Smiley Canines

08/08/2024

14/05/2024

Mavis + guitar = one chilled out dog 🐕

01/05/2024

Six months after your dog passes you still can't bear to talk about him. Yet, some may say, he was just a dog.
You reach under your bed and stumble across an old toy of his and burst into tears. Yet he was just a dog.
After a long and mentally draining day at work. you'd give anything to be able to come home and just cuddle with him. Yet, he was just a dog. Those who have never owned one, will never get it. That dog, was your friend, cuddle buddy, jogging partner,
playmate, anxiety reliever, alarm
clock, guard dog.. etc

21/04/2024

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29/03/2024

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The RSPCA is raising money to help keep pets in loving homes through providing vital veterinary vouchers.

20/03/2024

💛 National Day - 20th March 2024. 💛
Raising awareness about dogs' emotional needs, using a cautionary colour to help create a supportive environment for them.

💛⬇️ How to Celebrate National Day

💛 Dress a Dog in Yellow
Those pet owners who have dogs that struggle with anxiety may be interested in celebrating by dressing their dog in yellow. From a yellow sweater or raincoat, depending on the weather, to a yellow ribbon or collar, National Day offers the ideal opportunity for people to communicate to the world that their pets might need some extra space.

My Anxious Dog UK

15/03/2024

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Award-winning range of nervous dog harnesses, leads, vests, lead covers & more. Help your reactive, nervous or anxious dog get the space they need on walks.

13/03/2024

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04/03/2024

There is no excuse.
Please get your cats neutered Thank you Crowther's Critter Sitter for kindley offering transport.
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20/02/2024

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Please help us achieve our goal.

Please help us reunite more missing animals.

The more people following us the better chance we have of reuniting beloved pets.
We aim to be the best and largest dog searching charity network in the UK and need your help.

Our target is to reach 100,000 followers on Facebook by the end of February. Can you help us do it.

Please press, like and follow us.
Share with your friends and family and ask them to do the same.

Let's make the Drone To Home Charity the best it can and get those beautiful beloved pets home.

Big virtual hugs.

Drone To Home Team ❤️

14/02/2024

Humans may love lilies but cats certainly don’t. Please be careful 🐈💐

13/02/2024

This is an interesting article about aromatherapy oils being used in burners.
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02/02/2024

We are so pleased to welcome Nichola to our team. If you’ve been in the salon recently you may have already met her.

Nichola is a City and Guild qualified groomer qualifying in 2015. She will be employed here at the salon to help with all our regular customers pups and new customers alike. ☺️🧡

Here she is with her little dog Lincoln.
Welcome to the team Nichola! ❤️

01/02/2024

Just thought I would post an update. Unfortunately I am still unable to open my diary, things are moving very very slow 🐌 my patience are really being tested, it's in the hands of the RVI so hoping and praying🙏🙏 they can operate soon.
Unfortunately I still can't give any timeline when I will be fit enough to work.
Sorry if I have not returned any messages my work number is switched off any queries you can still reach me through messenger.
Thank you all for your continued support.

Bev

29/01/2024

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29/01/2024

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26/01/2024

Do anyone recognise this dog ??

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REUNITED ♥️

APPEAL TO PUBLIC TO FIND OWNER OF THIS BEAUTIFUL GIRL

ANYONE RECOGNISE THIS DOG ?? BIRTLEY AREA Chester Le Street DH2

She was straying for a few days Sighted a couple of times, on the lines behind LAMESLY Road in Birtley area, Heworth area then eventually contained in a garden in Felling Gateshead on Friday 26.1.24. She was wearing a pink/red collar chipped but not upto date.

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22/01/2024

There's no excuse, please neuter your cats.
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21/01/2024

I have copied this post from a ex colleague who works at the PDSA..I have nursed hundreds of Parvo cases and not all make it, it is relentless and heartbreaking for all involved.

