Hounds On The Downs

11/01/2024

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/vet-issues-warning-over-putting-28419271

Dr Anna Foreman has explained what you should be doing with your dog in cold, wet and snowy weather

10/09/2023

I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone that has entrusted your dogs with me over the last ten years but it time to hang up my walking boots now.
Thank you to you all ❤️

31/05/2023

https://fb.watch/kSCzjifCt-/

26/01/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=696143288640661&id=100047349894568

Puppy Life Skills

We are back up and running for 2023!
The course covers all areas of healthcare, house training, socialising, nutrition and much more! It is run by our nurse Jay, alongside our behaviourist Trixie Howard.

For more information consult our website https://www.coastwayvets.co.uk/services/behaviour/ or email us on [email protected] 🐾🧡💛💚

24/12/2022

- While the holiday season often comes with the excitement of lights, parties and presents under the tree, Christmas brings hidden dangers for dogs. - The RSPCA and Dogs Trust have revealed their best advice for keeping your four-legged friend safe over the festive season.

18/12/2022

https://www.facebook.com/100048135651184/posts/677862843828231/

10/12/2022

03/12/2022

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=588547833078012&id=100057684000568

The 12 Dangers of Christmas!

At number 1 on the 2022 list are those oh so yummy leftovers. With there being so much delicious food around over the festive period, it’s tempting to feed our pets any leftovers to allow them to join in the celebrations.
However, this can cause some serious problems, as pets can suffer from a painful condition called pancreatitis if they are fed too much fatty food. This condition can leave lasting effects on pets and can make them very unwell. Symptoms can include lethargy, bloating, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, painful abdomen and vomiting. Treatment by a Vet is really the only way to ensure your pet recovers.
Aswell as fat , bones can be a risky business around this time...especially cooked ones that may be found in meat treats. Ingestion can lead to splinters of sharp bone posing a real risk of gut perforation. Large quantities of bone may cause a blockage or pose a choke hazard.

19/11/2022

30/09/2022

First time in twenty three years we have mushrooms growing in our garden.
Not all are safe for dogs to eat.
Please beware when out walking what they are eating as there have already been cases of dogs becoming very ill from eating them.

Can dogs eat mushrooms? The answer is—not all of them. Find out all about poisonous mushrooms and which wild mushrooms your dog should avoid at all costs.

27/09/2022

https://www.facebook.com/100047349894568/posts/609321167322874/

Meet the incredibly handsome Hurley!

Hurley was rushed in by his owners when they realised his new lick mat was missing, luckily they got to us quickly and we were able to make Hurley throw it up. Hurley had enjoyed his lick mat so much that he had eaten the whole thing!

Please be careful and monitor your pet when covering toys and mats in tasty treats.

Thankfully Hurley was absolutely fine and made a very quick recovery 🥰

12/09/2022

https://fb.watch/fuDF2FuBsk/

03/09/2022

https://www.facebook.com/100063498161558/posts/511720930954508/

02/09/2022

https://caninearthritis.org/article/on-throwing-balls/

Guest article from the team at Canine Arthritis Management: Hannah Capon, MA Vet MB MRCVS Danielle Pountain, RVN dip AVN dip HE CVN Cert SA hydro Lynsey Tindall, RVN dip AVN Rebecca Barr, BVMS MSc Behaviour MRCVS Melanie Bruder, DipCOT, […]

01/09/2022

https://www.facebook.com/100037234401099/posts/767088954542244/

⚠️ GRASS SEEDS ⚠️

There are still plenty around!

These might look small but in the wrong place they can cause a great deal of trouble (infections, pain, lameness and worse...).

They can become lodged in your dog's ears, eyes, paws and even lungs! If they aren't removed, they often find a way to get under the skin and can start migrating around the body!

If you have been walking your dog in long grass, always check them for grass seeds afterwards 🐾

If you think your dog might have a grass seed stuck somewhere, please contact your vet! 🧑‍⚕️

01/09/2022

https://www.facebook.com/513960265410598/posts/2460250960781509/

Here are some sobering August figures for you

We had 105 surrender requests completed and several other requests to take dogs via other rescues and dog wardens and vets . That is nearly 4 dogs a day.

Of these forms the most were for cockers. These cockers were mostly males and mostly under 2 years of age. More than half had issues - guarding ,snapping, biting and dog reactive

We took into foster 64 dogs meaning we couldn't take approx 40 due to the dogs issues being too severe for us to find a foster home for. ie multiple bites causing hospital treatment . We have a small group of fosters willing to take dogs needing rehab from an experienced fosterer. They are all full and have a waiting list.

We took in 7 dogs that had been dumped and came to us via dog wardens. We usually take one or two every couple of months on average. This will continue to rise.

Today so far we have had 2 surrender requests from owners and one from another rescue re 2 young springers aged 2 ish already on their second litters.

We have 62 dogs in long term foster

We have 108 dogs in regular foster either being assessed , on meet and greet stage or awaiting homechecks

Dog ownership in this country is in a huge huge mess. We are one small charity. Multiply these figures by all the rescues covering all breeds and the figures will be heart breaking. And its going to get worse. The cost of living crisis is going to have a huge impact

We are very very fortunate that we have the funds to help these dogs . What we don't have is places for dogs with issues. We have no room for them nor does anyone else.

What is the answer? Stop breeding . Every dog you produce another one or two or more will end up in rescue or die. You think vets don't put to sleep healthy dogs? What else are they supposed to do? They cant take them all in. I see people breeding and asking questions they should have researched before mating their dog not when the pups have arrived. If you are going to breed then make sure they are already reserved. . Make sure they are adding something to a line or helping to protect a vulnerable breed or to help breed out some of the horrendous traits we have bred in to some breeds. Make sure your dog and bitch have health tests relevant to their breed (and no that doesn't mean they are vaccinated and had a 5 minute vet check). Make sure you check out the home you are selling to. If none of these then don't do it. Your bitch doesn't need to have a litter. Your dog being used as a stud will not calm him down. Stop buying dogs from gumtree or free ads or similar. A good breeder does not need to advertise their litters on websites like that. If a breeder doesn't ask you any questions or checks you out then they are just in it for the money. Make sure they have a return to breeder contract. In 3000 dogs we have seen about 10 of these! Do your research. Then do some more.

We are supposed to be a nation of dog lovers. It sure doesn't feel like it at the moment :(

The photo below is of Roo SA2990 when she arrived 10 days ago. She was so scared that she would only look at the wall. She came to us after being signed over to a vets from a breeding hell hole. Aged about 7 so no use to them any more. Multiple litters. Abused and scared. Only good for making money from. She is a different dog now but still has a way to go. She is one of the lucky ones who ended up in a fabulous foster home