Thunderpawz Pet Services

31/12/2023

Happy New Year to all of my customers. Thank you for a busy 2023.

I will be reducing the services that I am able to offer in 2024 to allow me to balance work and family life and so will be focusing on occasionally looking after horses and ad hoc visits in Belton only.

Thank you for understanding

17/11/2023

Thunderpawz will be taking holiday from Thursday 21st December 23 to 3rd January 24 inclusive.

11/06/2023

I'm so proud of Humphrey.

Unfortunately at the age of just 4 months old, he had his 1st seizure. He went on to have another 17 while under investigations. He was finally admitted to the emergency vets in the early hours also suffering with pneumonia. So much for such a tiny puppy to endure. He was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy. Physical issues were ruled out.

He has been on medication 5 times a day, with regular blood tests. And despite not wanting to go in the vets office, he was always good to have his blood taken.

At 18 months old the vet suggested that we could consider reducing his medication as he hasn't had any further seizures and he could have grown out of them. There were risks of the seizures getting worse with the reduction so not an easy decision to make.

I decided I owed it to Humphrey to try so over the last 6 months I've been reducing his medication by 1/10th, which was slower than the vet suggested but I didn't want our failure to be caused by reducing them to quickly.

I am unbelievably happy to report that Humphrey had his last medication 10 days ago and so far so good. His tail seems to wag even more than ever now.

I don't think I will ever stop watching him for signs and there will always be a bottle of rescue meds in the fridge but we are enjoying the freedom of not watching the clock for the next dose.I'm so proud of Humphrey.

Unfortunately at the age of just 4 months old, he had his 1st seizure. He went on to have another 17 while under investigations. He was finally admitted to the emergency vets in the early hours also suffering with pneumonia. So much for such a tiny puppy to endure. He was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy. Physical issues were ruled out.

He has been on medication 5 times a day, with regular blood tests. And despite not wanting to go in the vets office, he was always good to have his blood taken.

At 18 months old the vet suggested that we could consider reducing his medication as he hasn't had any further seizures and he could have grown out of them. There were risks of the seizures getting worse with the reduction so not an easy decision to make.

I decided I owed it to Humphrey to try so over the last 6 months I've been reducing his medication by 1/10th, which was slower than the vet suggested but I didn't want our failure to be caused by reducing them to quickly.

I am unbelievably happy to report that Humphrey had his last medication 10 days ago and so far so good. His tail seems to wag even more than ever now.

I don't think I will ever stop watching him for signs and there will always be a bottle of rescue meds in the fridge but we are enjoying the freedom of not watching the clock for the next dose.

07/04/2023

This post highlights the importance of keeping your dogs safe while travelling.

Thankfully I have the same crash tested crate to travel your dogs in safely.

Your pets safely and happiness is my top priority.

https://transk9.com/about-us/crash-tested/

https://www.facebook.com/100064779393975/posts/619008403601801/?sfnsn=scwspmo

04/03/2023

Drew this little fellow between commissions, like most of my commission illustrations I used watercolour, coloured pencils and pen. He is available to buy as an unmounted original, or you could have a custom one done, just send me a message 😊🦄

15/02/2023

If you are planning a holiday February next year, time to get booking your dog in for theirs!

⏰ ⏰ ⏰ We have now opened our books for bookings in February 2024. 📆 🗓️
If you need dog care in February 2024, please do book soon, especially if you would like your dog🐩 🐕 to go to the same carer as before!! 💖

27/01/2023

Want to keep outdoor rabbits but know that a hutch is not enough? How about a shed conversion!

Converting a shed to a dedicated rabbit residence is a great way to keep outdoor buns safe from predators, warm in the winter and provide plenty of space to hop and stretch. Plus you get to personalise it as much as you want! 💜

There are several factors that need to be considered when converting a shed, such as natural lighting, ventilation, and escape and predator proofing.

For hopful advice on shed housing, please visit our website: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-care-advice/rabbit-housing/convert-a-garden-shed/

12/01/2023

10/01/2023

When you can’t wait for a rainy day so you can ride in the must have riding coat you got for Christmas…

04/01/2023

I had the pleasure of looking after these beautiful, polite, well mannered horses over Christmas.

