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URGENT WARNING FROM KENT POLICE

Andrew Judd, Volunteer & Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer

East Kent Police Division/Kent Dog Lost team

Be aware that there is a new ploy being undertaken by dog thieves. Having a white van with RSPCA stickers on and removing dogs from dog walking owners under the pretext that the dog matches the description of a stolen dog.

NEVER. Let your dog be taken by anyone. Insist they follow you to the vets to have the dog scanned to prove ownership by the Chip. If they're not for real, they won't go with you! The RSPCA will NEVER take a dog like that.

Phone the Police at the first opportunity with as much detail as possible and if at all possible take photos of the offenders and car registration. There are also reports of these thieves door knocking in residential areas.

Credit to Julia Donaldson

(Yes I am in my daughters Bubble!) had cuddles with this chap yesterday

Ideal morning to pooper scoop. Don't forget to break the ice on the bird baths!!

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On Sunday (January 24), Dyfed-Powys Police attended an address in Carmarthenshire, where officers found a large number of dogs and puppies in outbuildings. ... “We estimate there to have been 70 to 80 dogs at the property, with the total value reaching tens of thousands of pounds.”
https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/news/dyfed-powys/news/2021/january-2021/arrest-as-up-to-80-suspected-stolen-dogs-are-found-by-police/

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Please wash your dogs paws after walking.

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I wouldn't dream of going out without my coat on in this weather but should my dog wear one?
Should we put a coat on our dogs when we take them outdoors?

I wonder if Sabine Rutili @visionimo could help me with this question.

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Did anyone watch Sheridan Smiths dog grooming programme last night, what are your views.
I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially when the families saw their lovely pooches all spruced up.

Is anyone here who have more than one dog? if yes - what breed and age are your dogs?

Is your pets microchip details up to date?
I was talking to a vet and he said many people forget to change the microchip details. Some are still in the breeders details and many forget to change the info when they move or change their phone number.
Unless you have your pet's microchip number on file, it can only be obtained by having your pet scanned at a veterinary clinic with a microchip scanner.
There are a number of web sites to check the the details are correct.
https://www.petlog.org.uk/look-up-a-microchip/search/

We would like to buy out first dog. I didn't grow up with dogs and neither did my husband so we are coming to this a bit blind. We need it to be good with children. I did some research in the internet the main breeds that seem to get suggested most often are king charles spaniels, cavapoos and cockerpoos. Could you give me some opinions of these breeds? Or any others that you would suggest as a better first family dog?
We live in a typical London terrace house.

On new years eve, as my dog is very stressed with the fire works, I had three pet remedy plug ins working in the room she was in. They didn't work for my dog, she was just as stressed and agitated with them on. Has anyone else used them and found they work for their dog. Next year I'm going to see if the vet can give her an injection, as don't like to see her so stressed out. She seems to be getting worse with age.

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I have been sent this and can not varify if true or force but better to be safe than sorry.
WARNING TO PET OWNERS ABOUT AMAZON CARDBOARD BOXES
Amazon sprays ALL boxes with Toxic Pesticides to kill warehouse rodents!

If your pets play in Amazon Boxes they will be exposed and may experience chemical burns to the tongue. Other symptoms include: fever, lethargic movement, shallow breathing, and sticky salivation. Emergency medical intervention will be necessary, in all cases, to prevent certain death.

Keep Amazon Boxes far away from your beloved pets and WASH your hands anytime you handle any Amazon boxes and/or product wrappings.

Morning all. I see your last two posts link to scam websites. Do you have an active moderator?

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When God made the earth and the sky, the flowers and the trees,

He then made all the animals And all the birds and bees.

And when His work was finished Not one was quite the same,

so He said: “I`ll walk this earth of mine and give each one a name.”

And so He travelled land and sea,

And everywhere He went

A little creature followed Him Until its strength was spent.

When all were named upon the earth And in the sky and sea,

The little creature said:

“Dear Lord, there`s not one left for me?”

The Father smiled and softly said:

“I`ve left you to the end,

I`ve turned my name back to front and called you

DOG

my friend.”

My poor dog is in the emergency vets right now. She was very quite yesterday, hardly moved all day and was limping a bit. This morning cant put it down at all, walking on three legs. Now in the vets with hubby, so fingers crossed its not too bad.

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Anyone from Putney area here?I just thought that its worth to share.Pets at Home opened the doors of its new pet care centre in Putney this weekend, which offers a grooming salon, in-store services and pet care advice.
They advise on the best food for their pet’s life stage, plus a free weight check and a coat and harness fitting service for dogs.

A Groom Room salon is also opening within the store, offering full body styling, spa upgrades, puppy grooming, bath, brush and blow-dry, or a simple nail clip. Open seven days a week, customers can book salon appointments online.
Address: 225 Upper Richmond Rd, Putney

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I received this from my Dog Insurance Co. It is long, as I can't find a link, very useful to remind all dog / pet owners.

The 12 Doggie Days of Christmas.
1. Chocolate and sweets

Chocolate contains a substance called Theobromine which is poisonous for dogs. Don’t place chocolate decorations and presents around or under the tree where your dog could sniff them out! It is also important to dispose of any wrappers in a sealed bin too, as if your dog decides to eat them they can cause gut blockages.

