Toodle Lou Pet Care

11/08/2024

Toodle Lou Pet Care
Visiting your pets whilst you're away!

Hi, I'm Lou and I'm a Registered Veterinary Nurse here in Newquay, Cornwall. My small business offers visits for small furries, cats and exotic pets whilst you're away. Services include morning and evening visits, cat drop ins, medication administration, small furry drop in and cage cleans, visits for exotic pets and fish tank water changes and feeds!

My diary for the rest of 2024 and 2025 is now open! All bookings include a free of charge meet and greet. Message me here or on what's app - 07460 838 985 to book! Or like my page to save for later.

11/08/2024

○BUSINESS UPDATE○

Hi all,

What an incredible year it has been here in Newquay. Moving my small business from Suffolk to Cornwall wasn't easy, and I'm so grateful for your support and custom over this period. However, as always, I want to offer the best possible service to you here in Newquay whilst meeting the demand of the local area, and therefore, Toodle Lou Pet Care is now changing.

From this week, I will only be offering cat, small furry, and exotic pet drop ins. These are available both morning and evening, with the added benefit of my veterinary nursing skills on top, like administering medications to your pet whilst you're away. This is hugely beneficial for those thyroid cats or those receiving one-off treatments. I will still have appointments available for nail clipping and a**l glands. However, with my work within veterinary practice, these will be limited. Loyalty cards for these services still very much apply!

Booking is the same. Please contact me here via what's app - 07460 838 985 - with a free meet and greet for every drop in visit booked.

Any questions, please shout.

My diary for the rest of 2024 and 2025 is now open! 😄

-pig

23/10/2023

🐶WINTER OFFER 🐱

Hi everyone, I'm Lou! I am a Veterinary Nurse living and working in Newquay. This summer I bought my Pet Care Business to you and it has been so lovely meeting new clients and their pets! I want to continue to love and care for your pets over winter so am excited to share that all bookings throughout the rest of October and November 2023 will receive £5 OFF!
I cover Newquay and the surrounding areas but I am also happy to discuss coming out to see if you if you are a little further away.
All clients receive a loyalty card and services are carried out in the comfort of your own home!
I have a few appointments available this week so don't hesitate to book me in:
🐾Thursday at 9am
🐾Friday at 9am
🐾 Saturday morning appointments
All bookings are to be made via what's app - 07460838985
Please follow and share my page - - on Facebook and Instagram.

04/05/2023

Last week I met beautiful Blossom here in Cornwall, who was referred to me by a dog trainer. Blossom had been struggling with grooming around her ears and as a result had 2 big dreadlocks either side. They were tight to the skin and must of felt very uncomfortable.

With some gentle encouragement, combined with the fabulous efforts of her trainer and owner, I was able to clip out the matted fur and give her a good brush.

Well done Blossom, you are a super star ❤️

24/04/2023

I regret to inform you all that Toodle Lou Pet Care will be temporarily closed in Suffolk whilst the dogs and I take an extended break.

I am so grateful for all the kind messages received from those who I've contacted directly.

Lou x

12/04/2023

See you all soon 💕

11/04/2023

Do you know what makes your pets anxious?

By understanding what triggers your pet to become anxious will help you narrow down the route cause and apply positive reinforcement training, counter conditioning and desensitisation training to help them through their worries.

Common triggers are often seen when:

Being left alone / abandonment
Meeting strangers or other animals
Noises like fireworks
Journeys in the car
Visits to the vets

See if you can notice what triggers your pet to become anxious and make a plan to make a change! Remember, an anxious pet isn't a happy pet and we can do lots to make a difference to their lives 💙

07/04/2023

Today's National Pet Month post goes out to Clementine 💙

Clementine is fairly new on the scene here at Toodle Lou, but we've already enjoyed so many adventures together. Our bond and friendship is growing into something really beautiful. Thank you Clementine for all the love you give ❤️

06/04/2023

Due to the lovely long easter weekend, appointments next week are limited -

Friday 14th April for nursing services only (nail clips, a**l glands, administering medications etc)

❤️9am
💜11.15am
💛12noon

Book now via What's App - 07460838985

Please note I am on annual leave from Saturday 15th April, opening as normal on Monday 24th.

Happy easter 🐰

05/04/2023

Due to a cancellation, I still have space at tonight's event!

Book now via What's app - 07460838985

05/04/2023

Whilst often a last resort, dogs with uncontrolled anxiety are more likely to resort to aggression if their communication signals are ignored and the perceived threat continues. Their threshold decreases with anxiety, making it more likely to act on impulse.

Common causes can be seen....
.. When visiting the vets.. With strangers.. Towards other animals.. When they feel they have lack of control or choice.

This is why it is so important for all dog owners to understand the basics of canine body language and respond accordingly. The canine ladder of aggression is a great starting point for this. Swipe left 👈

04/04/2023

My first National Pet Month post is dedicated to the lovely Luna () Luna joins me on walks twice a week and is the happiest, cheekiest girl I know. She loves to play a game of fetch, but is also partial to a bit of swimming and zoomies!

