Jiggers Angels Puppy training

16/11/2023

20/10/2023

One of my dogs passed over the rainbow bridge recently. This fantastic jeweller Emily Siminska made this for me with my dogs hair. It’s a gorgeous memory of her and she will now always be with me .

Final polish on this beauty.

There's a little secret on the back of the handcarved wing charm...it's also stamped with a special name ❤️ 🐾

31/08/2023

The Bonio Challenge!
Our advanced group worked on their 'leave it' last night and their homework was to be able to recall their dog away from a bonio!

Here is Lola showing us it is possible! Post your attempt in the comments.

23/08/2023

This is what the new additions of jiggers angels get up to in their spare time. Fantastic photographer based on Gloucester.

16/08/2023

I always have this available. Excellent on humans to!

The purple is back in town 💜💪🏻

Those who don’t know, leucillin is like a miracle in a bottle. It’s for skin irritation, cuts, post and pre surgery, scrapes, allergies, animals and humans. We’ve been using it on us in the parlour for years before they marketed it for humans 🤭😬 it’s 💯 safe in the eyes, ears and mouth too 👌🏻

I use it in dogs in the parlour and on my own dogs, I don’t sell anything in here that I don’t use myself 🤩

11/02/2023

If you or someone you know is struggling to feed their pets please call our Helpline on 01443 800339 or call in to one of our shops in Ton Pentre, Tonypandy, Treorchy, Ynysbwl or our u it in Porth. No referral needed.

29/12/2022

How many of you have a dog like this?

10/12/2022

Stolen from a friend of ours - very true though

25/10/2022

Are you in the Cardiff area? This is a new independent vets practice that has opened in lisvane and I highly recommend the vets that have opened it!

29/07/2022

Do your dogs have bad teeth?

I don’t normally recommended products but I’ve used this on my Daxies (big dogs have fab teeth little ones never have) and it’s made a huge difference.

18/05/2022

With the warmer weather ahead, owners should be mindful of the signs of heatstroke. 🌡️ Heatstroke is a serious illness that develops when a dog gets too hot and is unable to lower its temperature. Left untreated, heatstroke can lead to seizures, organ failure and even death.

Any dog can develop heatstroke, but overweight, young, elderly, flat-faced, giant-breed, and thick-coated dogs are particularly at risk, even from just sitting out in hot weather.

Some of the most common triggers for heatstroke include:
🥵 Overheating during exercise - accounts for 74% of cases
☀️ Being outside in hot weather (even just sitting still) - accounts for 12.9% of cases
🚘♨️ Being trapped in a hot car - accounts for 5.2% of cases

See advice from our vets on what you can do to help prevent or provide first aid for heatstroke: http://pdsa.me/hpSh

🧊 Please note that ice cubes are perfectly safe for dogs to use as a treat to cool down on a hot day. It is when a dog is suffering from heatstroke that the drastic change in temperature from the ice can cause shock, and therefore should be avoided. A dog’s normal body temperature is around 38.6°C (101.5°F).

06/05/2022

They’re often the heart of the home, so we know how devastating it is when pets are stolen.

While national media coverage has recently warned of a spike in dog thefts, they do remain thankfully rare in south Wales.

One theft is one too many though, so we’re urging pet owners to take every precaution to avoid falling victim to thieves:

🐾 Keep your home and garden secure
🐾 Consider what you post about your pets on social media. Are you identifying where you live?
🐾 Ensure your dog is microchipped – and your details are kept up-to-date on the provider’s database
🐾 Make sure your dog’s tag includes your contact details
🐾 Don’t leave dogs unattended in public – when off the lead, keep them in sight and practise recall regularly

🐾 Report suspicious activity to us via:

https://orlo.uk/Dqc2z
Private message on Facebook/Twitter
Email: [email protected]
Always dial 999 in an emergency.

21/04/2022

What we have been doing this week..Ella aka toto has been very busy learning her steps

19/04/2022

🐍 ADDER ALERT! 🐍

This large adder was spotted by one of our vets whilst out on a walk today.

With the warmer weather, take extra care with your dogs in known adder habitats as they are more likely to be out basking. Sand dunes (like around Merthyr Mawr warren) are a common place we see bites occurring.

Adders are the only venomous snake in the UK. Bites to dogs are usually due to an over inquisitive nose or accidentally treading on a snake; adders prefer to keep themselves to themselves.

Thankfully bites are seldom fatal, but they are painful and require treatment as quickly as possible.

04/04/2022

Just like you, your pet can get seasonal allergies during spring, too. Be on the lookout for these common symptoms so you can provide them immediate relief:

Learn how to ease your pet's seasonal allergies in today's free blog post: https://bit.ly/3IVKcYr

24/03/2022

Tick prevention for dogs using essential oils, supported by homeopathy

30/01/2022

🐾🐶Last week our advanced class put all thier training into practice with the doggie version of circuit training. 👟🐾

Here is a little snippet of how they got on 😁

20/01/2022

07/01/2022

| We all know that a dog is for life, not just for Christmas.

But if you did get a new four-legged friend over the festive season (or even if you've had a pooch your whole life), then you really *mutt* check out these top tips:

🐕 Microchip your dog and keep it up to date
🐩 Ensure dogs have collars and tags with contact info
🐕 Don’t leave dogs tied up unattended
🐩 Secure gardens/yards
🐕 Be wary of strangers showing an interest in your dog
🐩 Train dogs to stay in sight on a walk (or use a long lead)