12/09/2026
🐾 BIOSECURITY UPDATE - PLEASE READ - JM K9 KUTS 🐾
I need to put a strict 48-hour sickness rule in place to protect all dogs.
As most of you know, the majority of my dogs come from group walks / daycare with dog walkers, so dogs are all mixing daily. It’s like having loads of kids in one classroom — germs get passed around so easily and it becomes a fest for bugs to be passed on.
I have been up for several nights with my own dogs who have a nasty gastro upset, which is very uncommon for them. I have to assume I have become a breeding ground for this from the salon, and I need to stop it spreading further.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG IF THEY HAVE ACUTE GASTRO UPSET
By this I mean a sudden / new upset that follows the symptoms below.
If your dog normally has an on-and-off loose stomach and this is normal for them, then that is fine to still come. It is only if it is acute / new and they have these symptoms:
• Sudden vomiting / being sick
• Sudden diarrhoea / very loose, watery stools, mucus, or blood
• Drooling, lip licking, gulping (feeling sick)
• Off food / not eating
• Very lethargic, quiet, low energy
• Loud gurgling stomach / straining to go to the toilet
Why we have to be so strict - how it spreads:
Gastro upset is often contagious and spreads in minutes in a salon through licking, shared bowls, bedding, and on our hands/clothes.
The primary contagious triggers include:
VIRAL: Parvovirus, Coronavirus, Rotavirus - highly contagious via infected faeces, vomit, or contaminated surfaces.
BACTERIAL: Salmonella, Campylobacter, E.coli - from contaminated food, water, or direct contact with stool. Some can also spread to humans.
PARASITES: Giardia, Coccidia, Worms - from swallowing microscopic cysts/eggs from puddles, soil, shared water bowls, or licking faeces.
If your dog IS well, it is important they DO come to their appointment:
Regular grooming prevents matting which traps bacteria, keeps nails short so they can walk comfortably, and keeps skin clean and healthy. Missing regular appointments can cause more problems.
If your dog is showing acute gastro symptoms, please message me and I will re-book after they are clear. No charge for illness cancellations.
Thank you for helping me keep JM K9 Kuts safe for all our dogs and my own.