24/12/2022

Happy Christmas to all of the pets I've looked after this year and to their families.

I hope you all have a peaceful and restful day.

I look forward to seeing you all in 2023.

19/11/2022

Humphrey and Spencer enjoyed a trip to Lound Lakes.

17/11/2022

And another puddle for Remmy to enjoy. This was so deep but he didn't care

16/11/2022

A little bit of rain wasn't going to stop Remmy having fun.

29/10/2022

16/10/2022

Appointments available:
Monday: 3.30pm, 4.30pm
Tuesday: 11am, 1pm
Wednesday: 2.30pm
Thursday: Fully Booked
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15/10/2022

Spencer and Molly had a great day at the Sandringham Country and Game show today.

Humphrey and Spencer are shattered now.

12/10/2022

12/10/2022

Walter enjoying his walk in the sun yesterday.

11/10/2022

The weather was beautiful on our walk yesterday and Remmy got to enjoy splashing in all the puddles.

29/09/2022

We are in need of help! Do you live locally (NR29-NR30) and are experienced with looking after cats or kittens who need that extra little bit of TLC? We are currently looking for 2 more foster homes in the local area who are able to look after a cat or kitten in their own home (they would need to be kept indoor only), who is experienced and confident giving medication, experienced with hand feeding and able to transport the cat/kitten to their vet appointments as and when required. If you may be able to help us out with this as either a one off or ongoing then please let us know by emailing us with your information and experience.
Alternatively if may be interesting in normal fostering (those who just require normal care) then please also email us with your details.
[email protected]

27/09/2022

Meet Spencer, Humphrey's new baby brother

27/09/2022

Winter 2022
Over the next few months I have decided to offer weekend workshops for Puppies or dogs that are beginners.

The topics are-
Gundog Games
Introduction to-
Scent Work
Rally 'O'
Parkour
Trick Training
Man Hunting

Please comment below If you would be interested in any of them, Dates, Times & Venues TBC....

21/09/2022

I had the pleasure of looking after these two beauties for a lunchtime visit and feed. I even got a single red rose when I arrived!

I charge per visit not per dog and I'm happy to do puppy visits to break up their day.

20/09/2022

Do you ditch the routine? 😎

Does your dog have a very set routine, where walks, meal times and other experiences happen very predictably?

😱 The challenge with a predictable routine is that it creates anticipation, which can fill your dog’s stress bucket - often as much as the actual event does.

Dogs will very quickly start to predict excitement or worry at certain times of the day or as a result of particular routines, or things you do. In fact, they are experts at it!

Your dog might learn that when you put on your coat and pick up the lead, you’re heading out for a walk. Depending on your dog’s current skills and the shape of their brain, that could be massively exciting (walks mean excitement and fun), or could be massively worrying (walks mean the chance of meeting other dogs who your dog is wary or fearful of). Either way, your dog’s bucket has been filled by that anticipation and prediction - before the walk has even happened. 😱

With a bucket that has been filled by all that anticipation, your dog is less likely to go into that event or activity feeling calm, so there’s more chance their choices aren’t going to be the best ones.

There are so many ways you can avoid predictability and be intentional about ditching the routine. Here are a few suggestions you could try and work into your day:

🕔 Open the front door and close it again
🕔 Put your shoes on, sit down and have a cuppa
🕔 Pick up your keys then sit down and answer some emails
🕔 Switch up when and how your dog gets fed, making use of enrichment options, passive calming activities, games and play
🕔 Take trips to nowhere so that a car ride doesn’t always lead to a specific destination
🕔 Drive to a favourite walk location, get your dog out of the car, play a game and go home
🕔 Pop your dog in the car, sit in the driver’s seat and read a book, then go inside again
🕔Make sure you play different games, at different times of the day and in different locations
🕔 Pick up your dog’s lead at points throughout the day and then put it down again, so that the lead (and the anticipation of a walk which it is predicting) is not filling your dog’s bucket before you’ve even headed out of the door

How do you ditch the routine? 🌟