Thor's Paws Dog Care Service

13/08/2024

11/08/2024

New t-shirt designs £20 each plus p&p pm me

01/08/2024

This evening at Hastings old town 200 maroons being fired to celebrate 200 years of the R.N.L.I. Think about 1800hrs.or 18.24 hrs the year they were formed

28/07/2024

Still unable to do big walks but I do have some dates available for dog sitting at their homes

21/07/2024

Ratchet's poker run

21/07/2024

Our Ratchet's poker run winner

14/07/2024

Something for the weekend and "all for charity mate"

13/07/2024

Tired pup must try and up my conversation skills

27/06/2024

As you all know I had an accident back in December, and as such couldn't walk. I am pleased to announce that I will be available for dogs sitting at your house and let outs. Sadly long walks are still a bit too much for me. Please feel free to contact me

27/06/2024

While your out in the sun remember this goes deeper than just your skin, heading to lymph nodes, eyes and brain. F #*k Cancer

27/06/2024

Long read but knowledge is power
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:

Let us investigate the myth behind cooling animals with heat stroke with tepid water.Although it is generally agreed that rapid, effective cooling increases survival in heat stroke, there continues to be debate on the optimal cooling method. As with many things, we often find ourselves with lots of....

13/06/2024

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30/04/2024

❌ RAPESEED! ❌

It’s that time of year again where farmers fields have blossomed into pretty yellow flowers, these plants are called rapeseed. Although it may be tempting to place your dog in the midst to take a scenic photo, please avoid this at all costs!

Rapeseed is extremely poisonous for dogs, especially in highly sensitive canines.

Rapeseed is listed by Dogs Trust as toxic to our dogs if ingested and can cause symptoms such as:

❌Haemolytic Anaemia
❌ Blindness
❌ Damaged Nervous System
❌ Digestive Disorders
❌ Breathing Problems

Even walking through these fields should be avoided! In June 2019, a dog was reported to be suffering from severe open wounds after running through a crop of rapeseed.

Please seek immediate veterinary attention if your dog shows any signs of rapeseed poisoning!

11/04/2024

To all my dog walking friends a lesson I have learnt is get insurance incase of injury

09/04/2024

It's with a heavy heart I have to announce Freya has crossed the rainbow bridge today and joined her brother Thor. Stay nosy,noisy and needy baby girl

08/03/2024

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With around the corner, and many farmers already lambing, it's crucial for owners walking their dogs near livestock areas to always keep their dog on a lead.

A reminder that livestock worrying is an offence, and you could be liable for prosecution and heavy financial penalties if your dog is involved in an incident of this type.

Top tips:
🐶 Pause, check the area has no animals before walking.
🐶 Maintain control of your dog on a short lead.
🐶 Steer clear of animals by using designated paths and allowing ample space.
🐶 Stay alert and take notice of any signs and notices in the countryside.

Livestock worrying—where a dog chases or attacks farm animals—can lead to severe injuries or fatalities, with significant emotional and financial impacts on farmers. Remember, even the most well-behaved pooch may act on instinct and can cause pregnant ewes distress.

Alternative walking routes can be found on websites such as 'Foot Path Map'.

23/02/2024

If your dog attends 'duck school'🦆🎓, his behaviour will be 'fowl'... Who lives next to a "Mr Bark-A-Lot"?
But when it stops being funny, here's some advice on 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗡𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: https://bit.ly/3Ht8dYF

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30/01/2024

I have five calendars left if anyone wants them?

10/01/2024

Just an update I am now out of hospital but sadly I will not be able to resume work for a long time as I need serious physio on my knee

20/12/2023

Good Morning. Its Sue again.
Andy awaits the surgery today.
If he is supposed to be walking your dog and hasnt been in touch im so sorry, but im sure you understand he wants to keep his phone with him but isnt awake often to use it. So sorry.

19/12/2023

Hello Its Sue, Andys wife and PA.
Andy had an accident last evening whilst out dogwalking. he has broken/shattered his kneecap. Hoping for surgery today. he will be contactable on here or on his phone soon. I will update everyone as i go

16/12/2023

If I look sorry enough she will forgive me eating her stuff

16/12/2023

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16/12/2023

Get off

14/12/2023

I'm happy on the inside