D'Arcys Dog Adventures

04/06/2026

A big D’Arcy welcome to Max 🐾🤍
This little guy is already full of fun and mischief. We love him already — isn’t he the cutest little man? 🐶💙

03/06/2026

Two happy girls enjoying their walk together 🐾

02/06/2026

A big D’Arcy welcome to Mac 🐾💛
He joined us a few weeks ago and is settling in so well already — isn’t he cute?🥰

29/05/2026

Willow keeping cool in the tunnel yesterday 🐾☀️

26/05/2026

Thank you to all our clients for being so accommodating moving walks this week. We will never risk the health/life of a dog for the sake of a walk so early walks only this week so far . Tomorrow is looking a bit more normal but still 21 degrees so if that changes I will be in contact in the morning with any changes.
Thursday is hot 🥵 so morning walk only again.

⚠️ HEATSTROKE IN DOGS – PLEASE READ ⚠️

With temperatures in Scotland reaching 24°C this week, we want to raise awareness about the very real dangers of heatstroke in pets.

Meet handsome Chester, who was treated yesterday as an emergency after suffering severe heatstroke. His temperature reached 40°C; dangerously high for a dog. Normal temperatures range from 37.5°C–39.2°C.

Chester arrived struggling to breathe, with grey mucous membranes indicating critically poor oxygenation. He required emergency treatment including active cooling, oxygen therapy and intubation.

Thankfully, after around an hour of intensive care, medication and active cooling, Chester began to improve. Seeing his colour return after oxygen support was a huge relief for everyone involved. His temperature returned to normal and he was monitored closely overnight in hospital. However, the outcome could very easily have been tragic.

Heatstroke can happen suddenly and is a life-threatening emergency.

🐾 Signs of heatstroke include:
Excessive panting
Difficulty breathing
Lethargy or collapse
Vomiting or diarrhoea
Drooling
Bright red, pale or grey gums
Weakness or confusion

❄️ If you suspect heatstroke:
Move your dog to a cool, shaded area immediately
Pour cool (not ice-cold) water over their body and coat
Use cool, wet towels UNDER the patient, not over them
Place wrapped ice packs beneath the body if available
Offer small amounts of cool water
Contact your vet immediately

⚠️ Important:
Avoid placing soaked towels over your dog, as this can trap heat and reduce effective cooling. Continuous monitoring is essential, as overcooling can also be dangerous.

Please remember:
🐶 Never leave dogs in cars
🐶 Avoid walks during the hottest parts of the day
🐶 Take extra care with brachycephalic breeds, older dogs, overweight pets and those with underlying health conditions

If in doubt, seek veterinary advice immediately. Heatstroke can become fatal within minutes.

Here is Chester reunited with his dad after a night in hospital 💙

Lesmahagow: 01555 890055
Wishaw : 01698 373435
Lanark : 01555 660000

24/05/2026

Thursday afternoon is looking absolutely scorching so anyone on the afternoon walk that day that can swap to a different day or morning walk please let me know as we will need to cancel that walk if it stays at 25.
Forward planning 😳

22/05/2026

Jude had the Friday feeling today 🐾💛

20/05/2026

If snacks are around, you can guarantee these four are first in line 🧀🐾👀

19/05/2026

A big D’Arcy welcome to Rupert 🐾🧡🐶
He’s joined the gang recently and is fitting in so well already — isn’t he gorgeous?

15/05/2026

🐶 Client Notice 🐶

One of our walking dogs has unfortunately been diagnosed with kennel cough today. To help protect all dogs in our care, please do not send your dog on walks next week if they are coughing, retching, sneezing excessively or showing any signs of illness.

We are increasing cleaning protocols and asking all owners to monitor their dogs closely over the next 10–14 days.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and healthy 💛