New Hope Vets

13/07/2025

***POOCH PANCAKES***
Ingredients:
*50g plain flour
*1 egg
*100ml water
*1 banana (mashed)
*Optional: xylitol-free peanut butter (topping)

Method:
*Put the flour, egg, banana and water into a bowl and whisk well.
*Pour mixture into a squeezy bottle with a thin nozzle.
*Heat a frying pan on medium heat.
*Using the squeezy bottle, draw the outline of a bone or paw them fill the inside with more mixture.
*Cook for 30 seconds on each side.
*Add topping of your choice and serve.

When you make these pancakes, reduce your dog’s usual food portion so they’re not overfed. Some dogs could have sensitivities to the ingredients, so these might not be suitable for all pooches. If you’re concerned about giving your dog new foods contact us at [email protected].
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12/07/2025

***WHY ARE SNAILS DANGEROUS?***

Lungworm is on the rise. In May 2023 about 100 cases were reported in Cheshire. Lungworm is a worm called Angiostrongylus vasorum, that travels around your dog’s body causing damage in the lungs and around the body causing death if left untreated.

Lungworm eggs are eaten by snails, and so when the snails are eaten by dogs or when a dog eats a bird that has eaten a slug, then it can cause lungworm.

These worms can sit in the blood vessels of the lungs undetected and they can affect the clotting of the your dog’s blood, which may lead life threatening bleeding. Lungworms can reach maturity in 40 days, therefore if your dog actively eats slugs or snails, you should think of deworming them daily.

Sometimes dogs can cough from the infection, however sometimes they may not show any sign of infection.

Lungworm cannot be treated or prevented by regular dewormers, an effective dewormer must be used, which you can get on prescription from your vet practice.

Ways in which to prevent Lungworm:

If your dog eats slugs, snails or anything that eats snails use an effective Lungworm dewormer every month.

Prevent them from eating snails, slugs and frogs.

Clean their outside water and food bowl daily.

11/07/2025

***HEAT STROKE***

Heat stroke can be life-threatening. Dogs can only loose heat through the evaporation from panting. On hot humid days it becomes very difficult for them to lose heat. They also have coats that trap heat, which can predispose them to overheating and heat stroke. Please make sure you provide shade for your pet, especially if your bestie is a Bulldog, French bulldog or a pug, as these dog breeds have compromised airways and are more likely to suffer from heat stroke.

Some of the signs to look out for are: Excessive panting, excessive drooling, your pet feels hot, Bright red, purplish or grey gums, lack of urine, rapid heart rate, tremors, lethargy, weakness, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness.

Excessive panting can lead to swollen and inflamed airways, which can obstruct their airways and cause death.

If in doubt, contact us immediately NEW HOPE VETS at 0151 459 1595 or book an appointment at Book Appointments | New Hope Vets

10/07/2025

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https://newhopevets.co.uk/services/book-appointments/
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18/06/2025

Mouldy foods and mouldy plant material (including compost) may contain toxins known as tremorgenic mycotoxins. These toxins are produced by moulds found in mouldy foods and organic materials. Animals that raid rubbish bins containing food waste are especially at risk of exposure to tremorgenic mycotoxins.

If your pet eats mouldy food or plant material containing tremorgenic mycotoxins it may become ill very quickly, often within one hour. Common signs that are seen include vomiting, wobbliness, tremors, agitation and hyperactivity, a high body temperature and panting. In severe cases there may be seizures. Effects could possibly last for several days, and fatalities have occurred. Prompt veterinary treatment is essential. The sooner they are treated, the better the outcome.

To minimise the chances of your pet accessing mouldy material, our advice to pet owners is:
• Dispose of unwanted and mouldy food promptly and carefully
• Ensure used rubbish bags are securely stored away from pets and that dustbins are firmly closed
• Consider a bin with a lockable lid if your pet is prone to scavenging!
• Prevent access by pets to compost heaps.

☎️ Pet owners can call Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000
🤳 Veterinary professionals can call VPIS on 0207 305 5055

20/05/2025

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