Kara's K9s

06/06/2026

Today was my last day of looking after the beautiful purr-babies, and shy little Chase came out to say hello for the first time in a week 😻 Was so lovely looking after all the little kitties and it was delightful to finally meet Chase 😻

05/06/2026

Friday’s solo walk fun with Storm, who was feeling very curious and adventurous today 😁 🥰🐾🥰🐾

05/06/2026

Friday’s fun 🥰🐾🥰🐾

04/06/2026

Thursday’s fun with Wilbur 🐾🥰🐾🥰

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

You know the weather is bad when even a spaniel says “nope!” 🙈🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️

Little Wilbur did eventually get his walk once the torrential downpour stopped 😅🐾🥰

03/06/2026

Wednesday’s fun even though it chucked it down 🌧️🥰🐾🥰🐾

03/06/2026

⚠️ Yesterday we looked at where blue-green algae is found and what to do if your dog is exposed. But why is it so dangerous?

The answer lies in the toxins produced by some cyanobacterial blooms.

🧠 Neurotoxins attack the nervous system and may cause:
• Drooling
• Disorientation
• Muscle tremors
• Seizures
• Collapse
• Breathing difficulties

🫀 Hepatotoxins attack the liver and may cause:
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea (sometimes bloody)
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy
• Jaundice (yellowing of the gums, eyes or skin)
• Acute liver failure

⏰ Symptoms can develop within minutes to hours of exposure.

❌ There is currently no antidote for blue-green algae toxicity.

If you suspect your dog has been exposed:

🚿 Prevent them from licking their coat and rinse thoroughly with clean fresh water.

📞 Contact your vet immediately, even if they are not yet showing symptoms.

🐾 Early veterinary treatment gives dogs the best chance of survival.

02/06/2026

Daily visits with these beautiful purr-babies 😻😻😻

02/06/2026

⚠️ Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can be fatal to dogs, and there is currently no antidote.

Blue-green algae is most commonly found in still or slow-moving water such as lakes, ponds, canals, reservoirs, garden ponds and bird baths. Blooms are most common during warmer weather and periods of low rainfall and may resemble pea-green soup, spilled green paint, or green scum and foam on the water's surface.

🚨 Clinical signs may include:
• Vomiting or diarrhoea (which may be bloody or black)
• Excessive drooling
• Disorientation
• Breathing difficulties
• Weakness or collapse
• Muscle tremors or rigidity
• Seizures
• Loss of appetite
• Pale gums or jaundice (yellowing of the gums, eyes or skin)

If your dog has been exposed:

🚿 Prevent them from licking their coat and rinse thoroughly with clean fresh water.

📞 Contact your vet immediately, even if they are not yet showing symptoms.

⚠️ Do not wait for signs to develop. Rapid veterinary treatment gives dogs the best chance of survival.

📞 Animal PoisonLine (VPIS): 01202 509000

When in doubt, keep your dog out.