Trail Paws

19/01/2025

⚠️ **SCAM ALERT** ⚠️

We've been made aware of a scam involving a fake website claiming that your pet's microchip registration has expired.

This scam appears very convincing, so please be cautious. If you receive an email from **[email protected]**, do not respond.

The scam attempts to trick you into checking your details and paying a fee to renew your registration.

⚠️ **DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM – IGNORE AND DELETE THE EMAIL.** ⚠️

11/01/2025

3x Christmas Treat boxes left
Now reduced to £10.
All natural treats, suitable for age 12 weeks and up.

Also have some packs of Turkey and Cranberry Moist Sausages - £3.00 each or 2 for £5.

06/01/2025

If anyone has sent a WhatsApp message to me in the last month I won’t have received it as WhatsApp booted me out 🙄
All restored now so please get in touch again 😃

03/01/2025

Useful info for the next few days

When considering walking your dog in cold weather, there’s a pretty simple rule to live by – if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for your dog.

But like humans, every dog is different. Where some dogs seem to be made for snow and wet weather, others can struggle in even the slightest of chills. The vet experts at Joii have given some guidelines to help you decide if you should brave the elements or stay in the warmth.

Just looking at the temperature on the thermometer (or if you’re like us, on your phone’s weather app) isn’t enough, you also need to take into account wind chill, wet conditions (rain or damp ground) and how sunny the day is. If in doubt, keep your walk short or skip it all together if your dog can toilet in the garden instead.

31/12/2024

Wishing all our clients, family and friends a Happy New Year.
Thank you all for your support this year 🥂

25/12/2024

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

23/12/2024

🚫TOXIC CHRISTMAS FOODS FOR DOGS 🚫

🍫 CHOCOLATE 🍫
The most common clinical signs of ingesting chocolate are vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, panting or restlessness, excessive urination, and racing heart rate. In severe cases, symptoms can include muscle tremors, seizures, and heart failure.

🦴 COOKED BONES 🦴
Be wary of feeding them cooked turkey, goose and chicken bones as they can easily splinter, causing an obstruction and possibly even piercing your dog’s tummy

🥧 CHRISTMAS CAKE, MINCE PIES & CHRISTMAS PUDDING 🥧
All contain dried fruits such as raisins, currants or sultanas which are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure.

🌰 MACADAMIA NUTS 🌰
Even a small amount ingested can lead to vomiting, hyperthermia and muscle weakness

🧀 BLUE CHEESE 🧀 can cause vomiting, high temperatures, diarrhoea and even seizures.

🧄🧅 ONIONS, LEEKS, GARLIC, CHIVES & SHALLOTS 🧅🧄
Can cause anaemia, look out for signs of lethargy, weakness, pale gums, fainting, reddish urine and decreased appetite.

🍾 ALCOHOL 🍾
Can cause lethargy, respiratory depression, and dangerously low body temperature in dogs.

REMEMBER your Christmas dinner involves a large amount of dangerous foods for your dog, either through being toxic, too salty or too fatty, so please be safe when trying to include your dog on Christmas Day.

If you think your dog may have eaten something that they shouldn’t or they have symptoms including sickness and diarrhoea, speak to your vet straight away.

19/12/2024

14/12/2024

Useful information

HOW TO USE A TICK TWISTER ✅

Do NOT DELAY removing the tick. Prompt removal reduces the risk of contracting Lyme Disease and other tick borne diseases.

Remember to disinfect the bite area and wash your hands thoroughly after removal.

❗️ BEWARE OF MISINFORMATION ONLINE ❗️

DO NOT try to do any of the following:
• Burn the tick
• Smother the tick in Vaseline
• Rub around it with a cotton bud
• Squeeze the tick
• Stick tape over it
• Try to pull it out with flat edge eyebrow tweezers

If you do anything to it while it is attached and feeding other than removing it as described above you will be distressing the feeding tick which will make it more likely to regurgitate it’s blood meal back into the dog and therefore spread tick born diseases such as Lyme Disease and bacteria into the dogs body.

13/12/2024

🎄 Christmas Offer 🎄

Natural Treat Box, 1 Stocking, 1 Treat bauble, 1 pack of Dog Sausages

5 bundles available

Was £25, Now £20.
Message to order

13/12/2024

13/12/2024

🎄Christmas 🎄

Gift Vouchers for Canicross or Dog walking

Vouchers available for:

Canicross Taster Sessions £25
8 week Canicross couch to 5k course £100

Dog Walks - any denomination available

Message/whatsapp for details and to buy.

13/12/2024

❗️MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE LAW❗️

According to the RAC, one-third of UK drivers do not comply with this law and do not restrain their dogs while driving. But not doing so can result in a FINE UP TO £5,000! Which is a pretty big price to pay if you are not aware of the law.

Drivers breaching the rule are deemed to be driving carelessly which means they can be hit with three to nine penalty points and receive a fine of £1,000 that can go up to £5,000 if taken to court.

This is a rule you should have encountered when first learning to drive, as it is stated as Rule 57 in the Highway Code.

“When in a vehicle, make sure dogs, or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly. A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars.”

As the rule states, it is also imperative that even when restrained, your dog cannot cause a distraction to the driver. This means where possible, your dog should be restrained in the back of the car and not sitting up front with you. But it is important to mention that while having a dog sitting in a front seat is not illegal, you may still encounter a fine, and it is not the best practice for safety standards.

The rule also clarifies that a seat belt is not the only option for restraining your dog; cages, carriers and guards are also an option. However, we find that a dog seat belt is the easiest, space-saving solution that ensures you can take your dog with you even at short notice! It’s also a suitable option for all sizes and breeds.

Did you know this? Make sure to share so others are aware of the law 🐶

30/11/2024

🎄Christmas 🎄

Large Natural Treat Selection box. £15.00
Bauble with treats (refillable). £3.00

Message/whatsapp to order

10/11/2024

25/10/2024

🦠 KENNEL COUGH 🦠

If your dog has been spending time with other dogs and now has a cough that sounds like either a goose honking or something is stuck in their throat, then it’s possible that they may have Kennel Cough.

🦠 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 🦠

🔹Kennel Cough is a type of infection that usually causes a persistent hacking cough that can sound like a goose’s honk
🔹If you think your dog is affected then you should phone your vet for advice
🔹Kennel Cough is not dangerous to most dogs, but can be more serious to young puppies, older dogs and dogs with underlying health conditions
🔹Most healthy dogs are able to recover on their own without any veterinary treatment but always contact your vet if your concerned about your dog
🔹Kennel Cough is highly contagious and if your dog is affected then you should keep them away from other dogs
🔹You can ask your vet about vaccinating your dog against kennel cough, especially if your dog regularly spends time with lots of dogs from different households. This may also be required if your dog stays in kennels or visits a doggy day-care