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38 the advertizer t: 01505 613340 07731 923970 e: info@advertizer.co.uk LOST PETS? If your pet has gone missing and you would like to place a notice in The Advertizer, please call 01505 613340 or email ∂∫∞€Ł@)( info@advertizer.co.uk lð§¥‡þÐœ ÐœðŁ lð§¥ We can also put updates on our website & Facebook. There is no charge for this service! Pet Blog by PetVets Hot Dogs Kennel Cough in Dogs It only takes a few minutes for a dog to suffer the effects of being left in a hot car. Even if a window has been left open or you are parked in the shade, it’s still not safe for your dog! How to keep your dog happy and healthy when on car journeys: Think twice about any car trips with your dog - avoid congested roads or busy times of day when they could overheat in the car if you are caught up in traffic If driving with your dog, plan your journey considering cooler times of the day and places to take breaks Keep windows open when driving with a dog in your car whilst ensuring they are safely restrained using a car harness, a travel crate or dog-guard. Make sure you have a supply of fresh water or know where you can stop off for water breaks. If a dog is showing any of the following symptoms it may be that they are suffering from heat stroke, dehydration or even sun burn: Excessive panting Red gums and tongue Heavy salivation Vomiting / diarrhoea Lack of co-ordination Loss of consciousness First Aid Tips: If a dog is suffering any of the above symptoms take the following steps: Take out of the sun immediately Cover with a cool wet towel Get the dog to drink small amounts of cool water Seek veterinary advice immediately For more information please visit www.dogstrust.org.uk Infectious tracheobronchitis, commonly known as kennel cough, is a canine respiratory infection caused by a virus and/or a bacterial infection of the upper airway causing coughing. Infection Kennel cough is airborne and very contagious. It can be transmitted by aerosols released when a sick animal coughs, by direct contact with an infected animal, or by the sharing of contaminated objects such as water bowls or toys. Symptoms A persistent cough that may sound as if something is caught in your pet’s throat. Symptoms usually develop three to ten days after exposure to an infected animal. Dogs usually remain bright and eat normally. Diagnosis There is no specific test for kennel cough, and diagnosis depends on excluding other causes of coughing by your vet taking a history and examining your dog. Treatment In most cases no medications are given since the disease is self-limiting and Johnstone Cat Rescue If you can help us with any fundraising or donations of either food or bedding, please call Sheena on 01505 337321. Thank you. A vibrant community and animal welfare project located in Erskine, Renfrewshire. 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 furries for you to meet. Open 7 Days A Week April-September: Mon/Wed/ Thu/ Sat/ Sun: 10.30am- 4.30pm Tue/ Fri: 9.30am-4pm www.lamontfarm.org.uk A local Animal Rescue based in the West of Scotland, we rescue all animals big and small from guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens to cats, dogs and even donkeys! The rescue was setup by a local couple with a love for animals, they both work long hours and on top of that deal with the rescue at same time. The rescue has grown so much in the past few years we now have several volunteers. 07817 646427 or http://underheughark. weebly.com will run its course, much like a human cold. Cough suppressants and/or anti- inflammatories may be used to keep your dog more comfortable while they are recovering. Most cases resolve within 2-3 weeks. In puppies, elderly dogs or those with existing illnesses, the condition can be more serious and can develop into pneumonia. Some strains of the infection can also be more severe than others. More serious cases are treated with oral antibiotics and cough suppressants. It is important to limit contact with other dogs while they are recovering to reduce spread of infection. Prevention There is an intra-nasal vaccination available for the prevention of kennel cough which goes up your dog’s nose in a spray. This lasts for 12 months. The protection provided is not 100% as there are multiple strains of infection which can cause kennel cough, but it does reduce the risk and will also reduce the severity of symptoms if your dog does catch kennel cough.
