PAWtreath dog walking service

08/01/2023

Happy new year!
We're finally back after a flood and a difficult few months. Looking forward to this year's pet sits and walks :)

24/10/2022

This week is all about our home county of Cornwall. Read our '10 Must-See Dog Friendly Attractions in Cornwall' blog, and add them to your wish list 😍 https://www.dogfriendlyretreats.com/blog/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-cornwall/

📸 Photo courtesy of Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, near Penzance.

24/10/2022

Mornings with this loving pup 😍

15/09/2022

We've had a good week dog sitting our pal! He's probably happy to get back home away from this madness 😆

14/09/2022

What a dream!

30/08/2022

It's our first cat drop in, cuddle and feed tomorrow 😍

30/08/2022

Someone said this to me when Smithy was young "you'll run him to death" as he walked and talked about his old westie who struggled to keep up with us on Portreath beach.
He was right, Smithy has bad back legs. He has a throw of the ball or two now (im an awful throw!) but mostly kept on his lead and He's doing just fine - he likes to bark at other people and their dogs and balls. I think it's mainly a touch of jealousy but he likes to think he's shouting the message "slow down pards!"

https://www.facebook.com/534217806622775/posts/5734895826554921/

As a canine massage therapist I am forever talking to my clients about ball launchers and the effects they have on our dogs….so nice to see an article in the national paper….the more publicity the better…hopefully more people will make a more informed choice 🤞🤞

18/07/2022

😆😆🌞

THE nation’s dogs have unveiled their plan to get through this heatwave by not moving from one spot throughout.

16/07/2022

Check the ground - it's hot out there! The ground will differ too (depending on material) so be aware of this.
⚠️🤚7 second test on the back of your hand 🐾 🐕
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https://www.facebook.com/246845885741228/posts/1425441967881608/?sfnsn=scwspmo

🌞High to VERY HIGH UV levels 🌞

Good morning everyone,

UV levels climbing to 7s and 8S and maybe even 9 on the UV index today please take care if out in the sunshine, particularly in the middle of the day. “Slip, Slap, Slop, Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat. And remember to stay hydrated

High risk means you could burn in 30 to 60 minutes. Try to keep out of direct sunlight, cover up or wear a sunscreen lotion SPF 30+.

The high heat of summer can becomes extremely hazardous for your dogs paws. There is a simple test in which you can do to check whether the pavement is too hot for your pet's paws by doing the "seven-second test". Simply touch the pavement with the back of your hand for seven seconds. If you can't hold out for the full seven seconds because the surface is too hot, then it's also too hot for your dog's paws.

When is it too hot for dog paws?

If the air outside is pleasantly warm, you may think there's no risk that your dog's paws will get burnt. But the ground can get much hotter than the surrounding air and absorbs heat fast, the table below compares the temperatures of the air and asphalt under similar conditions:

Air temperature

25 °C / 77 °F

31 °C / 87 °F

35 °C / 95 °F

Asphalt temperature

52 °C/125 °F

62 °C/143 °F

65 °C/149 °F

Never leave your dog in a parked car on a warm day. Dogs mainly control their body temperature by panting. When a dog is very hot, panting isn’t enough to stop them from overheating. In warm weather, the temperature inside a parked car can climb rapidly and will be much higher than outside of the vehicle. Dogs left alone in a car on a hot day can quickly become dehydrated, develop heatstroke or even die.

Kind regards
KWT Dave

13/07/2022

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11/07/2022

https://www.facebook.com/246845885741228/posts/1421828981576240/?sfnsn=scwspmo
🌞 🐕 we've been doing an 08:00 and a 22:00 walkies it's been soo hot and the dogs have been so tired!

🌞High to VERY HIGH UV levels 🌞

Good morning everyone,

UV levels climbing to 7s and 8S and maybe even 9 on the UV index today please take care if out in the sunshine, particularly in the middle of the day. “Slip, Slap, Slop, Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat. And remember to stay hydrated too, temperature in Cornwall today are looking to touch 22c.to 30c in, some locations.

High risk means you could burn in 30 to 60 minutes. Try to keep out of direct sunlight, cover up or wear a sunscreen lotion SPF 30+.

Never leave your dog in a parked car on a warm day. Dogs mainly control their body temperature by panting. When a dog is very hot, panting isn’t enough to stop them from overheating. In warm weather, the temperature inside a parked car can climb rapidly and will be much higher than outside of the vehicle. Dogs left alone in a car on a hot day can quickly become dehydrated, develop heatstroke or even die.

