Happy Hounds

22/09/2025

Good advice. Thanks.

If you notice something wrong with your dog’s eye, flushing it with saline solution is usually a good first step to take.

Then call your vet. Any eye injury will be classed as an emergency and you should therefore get a priority appointment.

It could also be useful to fit the dog with a cone/buster collar to stop them from scratching at the eye and making it worse.

17/09/2025

So many dog owners don’t know this.

A seasonal risk that you should be aware of.

22/08/2025

Thanks for the reminder!

Sticks are NOT a good dog toy – we’ve heard lots of stories of dogs being injured by sticks.

From life-threatening impalation or choking situations, to cuts, splinters and abcesses, it really is better to be safe than sorry and avoid the risks. There are many safe alternative toys, including rubber ‘sticks’.

15/06/2025

Have you one?
Would you like one and know where your fur baby is when they go missing?

Read on.

After videos of the free tags went viral on Facebook and Instagram, responsible dog owners are advised to order soon before the organisation behind them completely runs out.

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

They get everywhere even in the mouth.

Ticks rank second only to mosquitoes in infectious disease spread to both pets and people. Ticks are small creatures that are closely related to spiders and can be predominantly found lurking in grassy areas, such as fields and meadows.

Varying in shape, colour and size, ticks are generally oval, flat and small: the size of a sesame seed when unfed, but once completely engorged with blood, they grow to the size and shape of a coffee bean. They look for hosts to latch onto, often by climbing to the top of a long blade of grass waiting for passing mammalian traffic, i.e. a sheep, cat, hedgehog, dog, or even you!

After taking your dog for a walk, it’s a good idea to check them for ticks. You can do this by moving your hands over their body to check for any unusual small bumps, if you find one, use a tick removal tool followed by antiseptic wipes or spray.

09/06/2025

Anybody agree? Just love em!

31/05/2025

31/05/2025

Always good to remind yourself and keep a happy dog

Heat stroke advice.

09/05/2025

Learn your tail position and wags in your dog. Good job👍🏼

26/04/2025

It's gardening season! If you're going to be enjoying a spot of gardening with your pet around, make sure you're aware of these potential hazards 🐌🌱

- Pesticides and w**d killers can be highly toxic, so keep pets away when using them.
- Slug pellets should be stored securely and only used where pets and other wildlife can not reach them, as they can be deadly if eaten.
- Compost bins and piles of leaves or grass cuttings can contain harmful bacteria and mould when they rot, so make sure you're clearing your garden waste into a secure bin, away from prying paws.
- Grass seeds can be a hidden hazard, as they can become lodged in your pet's skin, ears or eyes. As they're so small, they can move through the body's tissues, causing your pet serious inflammation or infection.
- Lots of toxic flowers begin to bloom in spring. This means there are many poisonous bulbs to be dug up, which often have a higher concentration of nutrients than leaves or flowers, making them even more dangerous for your pet if they are eaten. Keep these plants/bulbs in areas your pet can't access, or if you can, avoid them altogether.

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