Trail Paws

06/07/2025

06/07/2025

The next 2 weeks are looking very hot 🥵 as the forecast is currently. This will mean changes to the dogs walks, drop-ins, garden visits, etc. I will never put any dogs at risk by taking them out in the heat and really appreciate the understanding from everyone in accommodating changes I have to make for the dogs.
Bring on the nice autumn weather, with crisp leaves to crunch through, that’s perfect for dog walks 😊

26/06/2025

Happy birthday to the lovely Wilson. Lovely walk and doggy cake to celebrate this morning xx

20/06/2025

Thank you to my amazing clients who have all been wonderful this week with the changes that I’ve had to make. My priority will always be to keep the dogs safe and I really appreciate the understanding and cooperation from everyone.

Hot weather might mean a change of plans 🔥

If your dog’s walk, daycare, or grooming appointment is cancelled because of the heat, please know it’s done with care.

It's really hard for dogs in hot weather especially flat-faced breeds, older dogs, or those with health conditions.

These changes are made to help keep your dog comfortable and well.

Thanks so much for understanding 🐾☀️

18/06/2025

‼️⚠️ IF IN DOUBT, DON'T GO OUT ‼️⚠️

As the weather is hitting very high temperatures this week, familiarise yourself with what temperatures are safe for your dog. ☀️🐶

Every year our vets treat hundreds of heat stroke cases and, heartbreakingly, some end in tragedy. Many are unfortunately a result of owners not knowing the dangers of exercising their dogs in temperatures to hot for them to handle.

Heat-related illnesses are almost always preventable. DONT TAKE THE RISK and make sure your pet isn’t overheating in the sun.

If you think your dog may be suffering from heat stroke, contact your vet immediately or, if out-of-hours, find your nearest emergency vet.

10/05/2025

The lovely weather is here and so are the potential nasties that could get at your dog. Be prepared with our snake bite kits and tick packs.
Both in handy pouches you can throw in your bag or car and keep everything together.
Better safe than sorry
Snake bite kit £9.50
Tick pack £12.00

Buy both for £20.00 and save £1.50

02/05/2025

Useful information

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...

🌞 Warm Weather Warning 🌞

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.

So what should you do if you suspect your dog is suffering from heat stroke?

💧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

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.

01/05/2025

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29/04/2025

As the British weather is starting to warm up, it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with what temperatures are safe for your dog☀️🐶

Every year our vets treat hundreds of heat stroke cases and, heartbreakingly, some end in tragedy. Many are unfortunately a result of owners not knowing the dangers of exercising their dogs in temperatures to hot for them to handle.

Heat-related illnesses are almost always preventable. DONT TAKE THE RISK and make sure your pet isn’t overheating in the sun.

If you think your dog may be suffering from heat stroke, contact your vet immediately or, if out-of-hours, find your nearest emergency vet.

20/04/2025

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