Louise's Pet Care - Rufford

05/10/2023

01/10/2023

Training matters!!

(Lose* loose! Typos are the bane of my existence! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣)

21/09/2023

“What should I be looking for in a dog trainer?”

“Well trained dogs”

Vimeo.com/ondemand/puppyprogram

19/09/2023

EDIT. CAT AND OWNER REUNITED. THANK YOU
This cat has been missing since this morning from near the marina. Please get in touch if you’ve seen the cat. Thanks

17/09/2023

This is the only message you need to hear about this subject. There are some trainers who don’t have a bloody clue now trying to profit from this ban!

Saying “my dog isn’t aggressive” also isn’t acceptable. Do your bit to save your dog and start now. Danny also has muzzle conditioning videos and question and answer video on the ban.

There is no point fighting it, it’s happening so if you have a bull breed follow the information provided by Danny wells @ Unleashed K9 Services. The only trainer in the country I frankly have any faith in anymore who talks sense.

144 likes, 14 comments. “Muzzle conditioning any dog is a must. It is especially important to muzzle condition your Bully breeds. Due to the volume of incidents that Bull breeds are involved in, I’m hearing of a lot more incidents where vets are refusing to treat without the use of a muzzle and ...

03/09/2023

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02/09/2023

A few from this week

10/08/2023

I’m not a fan of dried food. Here is an insight as to why. If you are going to feed dry make sure it’s the better one

07/08/2023

MY PET IS BEING VACCINATED - HOW CAN I MAKE IT AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE?

Read online here >>> https://bit.ly/2XdIUpV

When a vaccine is given to a pet there is always a risk of unwanted side-effects.

And in sensitive dogs and cats, these can be serious or life-threatening.

For more on this subject, see this blog >>> https://bit.ly/3B0hy4Q

The following steps can help to ensure that this procedure is as safe as it can be for your dog or cat:

If the vaccination is for Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis and Parvovirus, have a Vaccicheck test done first. If this confirms immunity to these viruses is already present, there is no need to give a vaccine.

When an inoculation is necessary, add Immunity to the diet as far in advance of the injection as possible. This helps the immune system respond in a healthy manner. Immunity can be continued indefinitely to help the body cope successfully with exposure to pathogenic microbes, and to support strong, natural defences.

48 hours before the vaccine is given, start giving 2-3 drops of Injection Visit 3 times daily, Continue for 3 weeks afterwards. Repeat after an interval of 3 weeks.

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Vince the Vet
Veterinary Formula
Life-Changing Nutritional Care

30/07/2023

IN A WORD - YES!

One of the most underestimated benefits of switching from processed pet food to raw, is the positive impact it can have on mood and behaviour!

The science behind it is fascinating. 😀

Firstly, raw food is chock-full of essential nutrients that are lost during the manufacturing of kibble and tinned dog food. These reduce stress and fuel overall well-being, which naturally makes dogs feel calmer, happier, more energetic, and full of fun! And for dogs suffering from anxiety, aggression and other behavioural issues, this can be a life-changer.

Secondly, feeding raw eliminates the additives routinely added to kibble and canned pet food, which are known to provoke adverse reactions in sensitive dogs - just as certain additives in fizzy drinks and other confectionary trigger hyperexcitability, attention deficit states and other behavioural changes in children.

Over the years, we've seen thousands of dogs who were 'devils' to train or control, become 'angels' when a good, healthy balanced raw diet was introduced. And it's such an easy thing to do! Simply transition to a high quality meat, bone and offal raw such as ours, and then after a few weeks. start adding a sprinkle of our nutrient dense supplements to guarantee a nutritionally balanced, complete diet is fed, which supports optimum health. Then, enjoy life even more, with your rejuvenated best pal!

Finally, if you ever come across the old wives tales that feeding raw meat makes dogs more aggressive, bloodthirsty or badly behaved, and that meat is too rich in protein for dogs (carnivores???) these can safely be disregarded. 😀👍


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27/07/2023

Gorgeous Reggie has sadly had his last walk with us today. His family are moving to Manchester. Wish them all the happiness in the world, we will miss Reggie so much. Here he is enjoying his last play time with his buddies

19/07/2023

Yesterdays pic of the day!

17/07/2023

Home visits to these 2 cuties!! My first pet as a child was a hamster and they are just adorable little things 🥰🐈🐹

13/07/2023

Recent visits to this beautiful little lady Sparkle ✨🐈‍⬛😻

13/07/2023

Pic of the day 🥰🐾🐕🐶😍

11/07/2023

Pic of the day!!

