Bumble Bee Boarding

17/02/2025

Interesting guide to dog vomit and possible causes, from PDSA 🤢🐾🐝

Vomiting is a common problem in dogs, but it's really important to recognise when something could be wrong. Fortunately, most cases are caused by something minor that resolves itself in less than 24 hours, but some are much more serious and require veterinary treatment ⚠️

When you should contact your vet:
- Retching (trying to vomit but not bringing anything up)
- Low energy (lethargy)
- A bloated tummy
- A painful abdomen
- Vomiting for more than 24 hours
- Vomiting constantly with no breaks
- Vomiting and is very young or very old
- Vomiting and is otherwise unwell/has other illness
- Blood in their vomit
- Signs of dehydration (sticky gums or sunken eyes)
- Disorientation or collapse

See the full guide and possible causes: https://pdsa.me/MJ5f

[Visual description: Infographic reads: dog vomit guide. Vomiting is a common problem in dogs that can be caused by many different things, some minor, some very serious. Vomiting, retching and regurgitation are all caused by different things, so being able to tell them apart is important. What's in my dog's vomit? ‘Coffee grounds’ - blood that has been digested can look like coffee grounds. Fresh blood - let your vet know whether there is a large or small amount of blood. Green liquid - a large amount could be a symptom of a gut blockage. Foam/froth - if your dog is producing foam/froth but no vomit call your vet. Yellow bile - bile from the gall bladder is usually yellow or greenish-yellow. Grass - eating grass is normal for dogs so it might turn up in their vomit. Undigested food - check whether your dog is regurgitating or vomiting. Always call your vet if you are concerned.]

15/02/2025

One of our lovely regulars, Tibetan Terrier Cookie, joined us again yesterday for her 9 night holiday stay, and she enjoyed a chilly morning walk in the fields with another regular boarder, Bailey the Viszla. Luckily, neither dog spotted the three deer in the next field!

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone ❤️

12/02/2025

So .... boͦaͣrͬdͩiͥng liͥcͨeͤncͨeͤ rͬeͤneͤweͤdͩ,̓ yaͣy! 🍾🥂

12/02/2025

It's 𝑻𝑯𝑬 big day today at BBB HQ 😱 (fingers crossed) 🙏🙏🐾🐝

12/02/2025

A few 'Did you know ...' facts about dogs, some more obvious than others, but proof of why we love them so much ❤️ 🐾🐝

10/02/2025

Do you know that it is a licence condition that your day care/home boarder ᴍᴜꜱᴛ offer a trial night, if your dog's stay is three nights or more? This is a chargeable service, and is an opportunity to make sure your dog will be happy in a home boarding environment, as well as ensuring that we are happy to accept your dog. (Not all dogs are suited to a day care/home boarding environment and can be distressed, aggressive, show signs of separation anxiety and maybe even bark excessively.)

If your chosen boarder doesn't mention a trial night, it's highly likely they are unlicensed 🤔

09/02/2025

Sunday breakfast availability at Blooms Tearoom 😋

We’ve got some availability today for breakfast. Book a table online if you’d like to join us 🙌

08/02/2025

Do you know how to recognise signs of stress in dogs?

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐝'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is a useful guide, showing the different signals dogs show through their body language, to communicate. As a dog gets more upset, their body language may change according to the steps on the ladder.

The quicker you notice the early signs of stress, the sooner you'll be able to remove your dog from the situation that is causing them stress, and avoid them reaching the top of the ladder.

It’s important to note that context is KEY! Think about the situation that your dog is in to try and understand the signs. For example, if they're at home and relaxed as normal, an exposed belly is very different to a stiffened exposed belly in an unfamiliar environment. All dogs are different, and not every dog will show every action on the ladder, and they might not follow the same order.

Find out more here: https://xn--q7fj0dy134f.xn--x7fl/n2qx

[Visual description: Infographic showcasing signs of stress in dogs. The image features a ladder with a traffic light system of paw prints coloured green, yellow, orange and red. Red is at the top of the ladder and green is at the bottom. Next to the ladder is a list of actions a dog might present, starting with green (deemed as calm) and eventually reaching red (signalling stress).]

08/02/2025

The Friday Boys Club ❤️ with Byson, Bear and Buddy 🐾🐝

08/02/2025

Few updates from some of our walks this week 🐾🐝

07/02/2025

Would regular clients be interested in a weekend 'adventure walk', where dogs get taken further afield to a great walking location, collected/dropped home as usual but to a different location, than we'd normally go, so possibly away from home for 2-3 hours in total? Cost would be £20 per dog, and walks could be beach/forest based, but all to be decided once interest confirmed, and group dynamics assessed 👍

Lily’s Four Paws would also be involved, so there would be two of us transporting and supervising dogs 🐾🐝

06/02/2025

Blooms Tearoom are hiring a Bread Baker 👍

We’re looking for EXPERIENCED bread baker to join the team as we expand our offering.

You’ll be able to work (early) mornings up to 5 days a week to include Saturday.

Good rates of pay and a fun, creative, ambitious team!

Email [email protected] with your CV