Millymoo Walks

26/06/2025

Adder bites are most common June to August… here’s what to do…

Adder bites are most common from June to August; would you know what to do if your pet ever encountered one? 🐍

Although rare, it's a good idea to get clued up on what to do if your pet is ever bitten by a snake - especially adders, the UK's only venomous snake species. Usually, adders aren't a threat, but they might defend themselves if a curious pooch gets too close.

If your pet gets bitten by an adder, you must treat it as an emergency by following the first aid advice below and contacting your vet immediately. Cats can also suffer from adder bites (although it's less common), and the same first aid should apply.

You can reduce the chance of encountering adders by avoiding areas known for them; staying out of long grass, woodland, moorland, and along the coast (sand dunes/coastal paths); and researching any unfamiliar areas for adder 'hot-spots' before walking your dog 🐕

Learn more:
Dogs - https://pdsa.me/FSOC
Cats - https://pdsa.me/HlSH

[Visual description: An infographic showing photos of an adder and its markings. Alongside this is the following text: Adder bites in dogs. If your dog has been bitten by an adder, their symptoms will depend on where the bite is and where the venom spreads to. If the venom stays in the tissues around the bite, it will cause pain and swelling, but if it spreads further and gets into the bloodstream, it can cause much more serious problems, such as damage to the liver, kidneys, and nervous system. First aid for a snake bite. 1. If you see the snake, try to remember what it looks like or take a photo from a distance. Do not try to find the snake, get close to it, touch it, or harm it. Adders are a protected species, so it's illegal to hurt or kill them, and they can bite people if disturbed. 2. Keep your dog as still as possible to prevent the venom from spreading around their body. 3. Leave the bite alone, don't apply a bandage or tourniquet. 4. Call your vet to let them know you are coming down to the practice. 5. If possible, bring a car to your dog or, depending on their weight, carry them to it. Snake bites are an emergency - if your dog has been bitten, follow our first aid advice and take them to a vet ASAP.]

22/06/2025

Cooling tasty summer snacks to make for your fur baby 🐾🐾☀️🐶🐕

Three simple summer treats for your dog

19/06/2025

A few of the best bits recently with the Millymoo Crew💚. We found shade, had lots of water stops, ice creams & cooling rest stations 🌳.
Each fur baby came back home safely for that much needed snooze! 💤. What a content lot they are 💚😎 ❤️🌻

18/06/2025

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06/06/2025

Well, the Millymoo Crew 💚 had a mixture of sunshine🌞 & rain 🌧️ this week. That didn’t stop the fun🐾🐾. I think it’s visible from these pics that we all enjoyed ourselves - even if i did realise my ‘posh’ raincoat wasn’t actually downpour proof 🌧️🌦️⛈️💧💦

04/06/2025

Seems dog theft is on the rise again 😢😡. Hope Rufus is found safe & well

Police are investigating the disappearance of eight-year-old Rufus

04/06/2025

31/05/2025

Another pawsome week for the Millymoo crew💚. A few missing due to school holidays. But I love the fact they all enjoy themselves every time they see me 💚. 🐾🐾🐶🐕😀🥰

24/05/2025

WHY DO DOGS LIVE SHORTER LIVES THAN HUMANS?

Here’s a surprising answer from a 6-year-old child 💪✍

A friend of mine, a veterinarian, once shared a touching story.

I was called to examine a ten-year-old German Shepherd named Astro. The dog’s owners and their young son were very attached to him and were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Astro and found that he was dying of cancer. I told the family that nothing more could be done and offered to perform the euthanasia at their home.

They agreed—it was the most humane choice, as the dog would otherwise suffer greatly.

As we prepared, the parents told me their six-year-old son wanted to be present during the procedure.

The next day, I felt the familiar lump in my throat as the family gathered around Astro. The little boy was calm as he gently petted the dog one last time before Astro peacefully passed away. 🖤

Afterward, we all sat together in silence, reflecting on why dogs have much shorter lives than humans.

The boy, who had been quietly listening, suddenly spoke:

“I know why.”

We all turned to him in surprise. What he said next stunned me—I’ve never heard a more comforting explanation. 🐕

He said:

“People are born to learn how to live a good life—like loving and being kind, right? Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t need to stay as long as we do.”

If a dog were your teacher, you might learn things like:

🍀 Run to greet your loved ones when they come home.
🍀 Never miss a chance to go for a walk.
🍀 Take naps.
🍀 Stretch before rising.
🍀 Run, play, and have fun daily.
🍀 When it’s enough to growl, don’t bite.
🍀 On warm days, lie on your back in the grass.
🍀 Drink lots of water and relax in the shade.
🍀 When you’re happy, dance and wag your whole body.
🍀 Enjoy the simple joy of a long walk.
🍀 Be loyal.
🍀 Never pretend to be someone you’re not.
🍀 If what you want is buried, dig until you find it.
🍀 When someone’s having a bad day, be quiet, sit close, and just be there.

That’s the secret to happiness—straight from a dog’s heart.

(From David Attenborough FB Page)

24/05/2025

Some of the best bits from a shorter week. The Millymoo Crew 💚 thirsty fun in Daisy fields, running for balls, jumping for fun, long country walks over streams & in vast fields. It’s never about JUST walk 💚🐾🐾

18/05/2025

Why doesn’t this surprise me! 💚