2. Christmas dinner or a dog’s dinner?

While it may be tempting to dish up an extra plate of Christmas dinner, many parts of it are dangerous to dogs; onions (found in gravy and stuffing), can cause stomach upsets and severe anaemia, cooked bones can become brittle and splinter causing perforation of the gastric system or an obstruction, and the rich fatty Christmas foods can cause pancreatitis. To avoid any problems this holiday season, dispose of all leftovers appropriately and put leftover carcasses securely in the bin outside, so your dog can’t sneak a midnight snack! Instead, why not treat them to their own doggy Christmas dinner; give them some plain white turkey meat with a side of peas and carrot and swede mash (no added butter, salt or onions). Just remember that our dogs are smaller in comparison to us, so what looks a little to us is actually a lot for your dog!

3. Christmas pudding and mince pies

Unfortunately, our furry friends cannot share a piece of our mince pie or Christmas pudding. Raisins, currants, sultanas and grapes are all toxic to our pets. Keep these festive treats well out of reach to avoid an emergency vet visit this Christmas.

4. Christmas trees

Real Christmas trees drop needles which can be painful if they get stuck in paws. Vacuum around the tree daily and keep your tree watered to help reduce the number of needles shed.

5. Christmas tree decorations

Dogs love to play and Christmas tree decorations can look like hanging toys which are ready to be tugged on and chewed! Baubles (particularly the glass ones) and fairy lights can shatter when chewed and break into shards that could perforate the gut or cause blockages. Tinsel and decorations with strings can also be accidentally ingested and cause problems. It is best to place all decorations high up on the Christmas tree and out of reach from playful pooches.

6. Christmas plants

While it is tempting to fill the house with Christmas plants and flowers, these can cause our pets problems. Poinsettia, mistletoe and ivy are all toxic and can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and drooling, whilst lilies can cause convulsions when eaten in large quantities. To keep your dog safe, why not consider fake flowers to decorate the home instead.

7. Create a quiet retreat area

Although Christmas might be a little quieter this year, it will still be very overwhelming for our doggos. There are lots of new objects in the house, furniture may be moved to make way for the tree, routines are altered and the house will be noisier than usual. It is important to make sure our dogs have a quiet area to retreat to with a comfy bed, lots of toys and a pheromone diffuser to help keep them calm.

8. Christmas activities and games

There is no reason why your dog can’t be part of the Christmas fun and games. If you have a young dog, why not play hide and seek with their favourite toy or create an obstacle race using everyday household objects? Older dogs can still be involved in the fun - use the cardboard boxes from your Christmas presents to hide doggy treats in and get your dog to sniff them out around the house, or spend some quality time with them and teach them a new trick!

9. Dog walks

Burn off your Christmas dinner and get some fresh air by taking your four-legged friend for a walk. Remember, it’s likely to be cold and damp, so consider getting them a coat to keep them warm, especially for older arthritic dogs. Avoid pavements and roads that have been salted heavily as this can irritate the skin and your dog may want to lick their paws which can cause salt toxicity. During the winter season it is important to make sure their feet are thoroughly washed once you are home. Although it is cold, remember that your pooch will still need water, so make sure you take plenty out with you to prevent them from lapping up dirty water from puddles!

10. Doggy gifts

Don’t leave your dog off Santa’s present list this year; why not buy them a Christmas themed dog toy, a doggy bowtie that clips to their collar so they can look smart on Christmas day, a plush new bed, or if you want to splash out, an activity tracker to monitor their daily movements.

11. Dogvent calendar

Keep your dog entertained this Christmas by buying them their own advent calendar, or why not make your own and give them a new treat or toy for each day of advent.

12. Homemade dog treats

We all like to bake around Christmas, so why not include your dog by making them a homemade festive dog cookie.
Please also see "Dog Treats Warning" below

We all like to bake around Christmas, so why not include your dog by making them a homemade festive dog cookie.

Use a food processor to combine 1 banana, 160g of pureed pumpkin, (or cooked mashed sweet potato), 70 g of peanut butter (ensure it does NOT contain xylitol) and 2 eggs. Once mixed, add approximately 350g of flour a little at a time until the dough is no longer sticky. Knead the dough until it comes together and then roll it out before using festive cookie cutters to cut it into shape! Bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Remember to leave the cookies to cool before feeding your dog. These are tasty treats, so should not be given routinely and if they have one you should reduce the amount of their normal food to stop them piling on the Christmas pounds!

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Just a little warning regarding the Xmas treat many stores are now starting to stock for dogs at xmas.

Many of these so called treats end up with the dog "enjoying" some time in a veterinary surgery over Christmas.

The vast majority of these rawhide products and treats come from China.

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulphide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white "pure" look and remove the rancid smell.

Now comes the pretty festive colours and the glue to form cute shapes.

On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde.

If that wasn't bad enough, they regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking.

The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

Leave them in the shop where they belong or if some well meaning person buys them for your dog put them safely away for later, then dispatch in the bin!

Please be safe with your dogs!

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This very special dog with a very special little boy.

https://youtu.be/JA8VJh0UJtg