@GryffeAds www.advertizer.co.uk july 2017 39 39 Re-homing Pets Can you offer a home to any of our featured pets? Charlie & Belle - male & female domestic short-hairs Charlie and Belle are looking for a home together. Charlie is a nervous boy and would need a quiet home or a home with older children. Belle is friendly girl, Charlie likes to be brushed and will give you cuddles. Cardyke Farm, Langmuirhead Road, Auchinloch, Glasgow G66 5LD - Telephone 0141 779 3341 Belle Pulsar - 6 week old male hamster Pulsar arrived in to our care with his brothers and sisters and he is now looking for his forever home. Pulsar Syrian hamsters can make excellent pets. They can be very active with great personalities. If raised and handled properly they’ll be your friends for life. Weldon - 1 to 2 year-old male guinea pig Weldon arrived in our care with his partner Denver after their owner could no longer look after them. They are now looking for their forever home. They enjoy being handled and will keep you amused with their antics. To contact the centre about any animals, please call 03000 999 999 or visit www.scottishspca.org/ rehoming Weldon Maple Maple - 1 to 2 year-old female lurcher Maple is a sweet girl who loves to play games with toys! She loves to go for long walks in the country. Maple can live with children who are 14 years old or over and needs her own very secure garden to practice her training in. Maple needs to be the only pet in the home. Someone who has owned dogs like her before would benefit her and help her settle. A home with calm, quiet areas to walk in would also help her get used to her new environment. Due to her breed & high chase drive she needs to be walked on lead and muzzled. Maple needs several meets at the centre to build a relationship before going to her new home. Hooper - 5 to 7 year-old male crossbreed Hooper is a special boy who is looking for a special home. He loves to give kisses and cuddles but it takes a long time to build up that trust so he needs a patient and committed owner. If you commit to him be assured that you will have a loyal friend for life. Hooper gets on great with other dogs and is very Hooper young at heart, like a big puppy! Initially he would need his owners to be around for most of the day but he could be left for a few hours once he is settled. Hooper does have some handling issues so we are looking for an adult only home with experienced owners. Our TBA would be looking for his training program to be continued at home and are happy to assist. Hooper will need a hands off home and this would be the case until Hooper has learned to trust his owners. He will need to have built a relationship at the centre for a long period of time to ensure the best start in his new home. A quiet home with few visitors is ideal and Hooper will need regular slow introductions to any new people. Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, 315 Hamilton Road, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 7SL. Open: 12noon - 4pm (inc weekends); 12noon- 7.30pm on Tuesdays; closed: Wednesdays Rescue Centres Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue › 01505 502415 › www.hessilhead.org.uk Cat Protection › 0141 779 3341 › www.cats.org.uk/glasgowac Dogs Trust Glasgow › 0141 773 5130 › www.dogstrust.org.uk Scottish SPCA › 0141 882 1688 › www.scottishspca.org These centres are always on the lookout for donations and fundraising. If you can help, please get in touch with any of the centres above. Magnus has been missing from the Langbank area since mid November. Despite all my efforts with posters and rescue centres etc, there has not been one sighting of him. If you should see a cat fi tting his description, PLEASE contact me. Magnus is still quite young (4), vivid ginger and white fl uffy coat with a large bushy tail, and he’s quite shy. Please contact Deirdre: 07952 164554 or 01475 540666 Keeping cool in warm weather The rising temperature in the warmer months can cause our pets to overheat, so follow the steps in our video to ensure your moggy doesn’t fall foul of the summer sun. Here are some tips: • Provide plenty of shade both inside and out. Think shrubs, cat hides and boxes! • Place fans around the house to keep the air circulating. Don’t point fans directly at your cat though • Freeze a bottle of water, wrap it in a towel or pillowcase and place it where your cat regularly goes. Ensure your cat can get away from the bottle if they choose and the bottle doesn’t leak! Hydration is key! Encouraging your cat to drink more can be done in these ways: • Place water bowls away from food bowls • Avoid plastic bowls. Use glass, ceramic or metal instead and make sure they are large with a big surface area • Keep the water topped up so your cat doesn’t have to put their heads into the bowls or are left without any water at all • Many cats prefer running water so try offering a cat fountain. • Putting water bowls in different places around the house will help cats always find somewhere to drink Exposure to the sun can be a trigger-factor for a type of cancer that is more commonly seen in cats with unpigmented, white ears or noses so it is certainly a good idea to try to offer some protection, even though we know how much cats love to lie in the sun! If your cat has white fur try keeping them inside between 10am and 3pm when the sun is at its hottest and speak to a vet about suitable sunblock for cats. If you are concerned about your cat’s health in the heat, have an elderly cat or kitten in poor health please speak to a vet. For more visit www.cats.org.uk follow The Advertizer on twitter and facebook for regular updates t: @GryffeAds f: www.facebook.com/GryffeAds The above full day course will cost £20 for Hessilhead members and £40 for non members. Registration at 10.15, end approx 4pm. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Will include practical sessions to give experience handling a variety of patients confidently and safely, with tips on how to examine and transport these patients. Also suggestions for feeding, housing and assessment for release. The above courses will run from 2pm till 4pm. £10 for Hessilhead members, £20 for non members This event will start at 8.30pm. £10 for Hessilhead members, £20 for non members. Bring a torch.
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