Wags and Whinnies

28/07/2024

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18/07/2024

Hi everyone, it goes without saying that we need to keep watch on our beloved furry and hairy ones in this quick burst of overdue heat. Please have a look at the following and hope it helps new and used owners. From equinepremium.com

1. Rapid shallow breathing (‘panting’)
Heavy sweating
Increased body temperature (detectable with a re**al thermometer)
Muscle weakness and tremors
Lack of coordination
Dehydration
Loss of appetite
Increased heart rate
If left untreated, heatstroke can progress to more severe symptoms, including:

Collapse and inability to stand
Seizures
Coma
Death

Preventing heatstroke and treatment
Preventing heatstroke in horses is essential for ensuring they remain fit and healthy. Here are several steps you can take to keep your horse safe in warmer weather:

1. Ensure there is adequate shade and ventilation

Horses need access to shade during hot weather, whether it's natural shade from trees or man-made shelters like stables or field shelters. Make sure that the shelter is well-ventilated to allow for air flow and to reduce a build-up of heat.

2. Provide access to water

Horses should have access to fresh, clean water at all times. In hot weather, they may need more water than usual, so make sure their water source is large enough to meet their needs.

3. Give electrolytes to help with rapid rehydration

Providing electrolytes like sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium and calcium can be hugely beneficial in rehydrating your horse (as it cannot retain water without the presence of electrolytes). There are different electrolyte solutions on the market, so go with the one that’s most tried and tested with your horse. These may be provided wither in-feed or mixed with drinking water to form an isotonic solution.

4. Limit exercise during the hottest parts of the day

Avoid exercising your horse during the hottest parts of the day. Early morning or evening can be the best time for exercise when the temperature is cooler.

5. Gradually acclimate your horse to hot weather

Horses may need time to adjust to hot weather or high humidity. Gradually increase their exposure to the heat and monitor their behaviour and health. If you notice any signs of distress, remove them from the heat and cool them down appropriately.

6. Use fans and misters

Fans and misters can help keep horses cool by providing a breeze and reducing the temperature. Make sure the fan is placed in a safe location to prevent injury.

7. Use soaked hay and wet feeds

Your horse can hydrate from the food it eats. Using soaked hay and sloppy, wet feed is a great method for hydrating your horse if it’s feeling the heat.

8. Monitor the horse's temperature

Check the horse's re**al temperature every 5-10 minutes until their temperature begins to decrease. A horse's normal temperature is between 37.2-38.3°C (99-101°F).

9. Call your vet!

Heatstroke is a medical emergency, and it is essential to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Your vet can provide additional treatment and advice on how to manage the horse's condition.

Conclusion
Heatstroke is a very serious condition and one that all horse owners should be well aware of. Providing access to shade and water, limiting exercise during the hottest parts of the day, and using the other methods mentioned above can help keep your horse safe, healthy and happy.

If your horse shows signs of heatstroke, act quickly and follow the steps outlined above to provide immediate treatment.

17/01/2024

Our place

📍 Robin Hoods Bay

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15/01/2024

We have been hacked. Please do not open anything from us until further notice ty.

26/08/2023

Warning to all motorhome, campervan owners. Please invest in peddle and driving locks as well as a good tracking system. Someone tried and failed to take our motorhome last night. Police don't want to know because they can't catch anyone so crime number is all they can give me. Insurance isn't open until Monday. But doubt then as its Bank Holiday. Only people that helped where our tracking team. Its looking like we will need a new side to our van as they have tried to pull a large window open and partially pulled it through the side as well as smashing Small quater window. We also think , that they got panicked when our tracking team phoned my hubbies phone as he was charging it. So please invest it will save you heart ache of loosing you beloved hone on wheels.

10/06/2023

Hi everyone hope you and your beautiful animals are keeping cool. Hose pipes on gentle or buckets of water both stationary and moving. Take care

02/06/2023

Evening all just to tell you we'll be out and about at the Kenilworth show admiring all the beautiful animals been shown or who are competing (good luck to those that are) we will be wearing (if I get my head around it) our wag n whinnies t-shirt and back pack so please come and say hello and have a look at the services we offer.

09/04/2023

Please let me introduce myself my name is Robert Pennington and I have over 30 years experience with horses coupled with a NVQ 1 & 2 in Equine studies from The Northern Racing School Doncaster.] I have worked in stable yards up and down the country both competition and racing yards.

I also have owned many dogs and my wife and I have a Labrador and a German Shepard.

Wags and Whinnies of Coventry offer the following services
Horse sitting stabled and un-stabled
Dog(s) and Cat(s) sitting and walking (up to 2 dog permitted)
Visiting your animal while you are at work
Chickens (letting out, feeding and securing)
Rabbits
other small animals considered

House sitting if you prefer me not to be in your home I have a motorhome but extra cost will be incurred.