Tina's Happy Hounds

23/04/2025

Husk at samle op efter din hund!

Normalt holder vi meget af nuttede billeder og glade historier - dette opslag er desværre det modsatte 💔😢

Hjertelungeorm har i mange år været et stort problem på Sjælland, mens vi her i Jylland kun har fundet dem sporadisk, desværre har der den seneste tid været påvist flere smittede hunde omkring Århus og Aalborg.

Påsken endte desværre tragisk for en af vore egne hunde, meget akut opstået sygdom med tegn på kennelhoste torsdag hvor han var alment tilpas, begyndende træthed og forværring af hoste fredag aften - lørdag morgen tog vi røntgen og blod og startede behandling op for lungebetændelse og lørdag aften startede vi på mistanken behandling mod hjerteorm.
Søndag blev han testet positiv og ormene kunne påvises i hjertet ved scanning.

Desværre døde søde og skønne Cuba søndag aften trods behandling og efter kun 3 dage med sygdomstegn. Det har været helt forfærdeligt at stå med og vi vil gøre alt for at andre ikke skal stå i samme situation!

Beskeden herfra er; saml op efter din hund og få det testet ved mistanke/tegn.

Hjertelungeorm kan være svære at opdage fordi symptomerne kan variere i styrke og varighed. Der er dog nogle typiske symptomer;

* hoster, virker træt eller stakåndet
* ændringer i adfærd
* nedsat appetit eller opkast/diarre
* blødningsforstyrrelser/små sår stopper ikke
selv med at bløde, røde pletter i huden eller
blege slimhinder
* neurologiske tegn som slingerhed/ændret
balance

Symptomerne opstår blandt andet, når larverne vandrer igennem kroppen til lungerne, hvor de hostes op.

De voksne orm sidder i blodårerne mellem hjertet og lungerne, og kan derfor give symptomer på hjertesvigt.

Der går typisk 30-60 dage fra hunden smittes til man kan teste den positiv.

Larverne kommer ud via hundens afføring og optages af snegle. I sneglene udvikler larverne sig til at blive smitsomme og inficerer nye hunde, som kommer i kontakt med sneglene.

Man tester ved at samle afføring fra 3 dage i træk, disse opbevares køligt ved 4-5 grader og kan indleveres på klinikken mandag-torsdag - herefter er der svar næste dag.

Laaangt men vigtigt skriv… pas på jeres egne og alle andres hunde 💔

23/04/2025

Ny bog om hunde på dansk. Og lad os så få aflivet dominansmyten en gang for alle!

I "Din kompetente hund" formidler tre af landets førende hundeeksperter ny ogforskningsbaseret viden om hunde, der kan hjælpe os med at forstå hundens natur og behov.

10/04/2025

Breed? Easy. Border Collie x Labrador cross.

Smart as hell (Border Collie). Loves a job, loves learning, loves figuring stuff out. But with Labrador energy — approachable, friendly, loves snacks, loves a cuddle, loves a good stomp outdoors.

This is not a “show line” anything — this is working-dog energy. The kind of dog people meet and go: “Oh wow, she’s busy isn’t she?” But in a good way. The best kind of busy.

Looks?

Probably black or dark sable coat — classic, a little understated but beautiful in motion. Strong but feminine. Soft eyes but with that glint that says “I see everything you’re doing over there with that sandwich.”

Weatherproof coat. Always slightly windswept but somehow suits you.

Bit of scar tissue on a front leg from some ridiculous youthful adventure that sounded like a good idea at the time.

Personality?

→ Wants to work with her people, not for anyone. Deep loyalty. Deep thinker. Hilarious once you know her — cheeky even — but not necessarily showing that to just anyone.

The dog who would try to carry the biggest stick in the forest even if it gets stuck between two trees.

May occasionally overthink herself into a corner. Needs brain games. Needs problem-solving. But also absolutely thrives after a muddy walk, a cosy nap, and a snack.

Job?

Trainer’s dog. Therapy dog for tired humans. Hiking companion. Keeper of all the secrets.

10/04/2025

Having some fun with AI!

Sadie would 100% be that effortlessly cool, sporty girl who everyone wants to be friends with. Not because she’s trying to be cool — but because she’s just so alive.

She’d probably have golden, slightly messy hair — like sun-kissed but not fake blonde — think “I live outside” kind of hair. Freckles from all that outdoor life. Athletic build — strong, but lean — like someone who hikes, runs, climbs trees, and maybe has a scar or two that she wears like a story rather than a flaw.

She’d live in comfy jeans, battered trainers, oversized hoodies or flannel shirts, but somehow still look gorgeous because it’s her. Always moving. Always laughing.

Eyes? Intense but warm — like she’s studying you, but also about to make a joke or sprint off after something shiny.

Jewellery? Maybe a leather bracelet or a friendship band — something gifted, something meaningful.

Skin? Probably a little sun-kissed but with eczema scars or allergy rashes she doesn’t bother to cover — because why should she?

Personality? Loud laugh. Runs everywhere. Trips sometimes because she doesn’t always look where she’s going. Will absolutely jump into a freezing lake because fun. But she’ll sit next to you quietly too, if that’s what you need. Listens like no one else does.

Human Sadie’s Job?

Probably something outdoorsy — like a dog walker (ha!), adventure guide, or search and rescue volunteer. But also the friend you call at 2AM because you just know she’ll answer.

Stay tuned for dog version of me! 😄

06/04/2025

04/04/2025

Ears up and looking perky after a another fabulous Freework session at

03/04/2025

And we’ve started! 🥰

03/04/2025

Totally agree with Norway.

Hei alle hundeeiere! 🐕📣❗

Vi erfarer stadig at bur blir brukt som oppholdssted for hunder, for eksempel om natten eller mens eier er på jobb. Hunden skal ha plass til naturlig bevegelse, og det beste er at den får bevege seg fritt rundt i hele eller deler av boligen.

Hvis du må begrense hundens oppholdssted skal den likevel ha nok plass til å kunne stå oppreist, snu seg rundt, ligge i naturlig stilling, endre stilling og regulere temperaturen ved å velge mellom ulike underlag.

Bur skal bare brukes i korte perioder, som under transport, oppstalling hos veterinær eller under konkurranser.

Hunden kan gjerne ha tilgang til et bur, men da må den selv kunne å velge om den vil ligge i buret. Det betyr at døren ikke skal være stengt. 🚪❗

Lurer du på hvor stor plass din hund skal ha? Her kan du lese om minimumsstørrelser for oppholdssted: https://www.mattilsynet.no/dyr/kjaeledyr/hund/tilsynsveileder-for-hund/dyrs-levemiljo/oppholdsrom-sted-og-bruk-av-bur

30/03/2025

This is exactly why I highly recommend The Renew Centre.
They don't give up! I had also been told there was "nothing wrong" with Sadie by my regular vet, when there was in fact something wrong (she had torn a hole in a leg muscle....)

And this is why when we tell clients to get a vet check, we mean a thorough one, and sometimes more than one because not all vets link behaviour and pain.

Well done to Bears humans for being persistent! And I hope he feels better soon.

On another note, as we are leaving England soon I'll now be struggling to find a centre as great as they are. I hope I can!

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With patience, skill, and a deep understanding of canine health, our team uncovered an underlying pain issue that had been missed before. Now, Bear has a real chance at relief and recovery!

If you know something isn’t right with your dog but haven’t found the answers yet, don’t give up—we’re here to help. 🐶💛

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28/03/2025

True! 😂