Forget Me Not Vets

25/06/2024

What to do if your dog gets too hot

💦 *Wet then Vet* 💦

The latest heatstroke guidelines are out for dogs. The RVC (Royal Veterinary College) has looked at thousands of data points and if your dog has heatstroke then get them dunked in cold water (kee their head above the water) or use your hosepipe, then stick them in the car with the air conditioning on or the windows open and get to a vet. True heatstroke needs to be properly treated at a vet as it causes multiple organ damage that needs to be medically treated.
DO NOT cover your dog in wet towels, this actually heats them up further!

Signs of heatstroke in dogs:
‼️ Excessive panting
‼️Weakness
‼️Collapse
‼️Reddened gums
‼️Vomiting
‼️Diarrhoea
‼️Confusion
‼️Disorientation
‼️Lethargy/disinterest
‼️Muscle tremors
‼️Seizures

🐶 Don’t walk your dog in the midday sun (British dogs are not acclimatised to the sudden heatwave)
🐶 Walk short nosed dogs (French Bulldogs, Pugs, etc.) early in the morning or late at night. They are far more susceptible to the heat and struggle to cool themselves down.
🐶 Dogs don’t always recognise that they are getting too hot- especially if they are chasing a ball. Don’t throw balls for them in the heat, they will keep going beyond safe limits.

New research from the RVC suggests human heat-health alerts could help prevent heatstroke in dogs Published: 28 May 2024 | Last Updated: 28 May 2024 15:48:10 New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) which investigated heatstroke in UK dogs has found a strong correlation between the occ....

16/06/2024

Notice of annual leave:
From Monday 17th June to Friday 21st June I will be unable to offer home euthanasia.
Many thanks, Sinéad 💚

12/06/2024

This lovely chap is Charlie, I visited him yesterday to help him to cross peacefully over the rainbow bridge. He loved a fabulous life on a lovely farm, his owner said she’d never known a dog with so much energy, loving trying to round up the horses on the farm.

It’s beautifully fitting that Charlie is remaining on his farm where he loved to run free 💚🐾🌈

11/06/2024

It’s World Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember all those wonderful companions who gave us so much and are now across the rainbow bridge.

Feel free to add your pets below, and any favourite stories. Loved and missed, very definitely not forgotten 💚🌈🐾

This is my girl, Caoimhe, who I lost last April and was the inspiration behind starting this service 💚🌈🐾

31/05/2024

This stunning boy is Howl, he lived life very much on his own terms and generally shunned the limelight (camera), but this is an amazing shot of this handsome lad. His owner has one of the most amazing cat friendly houses I’ve ever seen!

Howl wasn’t a fan of the vets, which is why his owner wanted him to pass at home. He passed peacefully over the rainbow bridge earlier this week.

30/05/2024

On Tuesday this week I helped the lovely Catty cross over the rainbow bridge, his owner was keen to share his memories of him, so here are his words about his handsome friend:

“Catty was my loyal companion for 15 years. He walked into my life as a stray and refused to leave, I was chosen by him and it was such an honour. He was very affectionate but on his own terms, he also had a grumpy side! Everyone who met him commented on his character and personality. His expressions were so human-like, he would huff and puff when he was annoyed, and he was artistic too, licking fish shapes into the walls for some reason. He was always a big boy who really loved his food, especially tuna, and he was always waking me up at dawn for his breakfast, sat on my chest and pawing at my face til I got up. He was not happy when he was out on a diet, but on his last day he had 5 breakfasts and loads of lick treats. Having him by my side got me through so many tough times in my life, he was my constant, and I have never loved anyone more. Whilst people came and went, he was always there, purring away so loudly. I've never met a cat with a louder purr. It will be so hard to adjust to life without him and I can't believe he has gone. I'm so happy that he was able to pass away peacefully at home without any pain or stress.”

08/05/2024

This beautiful smile belongs to lovely girl called Nell (with guest appearances from her brother Dylan). I visited Nell yesterday as she had cancer and had reached the point where life was getting a bit too much of a struggle. I met her in her favourite spot in some grass opposite her house, and with the sun shining it was the most fitting place for her to pass peacefully over the rainbow bridge. Sleep tight and run free little one 💚🐾🌈

02/05/2024

This fabulous collection of photos is of the gorgeous Paddy. I visited Paddy to help him with his final journey on Sunday and he passed very peacefully over the rainbow bridge 💚🌈🐾

I think these photos show that he was clearly a larger than life character with a gorgeous smile. Sleep tight handsome boy 💚

29/04/2024

On Sunday I visited the lovely Mia to help her cross the rainbow bridge, yesterday her owners sent me some beautiful photos of her in her prime. It gave me an idea to use this page as a memorial for those pets I go to visit, to celebrate their lives. If you would like to include your pet please send me some pictures of them, with a story if you’d like, and I’ll include them here to create a wall of happiness memories 💚🐾🌈

Here’s my gorgeous girl Caoimhe, who I lost in April last year 💚

29/04/2024

This is the beautiful Mia, who took her final journey over the rainbow bridge yesterday. A much loved family girl who will be very much missed, a real gentle soul.

Thank you to her family for trusting me with this journey, which was very peaceful.

Such lovely photos as a memorial of this special girl 💚🐾🌈

14/02/2024

As our pets approach the end of their lives, it can be difficult for us to know when the time is right to say goodbye. One of the services that I offer is a quality of life assessment. This can be done remotely or in person and can help to guide you in this most difficult of decisions. If you would like to discuss this further then please feel free to contact me on 0161 327 4145 or you can email me at [email protected]

08/02/2024

My name is Sinéad, I have been a vet for over 15 years and over that time I have developed a passion for trying to make those final moments we spend with our pets as gentle an experience as it can hope to be. Many pets really don’t enjoy coming to the vets and so I started to think about ways that reduce any anxiety for them; as a result of this I decided to set up Forget Me Not Vets, allowing you to say goodbye to your pet in the comfort of your own home, in surroundings familiar to them and so causing as little stress to them as possible.

Last year I said goodbye to my beloved collie of 14 years, as a vet I was able to do this at home with her family around her and it was a lovely, peaceful experience. It made me realise the importance of being able to offer this opportunity to others that may want it.

08/02/2024

I am a vet with over 15 years of experience now offering compassionate end of life care for your pet, in the comfort and familiar surroundings of your own home. I cover the Greater Manchester area.

If you would like to find out more about the services I offer please visit the website below, where you can contact me to arrange a visit.

www.forgetmenotvets.com

07/02/2024

Offering compassionate end-of-life care, in your own home.