worth it.

23/07/2024

UPDATE the workers have started today, any problems getting to us please call 01299 400793.

I have been informed that from the 5th-13th August the road to us is being resurfaced, as this is single lane for cars this is going to cause a little disruption for our customers.

06/07/2024

Check out bbkennels🐾’s video.

26/06/2024

Is it true that if we use cold water on heat stroke pets they will go into shock?

One of the most common things we still hear is that we can only use tepid water on a pet with heat stroke, incase they get some complications like hypothermic overshoot, peripheral vasoconstriction hindering a cooling response, and cardiogenic shock...

We have heard not to use cold water in case it causes shock... this rarely happens!

But guess what? In a recent study over 26% of dogs presented with heat stroke died, with flat faced breeds making up nearly half of heat stroke cases seen in the study.

You should:

💧Get someone to call the local veterinary practice and tell them you're going to travel down with a heat stroke patient
💧Pour, hose or if possible immerse the pet in very cold water (this should obviously be done under constant supervision, ensuring the head is fully above water and immersion should not be attempted if the animal is too large, or you are unable to do so without hurting yourself)
💧NB: If using a hose pipe, make sure it has run through until cold, as they can often contain water that is extremely hot in the tubing initially
💧Do not drape in towels and leave them in situ. Keep the cold water flowing.
💧Move to a cool, shaded area
💧Prepare to transport to vets in a cold, air conditioned car

In studies they found that:

🌅International consensus from sports medicine organisations supports treating EHS with early rapid cooling by immersing the casualty in cold water.
🌅Ice-water immersion has been shown to be highly effective in exertional heat stroke, with a zero fatality rate in large case series of younger, fit patients.
🌅Hyperthermic individuals were cooled twice as fast by Cold Water Immersion as by passive recovery.
🌅No complications occurred during the treatment of three older patients with severe heat stroke were treated with cold‐water immersion.
🌅Cold water immersion (CWI) is the preferred cooling modality in EHS guidelines and the optimal method applicable to UK Service Personnel
🌅Studies suggest using either ice-water or cold-water immersion

The best intervention is PREVENTION, but if you find yourself with an animal with heat stroke, using cold water either by pouring, hosing or ideally (if safe) immersion then this may help reduce their temperature to safe levels while you transport to a veterinary practice.

Read more below:

https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/cool-icy-cold-or-tepid

19/06/2024

Training tips from our 4 legged friends!!

11/05/2024

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16/04/2024

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Bewdley Boarding Kennels and Cattery

03/04/2024

BBK is now on Tik Tok ♥

12 Followers, 6 Following, 18 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by bbkennels🐾

22/03/2024

Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV), also known as Alabama Rot, is a rare but potentially fatal disease that has been identified in some dogs in the UK in the last decade. Joshua Walker, Internal Medicine Specialist at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, gives an update on CRGV an...

20/03/2024

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Hi, my name is Jack and this fundraising is regarding mine and my partners… Jack Haigh needs your support for Relocation to India after losing right to remain

04/03/2024

Info for our cat customers.

From 10th June 2024 all cats over 20 weeks old must be microchipped and registered on a database .
We include a microchip in our Kitten Starter Package.
For more information on microchipping please call reception and speak to one of our Veterinary Nurses .

13/02/2024

As you all know in April the minimum wage is increasing, which is great for employees but not employers. Unfortunately our prices must reflect this.
So all bookings from the 1st April will be charged at our new rates.

19/01/2024

Hi Everyone, the link to the booking system is now live, just click the 'contact us' button.
You will be asked to confirm your email address, if we have registered you on the new system then you will be sent a password link. If your email is not found then it may be that we haven;t set up your account yet so please call or email and we will do it for you.

13/01/2024

Our full terms and conditions are now available in the 'about you' section.

07/01/2024

To all our customers, we are pleased to announce that we have a new booking system, so when you book in with us now you will receive a booking confirmation email, you will also receive reminder emails for your booking and for vaccinations.
The link will be available to all in the next month but for early access please show your interest in registering for your account so that you can send booking requests and up date details such as vaccinations and contact details by emailing either [email protected] or [email protected] so that we can give you a temporary password for registration.
We are still in the process of manually extracting our customer data base from our stone age system to our up to date system, so please bare with us. Everyone

04/01/2024

⚠️ Information from Severn Edge Vets

⚠ Alabama Rot - confirmed case ⚠

Unfortunately we have seen a confirmed case of Alabama Rot, also known as CRGV, this time in the Cleobury Mortimer area. An additional case is suspected but not yet confirmed.

