Welcome to All Things Paws-itive! I'm a huge animal lover and a qualified Veterinary Nurse🐾
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‼️IMPORTANT NOTICE‼️
Please note - the business is now closed & I am no longer taking bookings.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support since I launched this business! It has been a pleasure meeting you all and looking after your much loved pets! 🐾
‼️ HEATWAVE SAFETY ‼️
Few tips on how to keep your furbabies safe & well during hot weather.
Dogs🐶
DO NOT walk your dog during the heatwave. It is NOT worth the risk. Even at 8am this morning, the temperature was 25 degrees at that is way too hot for them. Dogs won’t die from missing a walk, but one walk can kill them! In 30 degree heat, pavements are around 57 degrees - this is UNBEARABLE and will cause significant burning to their paws/pads.
-Provide as much shade as possible & do not let them sit outside and bask in the sun
-Use sprinklers/paddling pools to help keep dogs cool during the day, again limiting the amount of time spent in direct sunlight
❗️WARNING if using a hose pipe, PLEASE run it through thoroughly first - when left out in warm weather, hose pipes can heat the water left inside them to a scalding temperature❗️
- Use cool mats/fans where possible and if tolerated, but do not force this upon them.
DO NOT place wet towels over dogs bodies… wet towels absorb and trap heat and can cause an increase in temperature!
-Ensure there is plenty of fresh water available, use multiple bowls around the house & garden, and change regularly
Cats 🐱
-Ensure there is plenty of shade provided wherever possible, cardboard boxes can be used as a good source of shade, but care must be given to ensure there is an adequate amount of ventilation!
❗️In multi-cat households, sources of shade should be increased to ensure each cat has choice and space ❗️
-Cool mats/fans can be used IF they are tolerated. It is important not to force cats to sit on mats/in front of fans as this can cause additional stress
-Provide plenty of fresh water, in numerous bowls around the house/garden
❗️In multi-cat households, ensure there is at least 1 bowl per cat, plus an additional. For example, for 2 cats, AT LEAST 3 bowls should be accessible ❗️
-Keep a close eye on your cat’s whereabouts if possible, ensuring they’re not shut in hot places with poor ventilation such as greenhouses, sheds, garages etc.
SIGNS OF HEATSTROKE🐶🐱
- Vomiting, lethargy, confusion, rapid breathing/excessive panting, difficulty breathing, drooling, loss of coordination.
In severe cases, pets with heatstroke can collapse & seizure.
‼️ If you have ANY concerns regarding the well-being of your pet in the heat, contact your vet immediately‼️
Heatstroke can be fatal and should be treated with a matter of urgency.
Rabbits & Guinea pigs 🐰🐹
- If kept in hutches, provide plenty of shade and ensure there is a good level of ventilation.
-Provide water BOWLS. Even if your pet only normally drinks from a bottle, provide multiple bowls of fresh water to make sure this is easily accessible if they need it.
-Check rabbits/guinea pigs regularly throughout the day! Temperature of their housing should be monitored, alongside their demeanour.
-Check backends of pets, especially rabbits. In the warmer weather, pets are at higher risk of flystrike. Ensure rabbits are clean and dry at all time, and when needed, fur should be trimmed to limit build up of faeces/urine - this is particularly important in eldery rabbits who cannot groom themselves thoroughly.
Signs of heatstroke in rabbits/guinea pigs:
-Drooling/salivating, panting & short shallow breaths, lethargy, ears that are hot to the touch, loss of coordination and/or general weakness.
In severe cases, seizruing and loss of consciousness can also occur.
‼️Contact your vet immediately if you are concerned ‼️
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Stay safe in the heatwave 🌞
Home visits 🐾
As it’s been too hot to get out in the middle of the day, walks have been moved to early morning. So to split up the day for those walked early, I’ve been popping round in the afternoons to play with water in the shady gardens, top up waters, and give them a little company 🌞
Further information:
-Home visits can be booked once, twice, or three times a day dependent on your pet’s needs🐱
-Provide a toilet break whilst you’re working away from home🐶
-Visits to cats & small animals whilst you’re on holiday ✈️
-Feeding/grooming/litter changes all included in charge.
-Available for all domestic pets!
