RSPCA advice on treating dogs with heatstroke
Category: Advice
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Cherry Eye in Dogs
My little Podenca Rosely sometimes has a third eyelid appear in the corner of her eyes and I have been told it is known as Cherry Eye.
Link to an informative article on Cherry Eye.
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Podencos make good agility dogs without even trying!
From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.
‘Why a minimu 2m high fence/wall is required if adopting a podenco. This fence is 1.2m high and the podenco just pops over it with minimal effort.’
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Packing for your holidays – don’t forget the Pet First Aid Kit
With the main holiday season upon us, many pet lovers will be taking their 4-legged friends with them. Besides packing your own things including a first aid kit, it’s advisable to pack a first aid kit for your pet too. Then you’re prepared if your dog cut itself, gets heat stroke, burns, insect stings.
The Blue Cross have a comprehensive website article dedicated to covering what you need in your pets First Aid Kit.
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Advice – Canine Brucellosis
From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.
‘Canine Brucellosis, this is relevant to anyone in the UK that has adopted a dog from overseas .. please read
There have been a number of reports of some veterinary Clinics in the UK that any one that has brought a dog into the UK from overseas. They are now insisting it is tested for Brucellosis before they are willing to treat it .. I have attached a link below from an article from the British Veterinary Association recommending protocols ti be put in place ..
This will also include breeders importing dogs and possibly people who travel overseas with their dogs..
My concern is your dog needs emergency treatment and it is delayed until the blood results are back, it may be too late.
Asking some of our adopters it seems that the private practices are not making this request but the bigger practices that are owned by companies are doing so. Even dogs that have been in the UK for a number of years with no symptoms. -
Canine Lipoma – don’t delay if you find a lump
This is what my galgo Polar died from. The lumps appear very quickly so don’t delay if you find one on your dog.
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New Animal Welfare Law in Valencia Region
This is a precis of an article which appeared in my online copy of The Olive Press.
The Valencian parliament has approved a new regional animal welfare law which is tougher than recently-passed national legislation.
Penalties of up to 45,000 euros for very serious cases of animal cruelty
Breeding and sale of pets restricted to authorised professionals.
Also includes hunting dogs who inthis instance are classified as pets.
Valencian agriculture minister Isaura Navarro – guarantees the rights of animals.
Classifies animals as ‘sentient beings’ and not just pets.
Adoption prioritise. Registration and identifiation of animals required – owners have 6 months to register them.