Dunromin On The Hill Mobile Pet Microchipping Services

10/01/2024

Very sad this - Robin Williams took his own life because he was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. Bruce Willis just learned that his illness is Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and Lewy Body Dementia. One of the hardest things to process is the slow change in the one you love. Becoming a completely different person. Everything changes. Just so you know...😢 It’s called the long goodbye. Rapidly shrinking brain is how a doctor described it. As the patient's brain slowly dies, they change physically and eventually forget who their loved ones are and become less themselves. Patients can eventually become bedridden, unable to move and unable to eat or drink or talk to their loved ones. There will be people who will scroll by this message because Dementia or Alzheimer's has not touched them. They may not know what it's like to have a loved one who has fought or is fighting a battle against Dementia or Alzheimer's.

In an effort to raise awareness of this cruel disease, I would like to see at least 5 of my friends put this on their timeline.

I'll settle for at least one.💜💜💜DONE!!! COPY & PASTE.
Thank you.

31/10/2023

https://apple.news/ALmzZjzLkS7-uV7kqCA5IQw

More information will follow

XL Bully dogs will be added to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dog Act from the end of this year, the government has announced.

13/03/2023

It has just been announced that COMPULSORY CAT MICROCHIPPING will come into force on 10th June 2024! 🐾😺

The new rules mean cats must be implanted with a microchip before they reach the age of 20 weeks and their contact details stored and kept up to date in a pet microchipping database. All owners must have their cat microchipped by 10 June 2024 and owners found not to have microchipped their cat will have 21 days to have one implanted, or may face a fine of up to £500.

This should improve the chances of reunification although, as has been the case with Clooney, this will be wholly dependent on vets following best practice and scanning to establish identity and keepership - AND THEN contacting the keeper on the registration details. This did NOT happen with my boy when his microchip number was checked by two identifiable veterinary practices, gaining full access to my account that had a MISSING flag beside my contact details. This needs amending to prevent much loved and stolen cats such as my Clooney falling through the net.

We will have waited eight long years for this legislation since compulsory dog MICROCHIPPING became law in April 2016 but this is good news.

17/07/2022

🥵🐾 HEAT STROKE🐾🥵

The next few days are forecast to be incredibly hot!! 🌡

We are open as usual but if you are concerned about travelling your pet in the extreme heat please contact us on 01623620784 during routine hours and we will gladly rearrange your appointment.

Please be aware that, despite our best efforts, the practice can become incredibly hot with the extreme outdoor temperatures we are currently experiencing so we would please ask that you use your own judgement when deciding if your animal really needs to be seen.

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A few key points:

🔥 COOLING YOUR PET - The Myth that “actively cooling your pet is counterproductive” is totally unfounded and untrue. If your pet gets hot, use a cool (but not COLD) bath, paddling pool or wet towel to gently cool them down (avoid freezing cold water as this can induce shock).

🔥 THE LEMON JUICE MYTH - If your pet is actively suffering from heat stroke please don’t waste your time trying to sq**rt lemon juice down their throat. Please actively cool your pet and contact us immediately.

🔥 HOT CARS - Pets DIE in hot cars, and in only very short periods of time. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN A HOT CAR. Be aware that even moving cars with the air conditioning on or windows open still present a risk as the dog may be coping with higher temperatures in the back than you are experiencing in the driver’s seat. Try to avoid long journeys where possible but if necessary ensure you stop regularly and offer your pet plenty of water.

🔥 WALKING - Walking in the cool of the early morning or late evening is MUCH safer but do remember that it can still be incredibly hot. If in doubt, DO NOT WALK YOUR DOG!

🔥 PAVEMENTS/PATIO/DECKING - These all get hot in the sun, please keep your pets in the shade…the sun worshippers are most at risk as they won’t move out of the sun even if they get too hot!!

🔥 CONSERVATORY/UTILITY ROOMS - If your pet usually stays in a single room when you are out please ensure they always have access to shade throughout the entire day and provide plenty of ventilation and water.

🔥 FUN WAYS OF KEEPING COOL - Supply your pet with cooling or wet blankets to lie on, add ice cubes to their water bowl, refrigerate softer treats before giving them, provide shaded paddling pools.

Signs of heat stroke include excessive panting, hypersalivation, vomiting / diarrhoea, drowsiness, confusion, seizuring and collapse. If you notice any of these signs please get in touch urgently so we can help immediately!

17/03/2022

Compulsory Microchipping for Cats is on the horizon

We will come to you for the comfort of your pet

Message us for details

24/09/2021