Sharing this again as dogs still being admitted into our isolation ward with Parvo 😢😢 and some of these furbabies don't make it home 😭.It's so heartbreaking to nurse these poorly patients 😢
Please Vaccinate 🐶

People with dogs in the North East please be aware there is a serious parvo epidemic particularly Sunderland, South Shields, Durham area. Parvo is highly contagious and can live on clothes, shoes, in the garden, park etc. Do not socialise your dog with any dogs who have gastrointestinal illness, avoid areas frequently crowded with dogs, vaccinate and keep up with boosters, and please ring your vet straight away if any vomiting or diarrhoea. Stay safe out there guys. 🐶❤️

Nursing these patients is so heartbreaking . Multiple dogs from the same household dying. Even vaccinated dogs are getting gastroenteritis but at least they have more of a chance to fight it.

It's relentless. 😭💔

21/01/2024

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19/01/2024

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18/01/2024

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LETS TALK ANTIFREEZE POISONING..
Ethylene glycol is an odorless, sweet-tasting, organic chemical that’s found in antifreeze, and it’s poisonous to cats and dogs. It’s used in many products to help prevent liquids from freezing at cold temperatures or to aid in temperature regulation for air conditioning systems.☣️⚠️⚠️⚠️

Because of ethylene glycol’s varied uses, it is found in many home and industrial items such as antifreeze, windshield washer fluids, de-icers, solvents, and condenser fluids. 🧴

Less than ½ tablespoon🥄🥄 of antifreeze can be lethal for your pet.

If you think your pet has ingested seek immediate Veterinary attention.

Here are the symptoms of antifreeze poisoning to watch for and what to do if you think your cat got into antifreeze.

Symptoms of Antifreeze Poisoning in Cats.🐈‍⬛🐈

The guidelines below will give you an idea of what you could see at each stage, depending on how much time has passed since exposure to this lethal chemical.

Stage 1: 30 minutes to 12 hours after exposure (acute signs of toxicity)

This is the most important time to seek veterinary treatment. For the antidotes to be effective and prevent permanent damage, treatment must be initiated in the first 4 hours.

Clinical Symptoms: vomiting, lethargy, incoordination, increased urination, seizures, and coma

Pets may act like they are “drunk” at this stage of toxicity.

Stage 2: 12-24 hours after exposure (false recovery)

This phase of the toxicity does not always occur.

Clinical Symptoms: dehydration, depression, low body temperature

Initial clinical symptoms and pet’s outward appearance will improve, but internally, toxic effects are still occurring.

Stage 3: 12-24 hours after exposure (kidney failure)
Typically, if your pet reaches this stage of toxicity, the prognosis for recovery is poor.

Clinical Symptoms: lethargy/depression, vomiting, seizures, not eating, kidney failure, and death
At this stage the kidneys have severe damage, so the body is no longer able to filter the blood and produce urine.

⚠️⚠️Symptoms of Dog Antifreeze Poisoning⚠️⚠️

Is there a chance your dog 🐕🐶has ingested antifreeze?

If so, it’s crucial that you learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of antifreeze poisoning.

Stages of Dog Antifreeze Poisoning Symptoms

The symptoms of antifreeze poisoning come in stages and get worse as the condition progresses.
The earlier you spot these symptoms and get your dog veterinary care the better.

Below are the different stages of dog antifreeze poisoning symptoms:

Early symptoms of dog antifreeze poisoning include:

Vomiting🤮🤮🤮
Vomiting is one of the first signs of antifreeze poisoning in dogs. You may notice the color of the vomit looking slightly green, and if so, you can be sure your dog has ingested antifreeze. However, the color of the vomit is not always an indication of what’s going on with your dog.
Confusion and Lack of Coordination

Within the first half hour of ingesting antifreeze, dogs will become confused and disoriented. They may wander around and may also have trouble coordinating their bodies. They may stumble and fall easi
Excessive Urination and Thirst 🚰🚰

Antifreeze poisoning causes excessive thirst within the first 30 minutes of ingestion. This excessive thirst then leads to excessive, uncontrollable urination. These symptoms are some of the telltale signs your dog is dealing with antifreeze poisoning, especially if the symptoms are sudden and acute.

