Pet Sitting by: Debra

05/08/2024

17/06/2024

PLEASE KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE THIS 4TH of JULY. They need to feel safe. 💖

26/05/2024

True ❤️❤️🐾
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18/05/2024

Miss Ebony isn’t happy with me. She would rather be playing outside instead of being in for the night. After all, it’s Friday. 😂

11/05/2024

Happy Saturday

29/03/2024

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28/03/2024

The girls are enjoying the sun today. They’re getting as much sun as they can before this weekend’s rain 💕

21/03/2024

Hey guys, with Mother’s day coming up, check out my friend, Hand Painted Sand Dollars and other crafts by Cindy page. She has one of a kind gifts....

100% hand painted sand dollars, other shell crafts too

09/03/2024

My heart is broken. This little girl has meant a lot to me. She’s given me hours of love and laughter. Thank you for letting me love you Miss Lulu. You will forever be in my heart. I will miss you ❤️❤️❤️

07/03/2024

Deadly CIRD Variant Is Spreading; Vets Urge Owners To Recognize Symptoms

By Sakcham Tiwari,
3/7/2024

A mysterious disease variant is swiftly spreading among dogs in the United States. Reports indicate that the fatal bug has already made its way to the United Kingdom. This new Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) variant is baffling veterinarians as its atypical nature defies conventional understanding.

CIRD variant symptoms vets urge dog owners to watch out for

British citizens are receiving cautionary advisories regarding the canine disease , as The Sun reports. It initially surfaced across four areas in the United States: New Hampshire, Oregon, Los Angeles, and Colorado.

This illness presents as an unconventional iteration of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD), commonly recognized as ‘ kennel cough ’ within the U.K. In addition, it accounts for one out of every 100 veterinary visits, emphasizing its significant impact on canine health.

CIRD is one of the most widespread respiratory illnesses affecting dogs in the UK. The newly identified disease is a variant of CIRD, raising concerns about its potential to become prevalent in Britain.

The disease can swiftly spread among dogs as they socialize. Therefore, this makes any activity involving multiple dogs in close proximity a potential risk factor.

Moreover, the symptoms of this concerning illness include sneezing, nasal discharge, and fatigue. Upon first observation, it can seem like kennel cough. However, if it is not diagnosed and treated in time, it can escalate to pneumonia .

Since the disease can manifest within just one to two days, vets advise dog parents to implement all possible precautions. Additionally, the disease also comes with the possibility of death. Reported cases in dogs are as young as nine months and as old as 11 years.

According to Dr. Lindsey Ganzer, a vet, there are other signs and symptoms of this CIRD variant. They include a wet cough, loss of appetite , lethargy, and abnormal eye discharge .

Hence, if you notice any of these symptoms in your pup, you must immediately book a consultation with your vet .

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31/12/2023

Here is something I read on Nextdoor. It’s good information for you to remember.....

“PET OWNERS! MUST READ...

PSA: We adopted our dog, Rowdy, from the shelter 5 years ago. He was already an adult dog, so we estimate he is about 11 or 12 years old at this point. I love this dog. He is the sweetest soul and my BFF. For the past week or so he hasn’t been acting like himself. He licked a raw spot on his foot. He was panting constantly. He was pacing. Sunday morning, the pacing and panting got so bad, and I was REALLY nervous that there was something seriously wrong with him. For 45 minutes, he panted like crazy and constantly paced back and forth. He was keeping his tail tucked down all the time. His ears were pinned back. He would not settle down and he wouldn’t eat. We tried everything. I ended up giving him a trazadone that he takes sometimes when he goes to the groomer. It seemed to take a little bit of the edge off, but not much. He still wouldn’t eat and still wouldn’t settle. I took off work on Monday so I could take him to the vet. We did bloodwork and x-rays. Knowing he is a senior dog, I was trying to prepare myself for the worst case scenario. I was glad to see his bloodwork was great except for some elevated liver enzymes. The x-rays showed he was a little backed up but no major issues. He got an anti-nausea injection and some Gabapentin to help with some tenderness in his back and to hopefully help keep him calm. When we got home, he was ok for a little bit, but eventually started pacing and panting again. We walked around the neighborhood for a long time and he used the bathroom a lot. He seemed pretty happy about that and was in good spirits until we got home and he refused to come back in the house. Every time I took him out that evening, he would hunker down like he didn’t want to come back in the house. When my vet called and I gave her the update, she suggested there may be some new electronic device in the house that was emitting a high frequency noise that is hurting his ears. We had just put new smart outlets in the house about a week ago. His pacing and panting were worse when the lamps were on, so I unplugged all the smart outlets. He stopped panting, stopped pacing, and ate his food. His tail was even up and wagging again. When I plugged the smart outlets all back in and asked Alexa to turn on the lamps, he immediately started panting and pacing again. My husband used an app to test the frequency of the smart outlets. It was off the charts. We've left the outlets unplugged for two days and have confirmed that it is definitely the smart outlets that are causing his stress and discomfort. He's back to being a totally normal dog now. I really thought this was the end for Rowdy based on the way he was acting. I am so thankful for Dr. Newell at BoonesCreek AnimalHospital for figuring out this simple solution. If your pets are exhibiting similar symptoms, you may want to consider checking your electronics first. I cannot express how relieved I am that he is ok now. "

30/12/2023

Have a safe and Happy New Year 💖