A ticking time bomb
I was amazed just yesterday, our elderly Lab Poppy had been down the fields and as usual she we in and out of the trees and long grass just as she always does. So here’s thing, my daughters dog Albie came to visit in the afternoon, zoomies over, as he is just one year old, he could not stop nibbling Poppy’s neck and in exactly the same place time after time. We pulled him away a least a dozen times as I just thought he was being annoying. I could not understand why he was going back time after time, so I felt around the area where Albie had been fussing about and sure as anything there was a small lump. I parted the fur and there to my surprise was a little black and bloodied what we think was left of a Tick. I am pretty sure that Albie had nibble it and although not completely out there was a small hole where it had lodged on Poppy’s neck, thank you Albie you’re a good dog. We will be booking our dogs into the vets for their prevention control.
1. Flea and Tick treatment: In Warmer weather Fleas and Ticks become more active and prevalent and our dogs are in more danger. Check with your vet whether for furry friend needs their pet pest prevention updating.
2. Nature walks: Now is a great time to get out and about with your dog, not too hot and not too cold for either animal or human, there are some great walks all over the country and our next blog will concentrate on a few we go in Yorkshire and Cumbria.
3. Allergy watch: Our dogs are really good at telling us when they have a problem, we just need to recognise the signs, excessive licking of their paws, scratching and sneezing are just a few, if they continue you should consult with your vet.
4. Normal out and about: As the weather get warmer be aware of the air temperature and strength of the Sun. You may want to consider early morning and later evening walks where temperature can kinder and although we don’t need to worry too much about hot pavements here in the uk, believe me, my son lives in California and with his CockerPoo and this is a normal routine for him, they do not take Ivy out after the temperature and Sun get too hot as the pavements become dangerous for her.
5. Lastly: Maintenance of your pets equipment: Now is great time to clean your dog accessories and renew where you need to after a long winter. Wash beds check for wear and tear on your collars and leads, big news, very shortly 4PawYorkshire will be introducing a new product our pet cooling blankets that help to keep your dog cool on those long hot summer days, watch out for them coming soon
Well that me done for this week, don’t forget to check out next week’s blog and if you have anything to contribute then send it in via our contact details on the Website.
Until then have fun and enjoy your dog.
D.
