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05/12/2023

05/12/2023

Here are our popular Cat Urns, beautifully designed to keep your beloved cats ashes safe at home 🧡

We have the adorable and discreet Cat on a book urn, cast resin in antique bronze, these can also be personalised with a plaque with your chosen words.

We also have the wooden Sleeping Cat Urn, discreet and stylish choice for your cats ashes.

24/10/2023

24/10/2023

Our compassionate and dedicated team are here to help.

24/10/2023

Knowing when to begin discussing end‑of‑life for a pet is just as difficult as making that ultimate decision. Consider starting the discussion at the beginning of a pet’s decline instead of the end.

We recognised this at Haven Vets and have produced a booklet to help you. The booklets are in our Reception areas and you can just pop in and pick one up to read at home.

There is no one perfect moment in time to make a euthanasia decision about your pet. But being able to make an informed choice when the time does come makes it easier on your pet and yourself.

24/10/2023

Top Tip 🎆 More dogs go missing during fireworks season than any other time of year. It is a legal requirement for dogs to be microchipped and wearing a collar and ID tag when out in public, which must include their owner's name and address and postcode. So make sure this is up to date and that your dog is securely tucked up at home.

24/10/2023

Dog owners - watch out for toxic toadstools!

It’s that time of year when different fungi pop up. Some are edible, some are mildly toxic and others are deadly. Talk to your vet immediately if your dog eats wild mushrooms or toadstools. Find out more at thekennelclub.org.uk/toadstools.

28/08/2023

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Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 🌈

Today is all about remembering and honouring all the beloved pets that have crossed over the rainbow bridge. No matter how big or small your pets were, losing them can be difficult to handle and whilst the pain of losing a pet somewhat heals over time, they are never forgotten.

27/08/2023

All set up at Withernsea Carnival down at Valley Gardens
The sun 🌞 is shining, come down and join in the fun & grab your pooches some tasty, healthy & nutritious treats 🐶🐾

27/08/2023

Did you know that artificial grass retains nearly double the amount of heat? 🌡️ Which can be unbearable for our pets.

As temperatures rise today, be aware of the dangers of artificial grass and make sure you always put a cooling mat out for your pet.

23/08/2023

Hypoallergenic mixed treats 🐾🐶

£5.00

Fish skin flats - Rich in Omega 3 & protein, with a rough texture which is also great to keep on top of plaque & tartar 🦷

Camel skin - Long lasting, high in protein & great for teeth too !!

Goat skin - Fab for smaller dogs as long lasting chews 🐶

Lamb muscle meat - High in protein & aids dental hygiene

Trachea - Rich in Glucosamine & Chondroiten, a fantastic treat for older dogs as aids joint care

Beef muscle meat - high in protein, low in fat, long lasting and fab for dental health

Message me to order, local delivery available 🚙

23/08/2023

This is most definitely one of the most important parts of training your dog.
I know many of you just want your dog to listen when they are at the beach and you call them.....but if they barely listen to you in your own home, there is no way they will listen to you elsewhere.
It doesn't just magically happen.
If your dog doesn't listen to you elsewhere, go back a few steps with training...really solidify exactly what you want in your own home, then your yard, then on your local walk.....gradually increasing those distractions helps everyone....including yourself.

You start to see momentum, and momentum is so important with training for both yourself and your dog.
Momentum builds confidence.

23/08/2023

Hi all, so has been a busy summer training 🐾 not had much chance to get treat bags done recently 🐶 but have some hypoallergenic mixed bags coming up, watch this space 👀

08/08/2023

A reminder that this FREE fun family event is taking place on Thursday 11am - 3pm in Valley Gardens and Memorial Gardens.

08/08/2023

08/08/2023

Self soothing....sometimes not as helpful as it may sound.
When does self soothing become obsessive ?
Simply put....when it becomes excessive. What excessive means from one dog to another may be completely different.

Every dog is individual.

