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40 the advertizer t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk Pet Blog by PetVets A Pets’ Guide to Poisons There are lots of common plants, chemicals and drugs that can be poisonous to our pets. Poisons can affect the body by direct contact, inhalation or ingestion. Some poisons require urgent veterinary attention, including: Contact poisons: • Tar • Petroleum products • Household chemicals • Paint/paint remover • Gasoline • Flea and tick medication (if overdosed or if dog products used on cats) Inhaled poisons: • Smoke • Insecticides • Household chemicals Ingested poisons: • Household and garden chemicals • Petroleum products • Antifreeze • Drugs/medications (human/ pet) • Batteries • Plants (e.g. ivy, foxglove, lilies, acorns, daffodils, tulips) • Food items (e.g. chocolate, onions, garlic, raisins, grapes, caffeine, alcohol) Symptoms of poisoning can be very varied and depend on the route of exposure and the type of poison involved. If you suspect your pet has had access to a potentially poisonous product and seems unwell in any way you should contact your veterinary practice immediately. It is important to give your vet as much information about the suspected poison as possible, including the name, strength, amount ingested and the time of ingestion. Diagnosis can usually only be made if you have seen a specific poison being ingested. It is not possible to test for all toxins. Some tests may be performed to assess your pets’ health and organ function post ingestion, and these tests may need to be repeated at specific time periods to check for ongoing damage. If the specific poison is known an antidote to the poison may be available. If there is no antidote or the specific poison is not known then treatment consists of treating the symptoms observed and providing supportive care to maintain organ function while the body eliminates the poison. Unfortunately some poisons can be fatal despite treatment. It is therefore important to keep your home and garden as “pet friendly” as possible to limit access to potential poisons. Lamont City Farm Our Farm Lamont City Farm is a vibrant community and animal welfare project located in Erskine, Renfrewshire. At Lamont Farm, you can meet a wide variety of animals, including ducks, hens, horses and goats. We also have a reptile room with some special reptiles for you to come and meet! We try our best to rescue and rehome as many animals as we can. If we cannot find a suitable forever home for our furry friends they will continue to live with us therefore there’s always new furrys for you to meet. This means we have an ever growing family of new and different animals. We actively promote animal welfare and advise and educate people, where we can, in animal care and husbandry We have a tea room and shop for your convenience, please feel free to use sit in for a nice place to eat a packed lunch or have a coffee. We sell a variety of snacks, crisps, sweets, cans of fizzy drinks, kiddy drinks and for the adults, tea and coffee. We also sell fresh free range eggs from a local supplier at £2.80 for a dozen. Unfortunately, no animals are allowed in the tea room for hygiene reasons. Lamont Gardens Adjoining the farm, we have an attached set of well-tended allotments. These are exceedingly popular amongst the Erskine community and beyond. The allotments are exceptionally beautiful during the summer please feel free to come and view, however we do respectful ask that you stay on the paths and don’t disturb the allotments as they are privately maintained, thank you for your co-operation. If you are interested in letting a allotment please contact the farm and we can put your name down on our waiting list. Opening Times and Admission Our farm opens 7 days a week, 10.30am to 4.30pm Apr -Sept and 11am to 3.30pm Oct- March Admission is free, but we encourage donations to help us care for our animals. We have a collection box situated at the farm gate and beside our tearoom entrance. For larger donations, wills and legacies, please discuss with the farm manager. We also have a amazon wishlist, if you would like to donate any of the items on it to us just go into the list, choose the item, order and pay for it and it will be delivered direct to us. We also accept donations of equipment (for instance, we’re currently on the lookout for decent yard brushes and wheelbarrows and tools) but again, please speak to the farm manager if you are able to donate. We thank you all for your years of generosity. Wildlife Crime Strathclyde Police has a team of Wildlife Crime Officers who, as part of their normal policing duties, specialise in investigating wildlife-related crimes. To report a suspected wildlife crime or speak to an Officer, please call: Your local Police Office or Strathclyde Police HQ, 173 Pitt Street, G2 4JS or call 101 or 999.
www.advertizer.co.uk february <strong>2015</strong> 41 41 41 Re-homing Pets Can you offer a home to any of our featured pets? Mary - approx 1 year old Tabby Mary could possibly be homed with dogs and can be homed with children, but no other cats. She is very playful and does like to play around and have fun. Miss Sixty - Approx 1 year old Tabby Miss Sixty would like a garden and could possibly live with dogs, but no other cats and older children. Contact the centre for more details: Cardyke Farm, Langmuirhead Road, Auchinloch, Glasgow G66 5LD - Telephone 0141 779 3341 Rex - Age: 8 years male Terrier - Reference: 102195 Rex is a nice boy who arrived in our care through no fault of his own. Rex is part of a pair with his friend Shandy and they need to be rehomed together as they thrive on each other’s company. He is a fun older boy who is not looking for much - just someone to love and care for him. Rex would thrive on plenty of attention and regular exercise. He would suit a home without young children. Cleo - Age: 12-14 years female Jack Russell Terrier - Reference: 287177 Cleo is a nice older girl who arrived in our care through no fault of her own and is now looking for a new home to call her own. All she wants is to potter around at her own pace and curl up in a nice warm bed. Cleo would also enjoy short regular walks. Older children would be preferable. To contact the centre about any animals, please call 03000 999 999 or visit www.scottishspca.org/rehoming Theo - 5-7 year old Crossbreed Theo is a handsome chap who is a shy boy when he first meets new people. Once he gets to know you he loves to play with squeaky toys. Theo can live with children who are 16 years old or over and needs his own secure garden to have a potter in where its nice and quiet. Theo is ok with quiet dogs and would benefit from someone who has owned dogs previously to help him settle. Theo needs a home who is around most of the day to help with his training. Theo needs several meets at the centre to build a relationship before going to his new home. Alfie - a 2-5 year old Crossbreed Alfie is a handsome chap who loves his walks and playing games. His favourite is fetch. Alfie can live with children who are 16 years old or over and needs his own secure garden. Someone who has owned dogs before would benefit him and help him settle and help with his positive training. Alfie needs a few meets at the centre to build a relationship before going to his new home. Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, 315 Hamilton Road, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 7SL. Open: 12noon - 4pm (including weekends); 12noon- 7.30pm on Tuesdays; closed: Wednesdays Missing Cat Gizmo (Gizzy) is a one year old rag-doll cross with a very friendly nature. She hasn’t been seen since 3pm on Sunday 14th December when she was at home in Station Road, Kilbarchan. We have had a number of sightings of a cat matching her description in the Dalhousie Road, Ramsay Crescent, Ladysmith Avenue area of Kilbarchan although we haven’t been able to find this cat ourselves to confirm if it is actually her. Please call with ANY information - 07950 703768 or email cmcc2206@aol.com Fun Dog Show Inviting the community to get behind this event and come with your dogs and your kids and have a ball. Surprise guests will also be there. Pets Paradise are running a fun dog show with a Valentine Theme on Wednesday 11th <strong>February</strong> at the Scout Hall on Finnart Street Greenock at 8pm. There will be lots of pampering and lots of fun. Proceeds going to a named charity and a dog training club.
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