Walking Paws Ipswich

25/01/2025

16/09/2024

We wanted to make our clients aware we’ve had a case of seasonal canine illness (SCI)🌳

For those who aren’t familiar with SCI, it is rare condition, characterised by rapid onset vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. Signs usually start within 24-48 hours of being walked in a woodland area. With prompt treatment most dogs recover but without supportive care dogs can rapidly become dehydrated which in severe cases may be life threatening. Cases are seen most commonly through the autumn months. Puppies and older dogs are often more severely affected.

Whilst not every woodland area in the UK is affected, unfortunately Rendlesham Forest is a known hotspot. Frustratingly the definitive cause of SCI is unknown, but research suggests harvest mites may play a role.

To the naked eye harvest mites look like very tiny orange dots. They are most often found between your dogs toes and in a small pocket in their ear flap. Whilst not every dog who has harvest mites will get SCI we recommend checking your dog regularly for harvest mites, especially if walking in woodland areas. If you do find harvest mites on your dog then please call your local branch for further advice.

During the autumn months we would advise owners exercise caution when considering walking in Rendlesham forest, especially if your dog is under a year old, elderly, or suffering with other health issues. If possible it is recommended to avoid the forest altogether until after the first frost.

If you have any further questions on seasonal canine illness please call your local
branch on the numbers below:
Woodbridge: 01394 380083
Ipswich: 01473 274040
Felixstowe: 01394 284554
Rendlesham: 01394 420964

12/08/2024

We receive many reports about the welfare of animals over the summer months, but we can all do our bit to help our furry, feathered and scaly friends when the weather is warm 🌞

Find out who to contact if you see an animal in distress during a spell of warm weather: https://bit.ly/3W98xTp

12/08/2024

We have availability for walks and daycare. If your dogs are up for fun. Our walks are structured, so we can cater for all kinds of dogs. Our daycare is limited spaces, the dogs we have become well mannored, socialised and learn how to behave around other dogs and humans. Because we are licenced to a few dogs , they get all our attention. When they go home, they will have had a good day so the owners can relax. please message us if you are interested

Thanks Sue and Ade

03/04/2024

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30/03/2023

30/03/2023

For Paul O’Grady - Such a beautiful man💔I ask people who love dogs to join the challenge to post a picture of their dog. Just a photograph and no description. The goal is to cover FB with positive photos.
Please copy the text and post your dog’s picture & check out the great photos. All positive and lots of happiness.
RIP Paul ....

25/12/2022

Happy Christmas to all our customers and doggies x have a pawsome time ### thank you for all your lovely gifts we were overwhelmed 😊 x 🎅 ❄️ ⛄️ 🐕 🛷 x

29/11/2022

13/11/2022