Say hello to Luna by hitting that like button! 👇🏻

03/04/2023

To celebrate the launch of my new brand and website, I'm giving away a space to my Pooch Party on Wednesday 5th April at Hadleigh Cricket Pavilion. This event is suitable for all dogs under the age of 1year and starts at 6:15pm.

How to enter -

🐶 Like and share my Facebook or Instagram page ()
🐾Tag a friend with a puppy and tell me why you think they deserve to win.

The winner will be announced on my stories on Wednesday morning!

Good luck ❤️

02/04/2023

❔What is anxiety and how does it present in our pets?

Anxiety is the anticipation of a threat or fear and it is not considered to be a normal behaviour in our pets.

Pets that are anxious may find it hard to settle, be on edge and/or present with depression or other behavioural changes like aggression. Long term anxiety can also lead to health problems like low immunity and high blood pressure.

Cats will often have their feet planted, ears back and down and be hypervigilant of their surroundings. Where as dogs express appeasement behaviours, have their tails tucks and narrow their eyes.

Do you see these changes in your pet? Follow for more content on how we can combat anxiety in pets!

02/04/2023

www.toodleloupetcare.co.uk is now here!!

Hi, I'm Lou! I started Toodle Lou Pet Care when I struggled to find the services I needed for my two beautiful dogs and saw the struggle of other pet owners too. Having worked with animals over the past 10 years, I come with a wealth of knowledge and experience in pet ownership and am dedicated to d...

01/04/2023

I'm kicking off National Pet Month by announcing Lucey's promotion here at Toodle Lou Pet Care!

Lucey has always had a passion for keeping things tip-top and in shape, and can always be found gazing out of the window checking our HQ is safe. Barking at every passer by, Lucey is our most successful and vigilant head of security yet!

Lucey also supports the Pawject Team and assists other dogs build their confidence and life skills. She helps strengthen Lou's skills in reactive dog handling and challenges the team with their recall ability! All in all, this is a promotion well deserved.

31/03/2023

I'm holding a special offer on selected nursing services for appointments on Friday 14th April 2023.

Appointments are available between 9am and 3pm but are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Please note - there will be a small milage fee for those who live more than 7miles from my home address in Hitcham (IP7)

Book via What's App - 07460838985

31/03/2023

Tomorrow is the first day of April, which brings both National Anxiety Month & National Pet Awareness Month!

This means, over the next 4 weeks, I'll be posting content all about our pets as well as pet stress and anxiety and what we can do to combat it!

Is there a topic you'd like me to cover? Drop me a DM!

29/03/2023

🌟LAST CHANCE TO BOOK - 2 TICKETS LEFT🌟

Due to popular demand, I am excited to announce the next Pooch Party taking place at Hadleigh Cricket Pavilion NEXT WEDNESDAY!

With the last party being a sell out, I am running a longer session for puppies up to the age of 1 year! Booking in advance is highly recommended.

I will be covering some of the most talked about subjects to include -

🐶Trick training
🐩Training in the context of the real world and how to apply your knowledge to every day life
🐕New tips and tricks on how to decrease puppy mouthing
🐾How to avoid obesity in young dogs and the importance of food
🐕‍🦺How to maintain your dogs wellbeing and health
.. Plus there'll be time for a Q&A and Socialisation umongst attendees.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Tickets are £15/dog (to reflect the longer session length).

For those of you who attended my adult dog session in March, do not fear, your event is coming in May with lots of exciting activities planned!

Book today by messaging 07460838985.

28/03/2023

OK, admit it, your dog knows your schedule better than you do, which is why I've promoted Oddie to Toodle Lou's very own PROFESSIONAL ALARM CLOCK & BARKETING MANAGER... so far he's smashing it!

He wakes up each day 5-10 minutes before I do, in order to prepare me for the big day ahead. Moving forward throughout the day, Oddie can tell me exactly when lunch is (or should be) and the ever coveted nap time slot. But every good manager knows that there are tweaks to be made and there's a business to barket, so sometimes I'm quite surprised when I suddenly have a few more walks inserted into my daily and nightly routines, a reel or two to create from his expert modelling skills and fish cake to bake and sample.... We're still going through his training!

26/03/2023

NEW BRANDING

It is with so much excitement that I'm bringing a new, fresh look to my business. You'll see this being rolled out across all my platforms and documents from April 2023 💙

23/03/2023

Today is national puppy day, so let's get excited and spread the love to our new family members!

I'm throwing my second Pooch Party at Hadleigh Cricket Pavilion on Wednesday 5th April. The group is suitable for all dogs up to the age of 1 year and will cover an array of topics, to help you and your puppy grow together.

There are only 4 spaces left so be quick! Message 07460838985 on what's app to reserve your spot.

