Claire at Tails

11/08/2024

For you pups out there!! 🐶

If a pup wants to sniff walk for longer than the 5 minutes per month of age then they can. We no longer need to restrict the length of the walk just not subject them to certain movements like stairs and chasing a ball. But gentle walking as long as they aren’t tired is perfect!

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All courses taught by a vet ❤️

02/08/2024

Please read! 👌🏼

We need heat to leave a dog’s body hence why we never cover them with cold wet towels when suffering from heat related illness. But lying on something cold, if it is kept cold can be super useful. Not only for prevention of overheating but also for management. This is why cooling mats can be very affective!

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Unique courses taught by a vet ❤️

31/07/2024

Always worth checking!! 😳

We worry about heatstroke, and rightly so! Temperatures like we are seeing this week are dangerous for many pets.

Fly strike is another potential summer hazard. A dog with diarrhoea, especially if hairy can get a dirty bottom! And that’s how the process begins. Maggots can burrow through skin and make a pet so seriously ill. So check those bottoms and keep them clean!

www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk

18/07/2024

Available with your dogs groom or as a separate service. Amazing for gum health. Helps stop smelly breath. Reduces plaque build up.

07/07/2024

06/07/2024

NOVA HAS BEEN FOUND ALIVE AND WELL! She is settling down again today and will go to the vet tomorrow. No further news at the moment, we will update you when we get more information. Thank you all for your help 🐾❤️🐾 7th July 2024.

Update:
Update from team (lost dog capture, drone sar, doglost and CEAsAR) were setting up cameras and a food station and the sausages on the bbq were just making us all realise we had missed lunch! Nova walked passed us and up to her mum ###
Last edited: 2024-07-07 18:16:12 by Emma S -- Regional DogLost co-ordinator Central

NOVA DISAPPEARED TWO HOURS AFTER HAVING PUPS! She just went out for a wee 💔

Disappeared from WESTON LAWNS FARM, Bedworth, Warwickshire, on 4th July 2024 at 8am.

REWARD for information regarding the whereabouts or information that will lead us to Nova or bring Nova home.

After having a great delivery of her first litter she went missing yesterday around 8am. She had a puppy at 6am and by 8am there was no sign of anything happening. She went out for a brief wee and has not been back. She NEVER runs off and sticks to my side like glue.

We’ve had sniffer dogs and thermal cameras out yesterday. Hoping to get a drone out today. We do have cctv on the place -

If anyone has taken her please bring her back. She has had pups that need her. Please, even if you drop her at the end of my drive anonymously. There’s no cameras there and she can find her way back too me from there. Please I just need her back.

Please share and bring my baby home 😭😭 This dog is my whole world 💔

Contact Police on 101 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800555111

Registered on Doglost.co.uk
Doglost link: https://doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=193146

Contacting Drone SAR Lost Dogs UK for assistance with thermal imaging drones and ground searchers.

30/06/2024

Rowhedge Villagedge

I’m really looking forward to this… if anyone from Rowhedge would like to come along (for a very good cause) I’m happy to drive and pick you up on the way!! 🐶

30/06/2024

Artificial grass can get as hot as 50C in the summer – but only one fifth of UK dog owners check the temperature of fake lawns before letting their pets walk on them.

30/06/2024

I’m really looking forward to this… if anyone from Rowhedge would like to come along (for a very good cause) I’m happy to drive and pick you up on the way!! 🐶

19/06/2024

I absolutely love this!! 🐶

16/06/2024

Highly recommended!! 🐶

Schedule your appointment online Mersea Mutts Ltd

14/06/2024

I didn’t know this….

BUT… the nose does cool inhaled air. So in hot weather using a little cold water on it can help your pet. Not too much as you don’t want them to inhale it!

www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk
So much to learn…

13/06/2024

🐾 Exciting News! 🐾
New, Saturday Scent Detection Progression Sessions! 🐶✨
Whether your pup is already familiar with Kong, Clove, or Gun Oil odours, we've got a class just for you!
🔍 Benefits of Scent Detection:
Mental Stimulation: Engage your dog's mind in a fun and challenging activity.
Bonding: Strengthen the bond between you and your canine companion.
Confidence Building: Watch as your dog gains confidence in their abilities.
Problem Solving: Enhance your dog's problem-solving skills.
Relaxation: Provide a calming outlet for high-energy dogs.
Don't miss out! Limited spots available, so book now to secure your place. 🐾🌟

You can book here: https://MerseaMutts.as.me/Scentdog

13/06/2024

As the weather warms up, these venomous snakes are emerging from hibernation.

Find out more about the dangers of adder bites and what to do if your dog is bitten at thekennelclub.org.uk/adders.

06/06/2024

🐾 Boost Your Dog’s Confidence with Mantrailing! 🐶🔍

Join us for our next Mantrailing Introduction on June 29th at 5 PM!

