Essentially Paws

20/12/2024

Totally misleading headline. Should read: 'Police Dog successfully deployed after man resisted arrest' . They are trained to hold and restrain and only bite down to regrip if the suspect is resisting.

A man has been bitten by a police dog after 25 cars were smashed into during a crime spree overnight.
Read more here: https://trib.al/7TVPNHr

20/12/2024

The dna results: We have decided Evie is a Yorkshire Dale.

19/12/2024

The only thing I need to know about the new Superman movie. It has Superdog!!!

58.2K likes, 1083 comments. “David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan star in the official teaser trailer for - Coming to theaters July 11.”

19/12/2024

Evie's DNA results are in. What do you think her breeds are?

18/12/2024

Wednesday Win: Our Wednesday Win was that Evie, who was previously terrified of the vets, just had her annual check up and vaccinations without any stress or concerns. What's your Wednesday Win?

18/12/2024

DID YOU KNOW?

If you are leaving your pet with anyone on a temporary basis this festive season, please be aware that by law they are responsible for the animal and its day-to-day care during that time including any clinical decisions and veterinary bills that should arise.

We would encourage you to discuss your wishes and make arrangements in case something happens. If you are using a paid for pet sitting service please make sure they understand their obligations and check what insurance they have in place

17/12/2024

Pooch Perfect

17/12/2024

The Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare has issued an urgent appeal to ensure its animals stay warm and safe this winter.

10/12/2024

A trio of ethologists at Eötvös Loránd University, in Hungary, has found, via experimentation, that some dogs are able to remember toy names for up to two years. In their study, published in the journal Biology Letters, Shany Dror, Ádám Miklósi and Claudia Fugazza taught toy names to several d...

06/12/2024

04/12/2024

We are at the Raystede Charity Shop in Lewes today giving out free behaviour advice and a qualified vet nurse is doing health checks. All free. Come along and say hello. Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

02/12/2024

Evie had the best time on Saturday at the Paws On Track Christmas Grotto. Everyone was lovely and the photos are fab. They even sent some funny bloopers. Plus Evie got a personalised tin of treats. Definitely recommend it.

25/11/2024

Winter wee wees…

24/11/2024

Fish4Dogs is currently 20% off for black Friday. In class we use the small bite kibble. No code needed, applies automatically at checkout until 1st Dec.

21/11/2024

Job alert! Raystede is seeking a Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team. Part-time, 3 days a week.

As a Veterinary Nurse you will be expected to support Raystede’s clinical work in our on-site veterinary surgery and assist with the day to day running of the practice. You will build close working relationships with our expert animal care teams, and also be involved with Raystede more widely, as we work to assist as many animals as possible.

Closing date to apply – Wednesday 4 December. To find out more about the role and apply, please visit our website: www.raystede.org/careers

19/11/2024

If you roll in that you are a dead dog!

19/11/2024

Does your pet’s fur protect them from the cold? ❄️

In most cases, yes! But in really wet and cold weather, if your pet isn't able to keep active or get themselves somewhere warm, their fur coat may not be enough. Like us humans, our pets, though thankfully rarely, can develop a dangerous and potentially deadly condition called hypothermia.

Any pet can become seriously ill if the temperature of their body drops too low, and acting quickly and doing the right thing could save your pet’s life.

Here are some key symptoms to look out for during the winter months! And if you suspect your pet may have hypothermia, it’s important to call your vet straight away and follow their advice ⚠️

[Visual description: Infographic about hypothermia in pets. Signs and symptoms include; shivering, drowsiness, confusion, clumsiness, pale gums and loss of consciousness/collapse. What you should do; 1. Call your vet straight away and follow their advice. 2. Get your pet out of the cold. Take them somewhere warm (not hot) and sheltered. 3. If your pet is awake, try to get them to drink some lukewarm (not hot) water. 4. If your pet is wet, use towels to dry them by rubbing them over. Change the towels when they become damp. 5. Be careful not to heat your pet up too quickly, this can be dangerous. Use blankets and towels under and over them to keep them warm. Using hot water bottles and heat pads will heat them too quickly and may cause burns.]