Feel free to message for more details 🐾
🐾 GROUP WALK SPACES AVAILABLE 🐾
I now have spaces available for group walks in Littlethorpe/Enderby/Huncote. Monday-Friday slots available!
Need your dog to have a break whilst you’re working from home?
Gone back to the office and need someone to pop in and exercise your pooch whilst you’re gone?
If this sounds like something you need, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss further & book your space!🦮🐕🦺
Been quiet posting ovet the last few weeks, but here’s a little snippet of what we’ve been up to 🐾
From walks in the pouring rain, to early swims & shaded forest walks to avoid the heat 🌞
Randal 😍
Had the pleasure of looking after this guy this week whilst his owners were on holiday! 🦎
A few happy faces from this week🐶🐾
A few happy faces from this week🐾
Bubbles & Ginger… both very good for their claw clips earlier 🐹
Update of services offered:
Dogs🐶
-Walking
-Claw clipping
-Pet sitting
-A**l gland expression
-Drop ins during your working day
Cats🐱
-Home visits up to 3 times a day whilst you’re away
-Claw clipping
-Fur clipping/mat removal
Rabbits🐰
-Home visits up to 3 times a day whilst you’re away
-Claw clipping
-Backend clip & clean
Guinea pigs, rodents & reptiles🐹🦎🐢
-Home visits up to 3 times a day whilst you’re away
-Claw clipping
For further information on any of the services listed above, please don’t hesitate to contact me 🐾
Luna & Lexi enjoying their evening meal 🥒🥬
Home visits available for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents & reptiles whilst you’re away. Drop me a message for more information 🐾
Welcoming M to the paws-itive crew!😍🐾
Handsome H has joined the crew! 🐾
A few faces from this week!🐾
A few of this week’s faces so far🦮🐾
Happiest when playing fetch 🎾
Ziggy & Khaleesi!🐈⬛
Got the pleasure of looking after these two whilst their owner is on holiday 😻
For more information on home visits, feel free to drop me a message. Visits can be tailored to your pets needs 🐾
Meet L, the newest addition to the Paws-itive crew!🐾
The gorgeous N being a superstar for her claw clip!🐶
*Claw clip bookings available*
Dogs £8
Cats £7
Guinea pigs & rabbits £5
Feel free to message for more details🐾
Just a few of the happy faces from this week’s walks so far🦮🐾
T, B & A enjoying the afternoon sun☀️🐾
Smiles all round today! 🐾
Meet B, the latest addition to the Paws-itive crew! 🦮
R earlier on this week, living his best life 🐾
Those ears!😍
The handsome Leo😍
Leo has regular pet sitting slots whilst his owners are at work as he has separation anxiety and struggles when left alone. During visits Leo is kept well occupied with lots of fuss, playing with toys, and practising his tricks🐾
If you would like more information on pet sitting services, or home visits/drop ins, feel free to drop me a message 🐕🐈
A few faces🐾
All enjoying their walks in the sun over the last couple of days🌤
Just a few of last week’s gorgeous faces! 🐶🐱🐾
The gorgeous R after his walk today🐾
Even happy when wiping those muddy paws! 🥰
Meet Kobie! Claws clipped & even posed for a photo after🦎
The very handsome F joined the Paws-itive crew today!😍🐾
The very happy N, from earlier on this week🐶
Made the most of the storm aftermath by paddling through flooded waters and bounding through the mud… living her best life🐾
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Luna & Lexi enjoying their evening meal 🥒🥬 Home visits available for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents & reptiles whilst you’re away. Drop me a message for more information 🐾
R earlier on this week, living his best life 🐾 Those ears!😍
Crazy M having the time of her life today! Using a recall lead during M latest walks to give her more freedom to run further afield as she’s known for being a little escape artist off lead 🙊 Best way to optimise her walks whilst still maintaining control 🐾
Meet Luna & Lexi🤍 These two have been an absolute pleasure to look after over the last few days! Such amazing characters 🐾 I’ll miss seeing them run for their fresh veg every morning/evening 🥰 Please drop me a message if you’d like more information on home visits ✨
The gorgeous ‘Pickles’ enjoying her walk this morning 🐾🍂 Drop me a message to book your walking slot🐶
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