29/06/2023

20/06/2023

I mean honestly could he be any cuter?!

18/06/2023

Happy Fathers to the Dads of a different kind but no less important!

14/06/2023

Totally disgusted that this is going ahead in this weather: many dogs will suffer. If you were planning to go here please don’t. It will be far too hot for a busy day out like this.

A message from the DogFest team, please read 🐶🩷

13/06/2023

Todays walk is cancelled

Please don’t walk your dogs keep them home cool and safe!

06/06/2023

Todays action shots!

01/06/2023

Some recent pet sits. 🐇🐷🐈🐈‍⬛

23/05/2023

We've all heard the phrase DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS! And most of us are sensible enough not to leave them in hot cars or rooms as we know temperatures SOAR in the heat. BUT, we still see people exercising their dogs? 🥵

Well did you know that in fact, "exercise triggered over 10x as many canine heat-related illness events as hot cars, and caused 8x as many deaths". With a huge 74.2% of heatstroke reported to have occurred AFTER EXERCISE. Exposure to hot weather alone (sitting in the heat) triggered 12.9% and travel or confinement in a hot car triggered only 5.2%.

Let's not be ignorant pet owners. You wouldn't leave a dog in a hot car, so do not walk them in the heat! There are multiple stimulating exercises you can do at home to keep your dog mentally entertained, or walk early in the morning or late at night when it is cool.

KNOW THE FACTS

Here is what to look out for:

🔥 Elevated body temperature of 40.c+
🔥 Heavy panting
🔥 Agitation/whining/barking
🔥 Staggering/weakness/collapse
🔥 Increased heart rate
🔥 RED gums
🔥 Excessive thirst
🔥 Seizures

RAPID COOLING SAVES LIVES ⚠️
The problem is not only the temperature the dog reaches during heat stroke, but the time the dog spends at that peak temperature. COOLING IS KEY using whatever resources are available. Active cooling in the first instance can lower mortality rate from 49% to 19%!

Best methods of cooling: water & air!
💧Water combined with air movement – running water, soaking or immersion. Tap water is ideal for cooling dogs, it’s doesn’t have to be ‘tepid’ it just needs to be water combined with air movement (evaporation) to disperse heat and you have the most effective cooling mechanism.
🧊 Ice packs accelerate cooling alongside evaporative cooling and cold water but useless instead of. Do not apply directly to the skin.
💧Allow small amounts to drink and clear froth away from the mouth to facilitate the airways.

Once cooling has commenced, head to the nearest vet whilst continuing to cool and maintaining air flow (windows down or air con on in the car). Even if your dog appears clinically well after cooling, it is still recommended that your dog receives a full examination as damage can be delayed.

Do not cool past 39.5 degrees. This can lead to rebound hypothermia.

‼️It was common knowledge that only tepid water should be used to cool in cases of heat stroke however, more recent investigations have shown this method to be outdated. "The concept that ice or cold water causes vasoconstriction and slows the cooling process has never been scientifically validated, and in that singular study, that claim was completely refuted. Ice or cold water likely does cause vasoconstriction, but since dogs really doesn’t use radiation from their skin to cool down much anyway, vasoconstriction doesn’t take anything away that they needed for cooling in the first place. Also, any effect of vasoconstriction is likely far outweighed by the cooling effect of the ice or cold water. The life-threatening element of heat injury is prolonged body heat. You need to cool the body to a safe temperature (under 104 F) as fast as possible and the cooler the water temp, the faster they cool." Written by Dr Janice Baker.‼️

WET TOWELS should be avoided. Wet towels limit air movement making evaporative cooling less effective. Do not apply a ‘cool coat’ to a hot dog.

For more info checkout https://heatstroke.dog/2021/06/10/hot-dogs-at-bsava-congress-2021/

Credit to www.heatstroke.dog for the facts!

© The Dog First Aid Co. 2023

14/05/2023

Services update

11/05/2023

Some from this week. What a great week! 🐶

08/05/2023

How I tire Ruga (who hates rain) on a wet day

03/05/2023

Gorgeous (not so little) puppy Louie 🥰😍

21/04/2023

Tues, Wed & Thurs availability. Spaces rarely become free so please get in touch. 07472273639

10/04/2023

Easter visits to cuties Benny & Ginny 🥰😍🐈‍⬛

07/04/2023

05/04/2023

The wet weather didn’t spoil our fun today!!

04/04/2023

Little Louie’s first time out with the gang!!