249 June 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer
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Pet Blog<br />
by PetVets<br />
Beach Safety for Dogs<br />
Summer is on the way and we can look forward to spending some more time in the<br />
great outdoors with our furry companions. Many dogs thoroughly enjoy a good day at<br />
the beach but there are some important safety considerations to ensure your<br />
beach visit doesn’t result in a vet visit!<br />
Important points to remember include :<br />
• Check the tide times before you go.<br />
• Take plenty of poo bags.<br />
• Make sure your dog has a collar, ID tag<br />
and preferably a microchip.<br />
• Don’t assume your dog can swim. All<br />
dogs have to learn to swim just like us.<br />
If your dog is not used to swimming<br />
then the sea is not the best place to<br />
start so make sure he doesn’t get out<br />
of his depth.<br />
• Dogs will drink salt water, but it can<br />
make them vomit, or worse lead to<br />
potentially fatal salt poisoning. Ensure you have plenty of<br />
fresh water to keep you both hydrated.<br />
• Consider a life vest if you are planning to swim, sail or surf with your dog. Waves<br />
and currents can quickly exhaust your dog, especially in cold water.<br />
• Consider a doggie sunscreen – especially for dogs with thin or pale fur and apply<br />
to areas such as the nose and ears.<br />
• Don’t overdo it. Running on sand is more<br />
tiring than on grass, so don’t expect your<br />
dog to be able to run and play for as long as<br />
he might on his normal walk.<br />
• Make sure your dog has a shady area to<br />
rest in and remember that sand can be<br />
scorching on paws on a hot day.<br />
• Be careful to avoid heat stroke – watch for<br />
signs of overheating such as excessive<br />
panting, drooling, coordination problems,<br />
vomiting and/or diarrhoea and collapse.<br />
• At the end of the day check your dog over<br />
thoroughly for cuts and scrapes, rinse him<br />
thoroughly to remove salt and sand from<br />
his coat and paws and dry him to ensure he<br />
does not get chilled.<br />
Most importantly, have fun!<br />
Lamont Farm<br />
Open Day<br />
Barrhill Rd, Erskine 30 May<br />
12 - 6pm - Craft Stalls, Pony Rides,<br />
Tombola, Face Painting, Raffle,<br />
Pick a Straw, Treasure Hunt, Home<br />
Baking, Home<br />
Made Soup, Ice<br />
Creams & more.<br />
BO by Barking Mad
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