Walks with Mimi

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07/12/2018

Princess Lilah!

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07/12/2018

HEATSTROKE WARNING!

We currently have 2 patients in the clinic with heatstroke, one of which is in a critical condition.

PLEASE do not take your dog out for a walk, a run around or boisterous play during this extreme heat. The critically ill patient was playing yesterday at 5pm for just 20 minutes, he was a young healthy strong dog who is sadly now in a comatose state. We are fighting hard to save him.

If you own a very old, very young, overweight or brachycephalic dog (short nosed like a pug, staffy or boxer) our advice would be not to take them out in this weather AT ALL: The risk is too high.

Please keep them cool, calm and indoors until this extreme heatwave passes.

07/12/2018

⚠️Heat Wave Alert!⚠️

With the temperatures rising, please be aware that all dogs can easily overheat, in particular brachycephalic breeds as listed below!

Warning signs to look for:

🔹Excessive or loud panting
🔹Extreme thirst
🔹Thick saliva
🔹Vomiting
🔹Increased heart rate
🔹Bright red tongue & pale gums

To prevent your dog from over heating, walk your dog during the cooler hours (early morning or evening) & on soft ground rather than pavement to protect their paw pads.

It is also suggested that using frozen ice packs or frozen water to cool your dog down can have the opposite effect, therefore cool water is sufficient.

⚠️Remember⚠️ - dogs don't sweat like humans & have to pant & sweat through their paws to cool down making it much more difficult for them!

07/12/2018

Please don’t walk your dogs in the middle of the day. Try to go early in the morning or late evening. The roads are too hot and will badly burn their pads. Try walking midday in your bare feet and you’ll see.