While there is no need for panic, we're advising dog owners to be vigilant and to contact their vet if their dog develops unexplained skin lesions, particularly on the legs or paws.

We don't yet know what causes CRGV and it remains a very rare disease. Most cases occur between November and May and there is some evidence of a link to walking in wet, muddy woodland areas. It may be beneficial to wash and dry your dog after a muddy walk. Current advice is that there is no need to avoid walking in certain areas.

Signs to look for:

▪️ Skin sores not caused by a known injury, particularly on the legs or paws
▪️ Swollen skin
▪️ Redness

Signs that may be seen if kidney problems develop:

▪️ Vomiting
▪️ Changes in behaviour such as fatigue or lack of appetite

Further information can be found at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists dedicated page ➡️ www.alabama-rot.co.uk

03/01/2024

Jimmy has had a great time staying with us, having lots of cuddles from our team and playing in the paddock, he has also had the added pleasure of Shannon from Pawsitive Vibes Pet Care Wyre Forest taking him off site for walks in the forest.

22/12/2023

20/12/2023

Everyone

09/11/2023

Do you want your pet smelling beautiful after it's stay with us then why not have them pampered.
Both cat and dog treatments available.
Please get in touch for more info.

Bath and Nails for your pampered pooch or feline

09/11/2023

Pawsitive Vibes Pet Care Wyre Forest. My daughter Shannon is offering walks in the Wyre Forest to all our doggie boarders.
If you are interested please get in touch with her.

09/11/2023

Yes, yes, and yes! Working with animals comes with a HUGE amount of responsibility. It doesn’t matter if you’re a groomer, boarder, house sitter, walker, veterinary care assistant, veterinary nurse, veterinary receptionist, veterinary surgeon, cat sitter, hydrotherapist, physiotherapist, holistic therapist, I know I’ve not included everyone and please do not take that personally! As you are ALL so very very important to the health, welfare, and wellbeing of our pets.

Your job, whatever your role, plays a massive part in that pets life. It is not a hobby, it is not an easy option, it is a choice, a vocation, a calling to care for pets who are often the most important part of somebodies life! That means you have to do your best and be your best by learning as much as you can, and realising that you should never be undervalued.

In many people’s lives their pets are one of the most important, sometime the most important. Your work, your care, your dedication, is worth everything.

So the next time someone thinks your job is just cuddling animals, remember this post. Cuddling is lovely, but your job is so much more than that ❤️

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17/10/2023

'Fluffy Butts are back in action.
On-site bath and nail clipping service.

Hi Guys 🐶🐱

After having my Beautiful Little girl Lily, Fluffy Butts is back in Action and ready to get you pets smelling heavenly after their holiday at Bewdley Boarding Kennels & Cattery.

I am offering the following treatments for both 🐱 and 🐶, we offer a range of products to accommodate all pampered pets, please see attached photo for prices🐾

If you would like to book your pet to be pampered before they return home, please send a message or speak to a member of staff when you drop them off for their holidays 🐾

13/10/2023

Everyone Help needed. One of our lovely customers due to personal circumstances unfortunately has to rehome her fur baby. The owner has tried rescue centres but they are all full so if any of my wonderful customers, family or friends could give Tilly a new home please get in touch.
Below is a bit of info about Tilly.
Everyone meet Tilly, she is 12 years old. all her injections up to date.
She doesn't like dogs, and is scared of children.
She is a mix of indoor and outdoor cat, likes to be out in dry warmer weather. Inside in the cold and rain.
She likes to lay on a blanket on the sofa near you. She is extremely vocal, let's you know she's around, can be very loud sometimes. She would suit an older family that love cats. No children or dogs, but unsure of cats now as its been 6 year's.

26/09/2023

Everyone
Update... I have now been informed that the date of the one way system will be the 19th October for possibly 2 years.
From the 2nd October the bridge in Bewdley will be one way.
Please give yourself enough time to get to us for your appointment time.

19/09/2023

Big kids having fun.

19/09/2023

And of course Lily had to be part of our party as she's taking over Kaitlin Leadbetter job.

30/07/2023

21st August for a few weeks so if you've got a booking then please check your route.

Road Closure - Bewdley - Wyre Forest District - 1463163   WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (B41

25/07/2023

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We've made a couple of changes to our contact emails.

To make a booking please either call 01299 400793 or email [email protected] this email goes straight to reception who will endeavour to answer within 24 hours.

[email protected] (kennel & cattery manager) is for sending proof of vaccinations and record sheets).

[email protected] (office manager) is for payment & balance enquiries.