Helen's Hairy Hounds

30/08/2024

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lol

30/08/2024

Let me introduce myself.. 🩵🐾

30/08/2024

🐾 Puppy pop ins 🐾

Have you got a new puppy and need someone to pop in whilst you've gone back to work or you've gone out for the day?

Then at Halsall Pet Pals we can help you!

Book in for a 30 minute pop in session for playtime, feeds, cuddles and toilet breaks.

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21/08/2024

18/08/2024

I’m closed for another break until 27th August ❤️ see you all when I’m back to work!

18/08/2024

Ooo I share a birthday date with this guy 😃

GRAHAM GREENE - Born June 22, 1952, on the Six Nations Reserve in Ohsweken, Ontario, Mr. Greene is a 68 year old FIRST NATIONS Canadian actor who belongs to the ONEIDA tribe. He has worked on stage, in film, and in TV productions in Canada, the U.K., and the U.S. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his 1990 performance in "Dances with Wolves". Other films you may have seen him in include Thunderheart, Maverick, Die Hard with a Vengeance, the Green Mile, and Wind River. Graham Greene graduated from the Centre for Indigenous Theatre in 1974 & immediately began performing in professional theatre in Toronto and England, while also working as an audio technician for area rock bands. His TV debut was in 1979 and his screen debut in 1983. His acting career has now spanned over 4 decades & he remains as busy as ever. In addition to the Academy Award nomination for Dance with Wolves, he has been consistently recognized for his work, and also received nominations in 1994, 2000, 2004, 2006, and 2016. Graham Greene lives in Toronto, Canada, married since 1994, and has 1 adult daughter.

17/08/2024

08/08/2024

It is international cat day today! Meet my two 😃 Tabitha 11 years and Togo who is going to be 10 weeks old tomorrow 😻😻

07/08/2024

We can’t believe we have now been open for 3 months! We love caring for and getting to know you and all your pets as well as welcoming our new clients.

We have also been learning about our neighbours here at Greenham Business Park. One being the West Berks Foodbank, and all the great work they do providing support to the local community. Especially the work they are doing to help families in need over the summer period.

With this in mind we are excited to announce our charity ‘Walk and Talk’ event taking place on Sunday 11th August from 9am until 11am. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the work of the Foodbank.

Coffee, Tea and Cake will be available to purchase from the Rolling Coffee Bean who will also be donating some of their profit from the day to the work of the Foodbank.

Please join us with your four-legged friends. This maybe overwhelming for some dogs as there may be a large group. We will be starting at the practice for a 5km walk. Come along and have a chance to chat to us about your furry friends.

You can sign up to the event via the link below. The suggested donation is £2 per dog. Additional cash donations will also be greatly appreciated on the day. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charity-dog-walk-and-talk-tickets-935721818147

03/08/2024

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✨ Not just a haircut ✨

I’m always banging on about your dog’s groom not being just a haircut. There’s the nails, keeping pads clear blah blah blah Nicola! 😉

But last week I had another example of this. Obi came for a visit and I was asked to look at his paw once he was on the table. He’d been licking it but his owners couldn’t see anything in it.

After his bath I was able to determine the problem was from the ankle down- I could hold the leg without any issues.
Using the dryer I could see there wasn’t anything in his feet, a few matts between his toes- but this isn’t unusual when a dog has been excessively licking/ chewing. So then it was time for the squeeze test! Where is causing the pain? By gently squeezing I knew it was just the ankle.

What’s around the ankle? The dew claw! A quick inspection (at a funny angle with my phone torch because he knew I’d found the spot!) and I could see he had damaged his claw, probably out on a walk. It was at an irregular angle and right up by the base where it connects, the outer layers had come away 😩 Once I knew that I could check other areas around his ankle and spotted his foot was slightly puffy - which you’d never have spotted without really looking and comparing ankles.

Firstly, now I knew, I could avoid holding that area and make the groom more comfortable for him.

But secondly, I was able to get photos and let his owner know- they probably wouldn’t have noticed otherwise with all his fluff! They could then book an appointment with the vet and get him help ❤️

Dog groomers ARE NOT VETS. We cannot diagnose. But! We do see your dogs often enough to know what is normal not only in dogs, but for your dog personally. We know what your dog normally looks and feels like and have our hands on your dog more than your vet.

We are able to highlight something that we think you need to know about like new lumps, bumps, rashes, redness and even damaged dew claws! Then, with the information we give you, you can take them to a vet for a diagnosis and if needed treatment.

Never underestimate your dog groomer and the importance of having your dog groomed… it’s never just about a haircut 🩷

02/08/2024

I’m closed until the 12th August for a break. I will respond to messages then 😃

31/07/2024

Heat stress starts as a reversible condition, but if not managed it will develop to heat stroke, which is extremely dangerous.

If your pet shows any of these signs, they should be moved to a cool area and offered plenty of water to drink.

Find out more about keeping your pet safe in hot weather here: vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot-weather

09/07/2024

Finally got the certificate for the oral & dental heath course that I’ve just completed! 🦷🐕❤️

30/06/2024

https://chng.it/NnQ2GQJMBV

Please sign the petition

Petition against plans for a solar farm at Stratton's Farm, Hampshire.

25/06/2024

Trying to do my admin and I get this 🤷🏼‍♀️ every time! 😂😂

13/06/2024

Spare 15 minutes today

07/06/2024

OMG 😍😂🥰

25/05/2024

25/05/2024

I am closed until Monday 3rd June 😀

25/05/2024

21/05/2024

Leucillin is fab stuff. We use it on our pets and ourselves if needed. Treated my cat with it when she cut her head somewhere. Spayed the leucillin on a cotton pad and cleaned her cut with it twice a day for a week and it healed up beautifully. 💜

20/05/2024

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13/05/2024

Due to being booked up for
several months in advance, I am unable to take on new clients at the moment.
Apologies 🫣

11/05/2024

Well that went extremely quick and I missed it completely this year due to being so busy I forgot to celebrate 21 years of Helen’s Hairy Hounds 🥳🥳

04/05/2024

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Yay for starpaws day!