21/03/2023

SAY NO TO ECOLLARS!

I don't normally write posts likes this but....

Whilst searching social media today, I was absolutely devastated to come across a reasonably new and local dog trainer offering E-Collar training. Scrolling back over their feed, I found the use of prong collars too, which I'll talk about in another post, another time.

So... E-Collars. What are they?

A: E (which stands for electric) Collars are collars which work by sending an electric current into a dogs neck to shock them. The intensity of the shock can vary, but no matter how used, the principle is the same.

Shock collars are harmful and can cause psychological distress to our pets to include phobias and high levels of stress.... not to mention the risk of skin burns.

The shock "forces" a dog to behave, with little concern for the root cause. It can lead to 'helplessness' and removes the dogs freedom to problem solve and make choices. In essence shock collars can cripple a dogs learning ability and can actually exacerbate aggressive behaviours in the future.

So.... If a 'trainer' advises or offers you the use of a shock collar, please say no.

Toodle Lou Pet Care is all about positive reinforcement, engaging and building strong relationships with our dogs and allowing them to be them! I embrace the naughtiness within our hounds, encourage their inner puppy and encourage YOU to love your life with your dog.

If you're ever in doubt which route to take with your dog's training, please contact me. I'll be more than happy to help.

📷 : photo of my 10 year old family dog Archie for attention.

⬅️ Swipe left to see an example of a shock collar and prong collar.... Don't get me started on the cropped ears 🙅‍♀️

19/03/2023

HIGH VALUE TREATS BAKED TO ORDER!

With so many requests for my homemade fish cake for dogs, I'm now taking weekly orders for those dogs LOVE fish or those who struggle to find high value rewards for their hounds.

Medium boxes are £7
Large boxes are £10

Free delivery within 7 miles of IP7 or collection 😁

DM to order ❤️

18/03/2023

Does your pooch need a pamper? Been Unable to attend routine nail clip appointments? Or are you unsure how to give a new medication? I have a few appointments left next week so now is the time to book. Limited availability, offered on a first come, first served basis.

Monday 20th March - 8am, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm
Tuesday 21st March - 8am, 8:30am, 9am
Wednesday 22nd March - 8am, 8:30am, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm

Saturday 25th March - 11am, 12noon, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm

I am looking forward to seeing you all 😊

To book, message +44 7460 838985 on What's App or DM me here!

Have a lovely weekend,
Lou x

14/03/2023

Yesterday, new legislation laid in parliament introduced the mandatory microchipping of cats! Owners will have until the 10th June 2024 to get their cats microchipped or they can face a fine of up to £500!

Is your cat microchipped? If not, Toodle Lou Pet Care offers microchipping in the comfort of your own home starting from just £10.

Not sure if you're cat is microchipped? Book today for a consultation where we can scan your cat for a microchip and implant one if they are not!

Message us here or on What's App - +44 7460 838985

13/03/2023

Hello Monday ❤️

02/03/2023

Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Last night I hosted my first POOCH PARTY at the wonderful Hadleigh Cricket Pavilion.... We had a blast!

Covering topics like:

🐶Teaching our puppies to settle
🐶Improving engagement
🐶Puppy biting and mouthing
🐶Exercise and rest
🐶Feeding and making the most out of our dog's food
🐶Reactivity to the world (especially bikes and passers by)
🐶Finding out what makes our dogs tick... Is it food? Is it toys? Is it you?
🐶Teaching roll over, spin, twirl and touch
🐶Getting our dogs used to be handled in a veterinary context

It was an absolute pleasure to host last night and even more of a privilege to meet and work with you and your dogs!

If you had any comments or feedback on the night, I would love to speak with you so I can continue to grow and improve.

Until next time,
Lou x

25/02/2023

If your groomer suggests they clean your pet's teeth, I would advise you that you decline their offer!

It is impossible to clean an animal’s teeth properly without them being under an anaesthetic and although your groomer might think they are being helpful, they are probably doing more harm than good!

An anaesthesia free dental can't;

* Properly examine or clean under the gum line, where the most damaging and painful infections will be. The teeth may look clean but they will actually still be teeming with bacteria.

* Assess the health of the tooth roots, this can only be done with deep probing, which is painful, and x-rays which can't be taken conscious.

* Teeth have four sides, only the outer ones can be reached in an awake pet, meaning cleaning is ineffective AND inadequate.

Also, many pets will find the procedure stressful, uncomfortable and it is very, very easy to damage the gums.

Conscious teeth cleaning by groomers is NOT a good idea at all!

The RCVS - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the American Veterinary Dental College, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the WSAVA - World Small Animal Veterinary Association all advise against anaesthesia free dentals!

Please don't put your pet though one and always consult your vet if you are concerned about their teeth!

Read the Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons opinion on anaesthesia free dentals here; https://animalowners.rcvs.org.uk/document-library/a-statement-on-anaesthesia-free-dental-procedures-for-cats-dogs/