Mouths are used in many (but not all) self soothing behaviours. Self soothing can be an attempt to reduce anxiety....and it works for many dogs.

However....there is a point where this can begin to turn and become damaging.

Licking paws.
Dogs that continually lick paws until they are red, inflamed or raw need help. Veterinary help must always be sought FIRST before behavioural reasons are looked into. While you may be convinced it is just a "habit" that habit has lead to chronic dermatitis, a yeast infection or maybe that compulsive licking and nibbling at paws is actually from a grass seed and is now infected and is scouring its way internally up your dogs leg.

Nibbling/sucking bedding.
You may have a dog that suckles or nibbles their blanket...maybe there are some "cookie cutter" mysterious holes in the blanket....your dog has likely ingested the material. Teeth rubbing continually against textured fabric can cause big dental issues.

Biting/chewing objects.
This is something that very few people see as an issue, as dogs chew. If your dog is spending a long time chewing a toy and does this at various times during the day....observe them, there could be a pattern of seeking comfort after something they found stressful. We may not see the preceding event as stressful...but your dog did. There could very easily be a pattern.
Your dogs teeth may be becoming blunt and worn away from continually chewing....they may then feel they need to chew more as they now have pain in their mouth.

Nibbling/biting themselves.
This often looks like something is annoying them, they may nibble or chew holes in their own body, tails can be a target too. Your dog can actually start to nibble off their own tail, it may get shorter and shorter and you may start to see destructive biting on what was once a healthy tail.

Have you come home and your dog has chewed a piece of furniture or a door?....there is a reason for this behaviour....
Instead of looking at your dog as "naughty" or "bad" perhaps your dog was highly anxious when you left and attempted to self soothe.

Some dogs that are destructive have underlying high level anxiety issues. They are attempting to feel better the only way they can in that moment.

Self soothing behaviours are fine...your dog has managed to figure out how to calm themselves and feel better emotionally.
BUT..... there is a point when they are far more damaging than we think.

Self soothing behaviours can turn to become the opposite of what they were first started for and can actually cause stress and anxiety.

Vet check first, then you can look into behaviour modification.

08/08/2023

On sunny days, pavements can get too hot for dogs to walk on.

To check, place the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds; if it’s too painful for your hand, then it’s too painful for your dog’s paws. Find out more: thekennelclub.org.uk/hotpavements.

08/08/2023

This one is always a bit controversial for some....It is a repost from several months ago.
Socialisation.
Play is NOT socialisation. Play is a separate and important skill.....but it isn't socialisation.
What is socialisation ?..... Calmness and acceptance.
What it isn't......over excited, scared, hyper, wary behaviour or PLAY.

I know that seems like a big statement to make for some people but society has some strange ideas of what socialisation is.

That doesn't mean dogs and puppies shouldn't play, it simply means one of the FIRST things they need to learn in life is be calm and accepting of dogs in general....then play can be added as a separate skill.

Calmness and acceptance IS socialisation.
Play is play.
Two completely separate things.

Dogs and puppies are a very small part of having a socialised dog. An important small part... but a very small part in a much bigger picture.
The word socialisation seems to be associated with play and that is a big issue with new puppy guardians/owners.

How you let other dogs meet yours and how your dog meets other dogs forms patterns of behaviour.
The more these dogs have over excited, over aroused and hyper behaviour around other dogs...........the more they understand this IS exactly how to meet dogs....and that is really problematic for many dogs.

True socialisation is acceptance and calmness in ALL the world has to offer.
Everything you encounter in everyday life...is exactly what you need to expose your dogs to.

Little and often
Positively and calmly......and you are well on your way to a well socialised puppy or dog.

One of the best lessons you can teach your puppy or dog is they do NOT need to interact with others.
They don't need to go to that hyper excited behaviour when other dogs are near.

They can be calm, assess the situation and choose to play and interact if they wish.....

That is true socialisation.