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26 Local Animal Charities Scottish SPCA 0141 882 1688 | www.scottishspca.org Dogs Trust Glasgow 0141 773 5130 | www.dogstrust.org.uk Cats Protection 0141 779 3341 | www.cats.org.uk Johnstone Cat Rescue 01505 337321 Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue 01505 502415 | www.hessilhead.org.uk The Underheugh Ark www.underheugharkrescue.co.uk Give a Dog a Bone www.giveadogabone.net Any Dog’il Do www.anydogildorescue.org Animal Support & Rescue www.facebook.com/ASARCharity Harvey’s Army Scotland harveysarmy.com Lamont Farm www.lamontfarm.org.uk These centres are always on the lookout for donations and fundraising. If you can help, please get in touch with them. Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats Over 80% of dogs and 70% of cats older than three years have some degree of dental disease. Signs that your pet has dental disease include: • bad breath • difficulty eating • loose teeth/tooth loss • pawing/rubbing at the mouth • infl amed or bleeding gums • tartar on teeth • dribbling of saliva • teeth chattering Your pet may display one or more of these signs. The most common form of dental disease is periodontal disease. This is inflammation and infection due to an accumulation of plaque and tartar on the teeth. Plaque is formed by bacteria multiplying on the tooth surface. If allowed to remain on the tooth surface the plaque thickens and becomes mineralised forming tartar. Accumulation of tartar leads to infl ammation of the gums (gingivitis) and if left unchecked progresses to periodontal disease. Periodontal disease leads to formation of pockets around the tooth and gum recession. It is painful and can result in tooth loss. Infection around the teeth can also enter the blood stream and spread to other organs e.g. the heart and liver. The best way to prevent dental disease is to brush your pets’ teeth daily. It is important to use a dog/cat toothpaste that is safe to be swallowed (human toothpaste contains fl uoride and should not be used in pets). There are also special chews and treats which can help reduce plaque and tartar and some pet foods are specially formulated to assist in plaque removal. There are also additives available for food or water which can help reduce the build-up of plaque. Once tartar has formed a scale and polish under general anaesthetic by a veterinary surgeon may be necessary to remove it. A dental hygiene plan using one or more of the products described above should be instituted after a scale and polish to help prevent recurrence of the problem. Mackie Helping Hedgehogs The Advertizer Re-homing Pets Can you offer a home to any of our featured pets? Mackie, 8 y/o male domestic short-hair Mackie has been with us since February- and while we think he is a little star, it is time we found him a loving home where someone can appreciate him as much as we do. His ideal home is one with no children or other pets, and access to the outdoors (not near a busy road). Is this you? Lets get Mackie Homed! Cardyke Farm, Langmuirhead Road, Auchinloch, Glasgow G66 5LD Telephone: 0141 779 3341 Jack & Victor Jack & Victor, male gerbils Jack would like a new home with his friend Victor after arriving in our care through no fault of their own. They are both very sweet and well handled. They like nothing more than constructing new tunnels in their substrate and rolling around in a sand bath. To contact the centre about any animals, please call 03000 999 999 or visit www.scottishspca.org/rehoming Stevie, 8+ y/o male Yorkshire terrier Stevie is an older gent looking for a nice quiet retirement home where he can lounge around and play with his toys. He is looking for a home with older children of 12 years plus to ensure he gets some quiet time. Stevie Stevie prefers to play with larger dogs and could live with one but he will chase cats so can not live with them. He can be left for part of the day without any problems and is housetrained. He isn’t so good at coming back if he is let off lead so will need his own garden to play in. He can be a little worried by some touch so we are looking for a hands off home that will give him some space and let him come to you when he feels comfortable. He would make a wonderful companion as long as you are happy to play with his toys with him. Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, 315 Hamilton Road, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 7SL. Open: 12noon - 4pm (inc weekends); 12noon- 7.30pm on Tuesdays; closed: Wednesdays Wildlife experts advise that hedgehogs will eat cat/dog food and water, but under no circumstances feed them bread and or milk as their systems cannot digest this. Hedgehogs are a very endangered species and are well worth having as visitors to your garden as they are the “gardener’s” best friend as they eat what we regard as “pests”. Please help our little hogs if you can. Deadline date for our October issue - Friday 14th September - you don’t want to miss it!!
September 2018 t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk 27 West Renfrewshire Fundraising Group Would you like to volunteer to help Guide Dogs for the Blind West Renfrewshire Fundraising Group We are bucket collecting on 8th September, and 29th September and other future dates. Please contact Anne 01505 705602. Also if you already shop using Amazon please consider registering to support Guide Dogs by visiting https://smile. amazon.co.uk/ch/209617-0 Bramble Ramblers To Raise Vital Funds For Canine Partners FAMILIES will join fundraisers and puppies on Sunday 2nd September from 12noon as the Canine Partners’ Bramble Ramble Fun Day comes to Glasgow. The event will raise vital funds for the charity which trains amazing assistance dogs to transform the lives of disabled people, boosting their confidence and independence. The dogs are taught a range of everyday tasks including picking up and fetching items, opening doors and dressing a person. They can even help to load and unload a washing machine and they can fetch help in an emergency. The fun-fi lled afternoon will take place at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall and includes a sponsored walk within the grounds of Pollok Country Park, demonstrations from the Canine Partners demo team and the chance to meet puppies in training. There will also be craft stalls, a pop-up café, a raffle with prizes such as a Fitbit Alta, tombola and children’s activities. Tickets cost £5 in advance or £6 on the day. Children go free. The event is wheelchair accessible. For more information about Canine Partners’ Bramble Ramble Fun Day email Scotland@caninepartners.org.uk, call 0845 481 1915 or visit caninepartners.org.uk/event/bramble-ramble-fun-day/ Hearing Dogs Scotland Q. What do Hearing Dogs do? A. They train clever dogs to help deaf people. These dogs to alert deaf people to sounds they would otherwise miss – simple sounds that many people take for granted like the doorbell, alarm clock or even danger signals like a fire alarm. Being aware of these – thanks to a hearing dog – makes a real difference to deaf people’s lives. Q. What other benefits does this have? A. Deafness can be isolating. A hearing dog can give a deaf person a newfound sense of independence and confidence now they have a loyal companion and a true friend by their side. Q. How important are these dogs to the deaf community? A. These doggies have saved countless lives: fire alarms sounding at the dead of night, alerting them to the shouts of a loved one who is in peril, even saving their recipients from potential car thieves! Q. How many hearing dogs are there in the UK? A. Currently there are 873 hearing dogs helping people in the whole of the UK with more young pups waiting to be trained. You can help in many ways – by simply donating or by sponsoring a puppy or even helping to train a puppy – there are several different ways to volunteer too. Go to https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk to find out more. A RABBIT’S CARE PLAN DIET: Should be 80% fresh hay or grass, 15% greens, 5% extruded pellets (not muesli) HOUSING: Aim to give them an area of 10ft x 6ft x3ft tall at all times. 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 info@advertizer.co.uk. We can also put updates on our website & Facebook. There is no charge for this service! HEALTH: Should be neutered at 4-6 months and vaccinated annually. If you’re concerned about your rabbits health go to see a vet asap. BEHAVIOUR: To be able to run, dig, jump, forage and hide - make a fun environment for your bunny! COMPANIONSHIP: They should live with another neutered, friendly rabbit at all times. @GryffeAds www.advertizer.co.uk
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