If I park in the shade, or leave a window open, can I leave my dog in a car on a warm day?

No. The temperature in your car can still rise to dangerous levels, even if you leave the window open, park in the shade or put a sunshade on your window.

If I leave the dog a bowl of water, is it OK to leave a dog in a car on a warm day?
No. Heatstroke can still happen if your dog has access to water.

Tips on how to help a dog with heatstroke:

Stop them exercising, move them out of the heat and into the shade
Call a vet for advice

Lay them down on a cool floor
Offer them small amounts of water to drink

Carefully pour water over the dog’s body, or sponge them if water is limited. Particularly focus on their neck
, tummy and inner thighs. Ideally continue to do this until their breathing returns to normal.
Make sure the dog doesn’t inhale any water while you’re trying to cool them down
Fan them with cool air or put them in an air-conditioned room or car if possible.
The impact of fanning them, or putting them somewhere that’s air-conditioned, will be greatest if they’re already wet
It was previously thought that rapidly cooling an affected dog could cause them to go into shock.

This advice is now being questioned, so always speak to your vet who can guide you through how best to help your dog.

Kind regards
KWT Dave.

04/07/2022

Dog sitting this pretty pup 💛

30/06/2022

How is it July tomorrow 😲

From the 1st July - 31st August dogs are banned on Portreath Beach (including the Harbour) between the hours of 10am and 6pm. Details of this Public Space Protection order can be found by following the link below, as well as a list of dog friendly beaches:

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/animal-welfare-and-enforcement/dogs-on-beaches/

20/05/2022

WARNING ⚠️☣️
Over the last 2 - 3 days there has been lots of reports of rat poison on Portreath beach. It's been reported several times - so hopefully it gets safely cleaned up soon. I've already heard of a local dog having to have stomach pumped :(.

19/05/2022

Me and Smithy are tired but our sleepover pal is all about the ball 🥎🥳

02/05/2022

🐍 they been popping up for the last month or so.

Vets have issued a warning after treating a dog bitten by an adder on popular...

01/05/2022

28/04/2022

Woody had a lucky escape

19/04/2022

We have several found dogs in our kennels or waiting for collection

🐶 German Shepherd X, black, tan and white, found in Falmouth

🐶 German Shepherd X, black and brown, found in Bodmin

🐶 Springer Spaniel, brown and white, found in Heamoor, Penzance

🐶 Spaniel X, liver and white, found in Falmouth

🐶 Black female found at Watergate Bay

You can find a full, up-to-date list, along with information on collection on our website ➡️ bit.ly/3rE5Zy3

16/04/2022

After our tick post the other day we found one on our dog yesterday. We picked up some new tick tools from pets at home (I lose these things ALL the time!). This is the way we've always done it and although a bit sinister we always leave the tick in water once removed - for at least 30 mins as they can hold their breath! 🤣tick free divers!

https://uk.mypetandi.com/parasites/ticks/how-remove-dog-tick-right-way-and-what-avoid/

Ticks are notoriously keen to hang on once they’ve had a taste of your dog.

14/04/2022

Oh what kind humans to save this hound 👏❤🐶

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The dog was reported missing to the Coastguard and RNLI but teams had to stand down the rescue

14/04/2022

Beach times coming up for the dark side ;) Pawthtowaners!

14/04/2022

It's been a pleasure walking this ansum chap this week. Smithy and the kids have a new pard in the village 🐶

12/04/2022

😍🐕

https://fb.watch/clzqGPZWcM/

12/04/2022

‼️Note for 🐕 🐶‼️ there are ticks galore up the tram 🤢
We had to buy new tick tools and will keep an eye out over the next few days incase we missed any of those sneaky creepers!

11/04/2022

The best pup entertainer ♥️ ! We've fallen for this pup 🐶 😍

01/04/2022

That wind ❄️ have you had snow? We missed in in Portreath !

21/02/2022

Happy 11th birthday to our pup! It's sometime between the 21st and 28th 😆🥳

20/02/2022

Wow lucky Max - thanks to the RNLI. 🐕‍🦺🦮
https://fb.watch/bhTXxGKOkA/

20/02/2022

Phew! Poor pups 🐶 so glad they were OK. Hope your dogs were OK during storm eunice. ❤
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159033385962060&id=107654667059