Seizure

Some dogs may start having seizures within the first hour after ingesting antifreeze. Seizures can be symptoms of a variety of other dog health conditions, but if you see them in conjunction with other symptoms on this list, you should be concerned about the possibility of antifreeze poisoning
Progressing Symptoms
As antifreeze poisoning progresses, your dog may start experiencing the following symptoms

Severe Dehydration

The longer the poisoning progresses, the more the dog will become dehydrated from antifreeze poisoning. Since dehydration is more of a silent symptom than those listed already, some pet owners may not recognize that their dogs have reached this second stage of antifreeze poisoning and may mistakenly believe the symptoms are easing up.

Increased Heart Rate ❤️ 💙

During this stage, the dog will also suffer from an increased heart rate. The dog may be unable to rest well because of this, and may be anxious, frightened, or weak as a result of the heart rate issues as wellThis symptom usually occurs about 12 hours after the dog ingests antifreeze
Difficulty Breathing

Difficulty breathing or an increased breathing rate can occur along with antifreeze poisoning as well. Although these symptoms are slightly less common than the others listed here, they are still potential signs that your dog is dealing with antifreeze poisoning

Breathing problems usually begin about 24 hours after the dog ingests antifreez

Advanced Symptoms
Once your dog has reached the advanced stage of antifreeze poisoning, the following symptoms may begin to occur.

Kidney Failure

Kidney failure is likely to occur in dogs with antifreeze poisoning about three days after the ingestion of the antifreeze. As the kidneys shut down, they will become painful and may cause the dog to show signs of serious pain as well.
They will stop producing urine, which means the dog will not be able to urinate anymore. This, in turn, will cause the dog to become much sicker much more quickly, and will also lead to severe weakness and lethargy as the kidneys continue to shut down.

Seizure
Dogs who are in the last stages of antifreeze poisoning are likely to suffer from frequent seizures. They may also go into a coma as a result of the effects of the poisoning on the nervous system. Seizures and coma can occur at any time during the poisoning, but are more likely around three days after ingestion.
Lethargy and Weakness
By this stage, dogs will become extremely lethargic and depressed. They will be unable or unwilling to get up and move around, and they may be so weak that they cannot even sit up. Dogs may simply stay in a resting position without moving

Death

Finally, the dog will die from antifreeze poisoning if it is left untreated. If a dog is treated within eight hours of ingesting antifreeze, she has a good chance of surviving. If not, however, there is very little vets can do for a dog suffering from antifreeze poisoning.

If this post promotes awareness and saves one animal its worth it.
Let's keep your pet's safe 🙏 ❤️

Bev
RVN ( Smiley Canines)

18/01/2024

Just a reminder to wash / wipe your dogs paws after walks 🐕🐕.

🤔WHY ?🤔

🧂Salt / 🍙Grit although is great for us especially in this weather keeping us mobile, but did you know it can be an irritant as the rough crystals can be painful cutting into your dog's pads.🐾🐾

Additionally, prolonged or repeated exposure to salt can cause dryness,cracking, and worse case burns to the paws.

Salt can also be ingested when a dog licks their paws clean after a walk.

Lighter cases of salt ingestion may simply cause digestive upset.
But this may be difficult to differentiate from salt poisoning in the early stages, so it’s best to seek Veterinary Advice.👩🏼‍⚕️👨‍⚕️if you are worried at all.

Some of the symptoms of salt poisoning include…

• Vomiting and diarrhoea.
• Loss of appetite.
• Dehydration.
• Excessive thirst or urination.
• Mouth ulcerations (depending on the specific compound ingested).
• Weakness, lethargy, uncoordinated walking, or collapse.
• Tremors or seizures.

This is WHY 🤔🤔its a good idea rinse🚿💧 your dog's paws with warm water after they've been exposed to salt / grit, and just take a minute to examine their paws looking out for any signs of irritation, burns or discomfort.

Bev 🐾🐾
( Smiley Canines)

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16/01/2024

11/01/2024

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11/01/2024

I thought I would share this money saving hacks for pet owners.
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09/01/2024

If anyone missed GMTV this is the moment Drone to Home found 📸 missing Ulysse after 12 days missing caught and trapped in a bush.
Let's help raise awareness and funds for the amazing work Drone to Home do 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏


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