Mantrailing is an incredible activity that offers unique benefits, especially for reactive dogs:

🌟 Confidence Building: Mantrailing helps your dog gain self-assurance and trust in their abilities. Watch them flourish as they successfully complete scent trails!

🌟 Great for Reactive Dogs: This activity provides a positive outlet for reactive dogs to channel their energy and focus. It's a safe and structured environment that helps them cope with their triggers.

🌟 Enhanced Bonding: Strengthen the bond between you and your dog through teamwork and mutual trust.

🌟 Mental Stimulation: Keeps your dog mentally engaged and challenged, reducing anxiety and promoting calmness.

Ready to give your dog the confidence boost they deserve? 🐕✨

📅 Date: June 29th
🕔 Time: 5 PM
📍 Abberton, Colchester, Essex

📲 Click the link to book your spot now: https://MerseaMutts.as.me/?appointmentType=55038831

19/05/2024

Next year I shall be offering bespoke course sessions. If you have a particular topic that interests you and a group I shall come and deliver! A college who wants to teach more about veterinary based animal care, a grooming salon with a group who want to learn more about skin, a group who wants to learn about senior dog care. You get the jist…I can present practical and useful information that will keep a group engaged and hopefully result in them being more proactive about the subject they learn about. Think of me like CPD for the pet professional and pet owner to help you to do your best ❤️

I’ve taught at colleges, universities, vet practices (receptionists, student RVNs, RVNs, and at multiple events)

www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk
Lots of courses and webinars all written and taught by a vet.

11/05/2024

It’s been reading 24c here where I am today. So it was a walk early morning then another this evening. I don’t have high risk dogs, but still at this temperature it is a risk. I love my dogs dearly so I won’t be putting them at risk.

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All courses taught by a vet

11/05/2024

ITS NOW AVAILABLE!! Not until September but to book your place just head here:

https://www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk/educational-webinars

Just putting the feelers out!

I was looking to run a webinar in the next few weeks on canine and feline dementia. What predisposes them, preventative measures, spotting the signs, medical management, holistic approach. It would be £12 with an emailed certificate of attendance.

Was just wondering if that would be an interest to anyone?❤️

11/05/2024

As the hot weather approaches this weekend, we thought it would be a pawfect time to remind you of our top tips on how you can keep your dog cool 🐕

It’s important to do all we can to keep our pooches cool, to prevent serious illnesses such as heatstroke🌡️

[Visual description: An infographic outlining our top tips on how to keep your dog cool. This includes: regular grooming, exercise early or late, make a sun shelter, cooling pads and vests, doggy paddling pool, homemade frozen treats and place fresh, cool water around your home and garden.]

09/05/2024

Here are the details you’ve all been waiting for, the 2024 Rowhedge Regatta Dog Show Categories!!

Always a popular event and this year we’re looking for entrants in the following 5 categories:

** Best Trick
** (Just got out of) Bed Head
** Dapper Dog
** Waggiest tail
** Looks Most like Their Owner

Entry to the competition is FREE + Judging will once again take place on the lawn of 21/22 High Street behind our information stand, opposite the slipway next to The Anchor PH.

Please register here from 11am onwards and the competition will commence at 11.30am

We are indebted to Fiona George at Colchester Canine Massage for running the competition & sponsoring the prizes – Her continued support is most welcome and we were very happy to also present her with our certificate of recognition!

Saturday June 8th!! We'll see you and your pooches there!! 🌞🐕🐩

05/05/2024

**OFFER ENDS TONIGHT (May 6th) at MIDNIGHT!**

**OFFER** COURSE & KIT DEAL. Buy any of the following online courses by midnight Monday 6th May and automatically receive a free small but mighty first-aid kit! Worth £47 plus free p&p!!

Canine health & first aid
Oral & dental health in dogs & cats
Feline health, wellbeing, first aid
Canine health & welfare in the groom room
Young dog a healthy start

No code needed. Simply purchase your course before midnight Monday 6th May and receive a FREE small but mighty kit!!

ALREADY BOUGHT THE KIT?? Comment below or message me and I shall send you a discount code for £15.35 to use against one of the above courses. I don’t want you to miss out on this deal ❤️

Here’s the link to book one of the online courses in the deal:

https://www.animalloveonline.co.uk/collections

05/05/2024

Things change, we need to move with new advice. As a vet I can’t stand it if I feel a bit rusty and out of the loop so I partake in hours of CPD to bring to you the latest advice to improve the health and wellbeing of your pets.

This starving the night before malarkey isn’t a benefit for many of our dogs and cats. Speak to your vet about what time their procedure is to take place. You may have to set your alarm for a 4am breakfast but it’s a small price to pay… brachycephalic breeds ALWAYS benefit from a smaller starvation period but so do many others. Let’s work together and do our best to make those pets feel great ❤️

www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk
Lots of courses, lots to learn, lots of tips to improve health all written and taught by a vet.