West Wales Pet Watch

28/07/2024

Means such a lot….

18/07/2024

With the British weather warming up (again!) we thought it would be a paw-fect time to remind you of our top tips on how you can keep your pets cool 🧊

[Visual description: Infographic reads: Five ways to keep pets cool in summer. Make a sun shelter, make sure your pet has plenty of water, exercise early or late, keep up with grooming, and keep their bed cool and comfortable.]

17/07/2024

07/07/2024

It’s really nice for me to still be appreciated, as well as my brilliant sitters!!

“Thanks for all you do for us. It's lovely to know this person will take
care of my home as well as my animals”.

Another happy client ! 👍

04/07/2024

When voting in the , please don't ever leave your dog tied up outside, as sadly there's a real risk of pet theft. Best play it safe, leave your dog at home, or bring someone along to wait outside with your pooch, on a lead, while you vote.

24/06/2024

It looks like we could be set for a spell of lovely weather, so here are our top tips for keeping your dog safe and happy ☀️🐶

1. Walk at cooler times

Avoid the hottest part of the day and minimise how much time your dog spends in the sun by taking them for walks early in the morning and later in the evening.

2. Beware of hot surfaces

Remember that pavements on hot days can burn dog’s pads. If you are unable to place the back of your hand on a pavement for five seconds, then it is too hot for the dog to walk on.

3. Always remember water

Always carry water and something for the dog to drink from. Some dogs prefer to drink from their own bowl, so consider taking this with you.

4. Cool your dog down

To cool a dog down, move them to a shaded area, provide a cool damp towel for them to lay on if they choose. Offer them cool (not cold) water and you can also give them access to a shallow paddling pool.

5. Spot the signs of heatstroke

Signs of overheating or heatstroke include heavy panting, excessive drooling, red eyes, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, and staggering. Call the vet as soon as possible, but prioritise immediate first aid in cooling the dog down.

6. If your dog is showing signs of heatstroke

• Move the dog to a shaded, cool area.
• Provide a cool damp towel for your dog to lay on if it chooses. Ensure a continuous flow of air across the dog to help increase evaporative heat loss.
• Gently pour small amounts of room temperature water onto the dog’s body (not cold water as this may cause shock) until breathing starts to settle. The aim is for the dog to gradually cool down, not begin to shiver.
• Offer the dog small amounts of room temperature water.
• Call the vet as soon as possible, but prioritise immediate first aid in cooling the dog down.

7. Find cool places

Wherever your dog is it should have access to shade, cool and clean water, and ideally a cool breeze. Areas of the house that can get particularly hot, such as conservatories, should be off limits.

8. Never leave a dog in a car

Even with the windows open and in the shade, a car can heat up quickly and become a death trap – even on a mildly warm/sunny day.

29/05/2024

Sleep well Barra, you’ve earned your rest ###

This sniffer dog spent more than a decade helping grieving families. the Springer Spaniel Barra was a rare underwater sniffer dog and spent 11 years locating bodies in rivers.
Barra was trained in Wales and helped bring closure to hundreds of families across the country.
Rest in Peace Barra. ❤️

13/05/2024

Well! You learn something everyday! Who knew that there were even chlorine detecting dogs!….i certainly didn’t! They couldn’t have a better job!

12/05/2024

Great story! A ‘working’ dog, being able to fulfil his breed traits. Good luck Russo, have a great life! 💕

10/05/2024

Seems even in Australia they have the same problems as UK….people not researching the breed of dog they are taking on. Cute fluffy puppy bundles , growing up to working/ guarding dogs, not ideally suited as domestic pets. Here the Border collie, in Australia, the Maremma. 😕

An animal sanctuary is receiving up to five phone calls a day from dog owners asking, 'Can you take my Maremma?' as they find the bundles of fluff become large dogs needing lots of room and discipline.

05/05/2024

I love this!💕

24/04/2024

STILL MISSING: Goginan SY23 3PA. Please call 07966 633685 if sighted (with photo if possible please)
Oh, Moo cat, you are missed so very, very much but I don't know what else I can do to get you home to us 😢😢. We lost Carlo a couple of weeks ago and it's been heart-breaking losing two of my family in such a short space of time. PLEASE 🙏 MOO cat, show yourself so you can come back to us 💔😔😪

20/04/2024

Love this!

20/04/2024

I think this is true 💔

"If I die while I have a pet, please let my animal see my body. They understand death, and seeing me will allow them to mourn. If I were to simply disappear one day, they might think I abandoned them. I know the feeling of abandonment all too well, and I never want anyone to feel that way, especially not my dog."

14/04/2024

It’s a fair question!

13/04/2024

Such a sad story.

Laura Grant was knocked unconscious when the vehicle spooked her horse Katie

13/04/2024

🔥 A stove or cooktop is the number-one cause of fires started by pets

❌Make sure that you keep them away from countertops and any other high surfaces in the kitchen

👍 A cover for those stove k***s may be a smart idea when the stove isn’t in use

🐱 🐶 🔥

01/03/2024

27/02/2024