Pawla's Pooch Pad

18/12/2024

💥RAWHIDE IS DANGEROUS💥

Just a little warning regarding the Xmas treat many stores are now starting to stock for dogs at xmas.

Many of these so called treats end up with the dog "enjoying" some time in a veterinary surgery over Christmas.

The vast majority of these rawhide products and treats come from China.

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulphide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white "pure" look and remove the rancid smell.
Now comes the pretty festive colours and the glue to form cute shapes.
On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde.

If that wasn't bad enough, they regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking.
The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

Leave them in the shop where they belong or if some well meaning person buys them for your dog put them safely away for later, then dispatch in the bin!

Click the link below for more information and a short video on how it's made

https://youtu.be/Oc265q0ZRss

14/12/2024

20/11/2024

-5° with the windchill.

So doggy jumpers at the ready for the pooches.

07/11/2024

Shared from Florida Poodle Rescue.

This is an X-ray of a dog’s bent front leg. See that tiny white spec? That’s a microchip! It has migrated down the leg....far from where it was inserted, between the dog’s shoulders. This is actually quite common.....

When lost pets are scanned, the entire body SHOULD be scanned to catch any that have migrated. But, as an owner, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AT THEIR YEARLY VET EXAM, to ask for a quick scan to make sure that: (1) the chip is still working, (2) the location of the chip is good, and (3) that the chip info is correct.

Remember microchips save lives and reunite families with their pet.... just have it checked regularly!

04/11/2024

Sad day today

30/10/2024

With Howl-oween just a day away, take a look at our top tips to help keep your dog safe and happy. It might be spooky season but this doesn't mean dogs should be fearful 💛

[Image description: This is an infographic with text and cartoon illustrations of dogs. The text says 'Walk your dog before dark and don't leave them alone in the garden. Don't force them to wear a costume or recieve unwanted attention. Keeo human sweets hidden. Make them a safe space to retreat. Drown out spooky sounds with music or TV. Take extra tasty treats on walkies to distract your pooch and avoid trick-or-treaters.]

16/10/2024

Yet another fundraising tool for charities is coming to an end.
If you would like to use up your credit rather than your mobile provider keeping it please text HART to 50300. Thank you

08/10/2024

Keep your pets safe

20/09/2024

Yet another fundraising tool for charities is coming to an end.
If you would like to use up your credit rather than mobile provider keeping it please text HART to 50300. Thank you

07/09/2024

View from my cousin Art’s home at 7am this morning.

17/08/2024

If you have any spare credit you wish to use up as a donation to us. Please Text HART to 50300 to donate €4. HART will receive a minimum of €3.60. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 076 6805278

17/08/2024

https://m.independent.ie/regionals/wicklow/news/warning-issued-as-dogs-reported-seriously-ill-after-visiting-south-dublin-parks/a704204410.html

Dog owners have been sharing reports of cases of serious illness among their pets, after visiting parks in the north Wicklow and south Dublin area, in particular Shanganagh Park in Shankill, which is hugely popular with dog owners in Bray, as well as Cabinteely and Kilbogget parks.