Daisy Dog Daycare

23/05/2024

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22/12/2023

Happy Christmas to all the wonderful dogs and their mums and dads. Wishing you the best New Year ever! 🎄🎄🎄

26/10/2023

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19/10/2023

11/10/2023

20/09/2023

Battersea's Wear Blue for Rescue campaign is all about declaring our love for the wonderful, quirky rescue dogs and cats who just need a second chance in life.

22/07/2023

Something to brighten a rainy day 😊 a video made springtime 2022 and I forgot to post. All the dogs have slowed down a bit this year! (tho not much 😩) 🥰

30/05/2023

Know the signs 🥵🔥🌡️

04/05/2023

23/12/2022

Dogs having fun 🥰 Happy Christmas

26/10/2022

It’s quite peaceful having some time out in the dog’s playhouse although you do get judged 🙄

26/10/2022

Useful to know

05/10/2022

🥳 Service upgrade 🥳 after trialing gerbil-vision we now have full stereo gerbil-vision! Plus, weather permitting we can sometimes get piggie-vision for your dogs amazement! So they don’t get square eyes viewing is followed by a mad dash around the garden 😁

05/10/2022

After some gerbil tv and piggie vision there’s nothing better than a mad run around the garden 🥰

07/08/2022

Please sign if you haven’t already 🙏🏻

Act now to stop thousands of dogs from being tortured and butchered for their meat. Until it comes to a complete end – we won’t stop. But we urgently need your help. Please sign our letter today and help us end this horrific trade in the Philippines once and for all.

27/07/2022

The dog on the left is Daisy, the namesake of the daycare, on her 12th birthday a couple of months before she passed away. She was the love of my life. I got her from a KC registered breeder, I met her breeder, saw her with her mum and all her brothers and sisters a number of times from when she was 3 weeks old, and waited over a month before I took her home. The dog on the right was dumped the other day in the middle of nowhere (probably the first time it had breathed fresh air), almost certainly a ‘retired’ puppy farm breeder, a life of isolation, malnutrition and neglect. She is probably mother to 20 or more dogs (those that survived parvo/lack of veterinary treatment) out there in homes with owners who wanted a cheap puppy now or owners that were duped. These dogs are undoubtedly sickly and full of health problems from inbreeding, bad breeding, the poor health of their mother and deplorable living conditions. Please, if you or anyone you know is thinking of getting a puppy, please research well, visit, visit, visit and be prepared to wait, and if you feel something is not right it probably isn’t so report the seller.

18/07/2022

In Old Leigh yesterday we saw Ladbradoodles, Cockerpoos, Dachshunds and a very weary looking Boxer out in 28c afternoon sun.

Please, help us spread the word and just keep them home in this extreme heat.

How to spot heatstroke - https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/health/hotwalks

17/06/2022

Frozen sweet potato, peanut butter and venison sausage kongnetto mmmm 😋

16/06/2022

IT'S HOT HOT HOT!

It is absolutely baking this week and tomorrow is going to be a scorcher! It's as if Summer is upon us already, so we thought it was a good time to get everyone prepared in how to keep their dogs safe in the hot weather! Especially for tomorrow, as knowing the signs of heat stroke is vital, and can save their life!

All dogs can suffer from the heat, but greyhounds are one of the ‘at-risk’ breeds. This is due to low body fat and a lack of hair which leaves them without the insulation that other breeds benefit from in hot and cold weathers.
There are other factors that can increase the risks to your dog, such as underlying health conditions. Most commonly being overweight (which is particularly true for greyhounds) will put a dog at a higher risk of heat stroke.

Greyhounds are 4 times more at risk when the temperatures reach over 20 degrees Celsius that other breeds...but with the temperatures that are expected tomorrow, ALL BREEDS are at tremendous risk of heat stroke!

The risk of heat exhaustion is increased with walks and exercise which can lead to heat stroke…and that is potentially life threatening!
Heat exhaustion can happen even just from over exertion or playing in the garden. So it is important to know the signs!

The signs of heat exhaustion are the following:
• Excessive panting
• Skin on the inside of the ears will be red and hot
• Weakness
• Wobbly
• Fainting spells

Heat stroke is when the dog has moved past the ability to regulate their own temperature, their core temperature is at dangerous levels which can be life threatening without immediate management and treatment.
Heat stroke can come from prolonged exposure to the sun, exercise or off lead running/play in unsuitable temperatures...The escalation from just being a bit hot, to heat exhaustion, to heat stroke can happen in a matter of minutes and can kill even the healthiest dog in less than an hour.

The signs of heat stroke are:
• Faster/Heavier panting
• Agitation
• Vocalising
• Excessively thirsty
• Excessively drooling
• Glassy eyes
• Weakness and collapse
• High heart rate
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness
• Dark red or purple gums and tongue

If you suspect your dog has overheated, you need to cool your dog down gradually by moving them to the shade, ideally in a breeze, and covering in cool wet towels (changing them or re-wetting them to keep them cool) if you are seriously concerned, or you believe your dog has developed heat stroke, you will need to urgently get them to the nearest vet.
Do not submerge your dog in water to cool them down as this can send them into shock.
If you believe your dog is in danger of heat stroke, it is better to be over cautious than to delay going to the vet!

So please follow this advice:
• DO NOT walk your greyhound if it is over 20 degrees Celsius! (If you cannot hold your hand to the road for more than 5 seconds, it is too hot for your dog)
• If you do have to take them (e.g., you do not have a garden) make sure they have a cool coat on and try to walk on grass and stick to the shade.
• Limit outdoor time/Do not walk them/Keep an eye on any play or zoomies to prevent overheating. Don't take them to enclosed rental fields for off lead running/play.
• Walk early in the morning or late evening
• If your dog is in the garden, make sure they have plenty of shade and water.
• Constant access to fresh cool water.
• A paddling pool is often appreciated! (Not always, you may get glared at!)
• Get a fan and point it at their bed
• Offer them frozen treats such as stuffed kongs, yoghurt or ice cubes

Additionally, cool mats and cool coats are worth their weight in gold. Especially for at risk breeds like Greyhounds. We find the EasiDri Coats very good but any of that fashion will do.