Prioritising What Matters
How apt that a very dramatic event for me and my family fell during April which was “stress awareness month”! Rubie, our beloved, playful Havanese, whom many of you know, fell suddenly and seriously ill with canine parvovirus, a highly contagious and deadly, gastrointestinal illness. Like most pet owners, I didn’t know our annual boosters couldn’t be 100% effective, but with a 91% mortality rate (higher for young, old, compromised and smaller dogs), being vaccinated against parvovirus makes the difference between life and death.
Huge Thanks
Rubie means the world to me and my two sons, so I cannot express enough gratitude to Justina and the Bay Vets team for saving her life. A huge thanks also to the Westmorland Gazette, Lancaster Guardian, Morecambe Visitor and Beyond Radio for helping spread the message far and wide.
My Message
My message is to keep up with your dog’s vaccinations, and get to a vet as soon as you spot symptoms like lethargy, sickness, diarrhoea and blood in faeces: swift treatment is essential.
A little thought, a lot more fun
Enjoy raising a glass, but alcohol is actually dehydrating, so make sure you alternate with soft drinks or water (a clearer head can also make the night- and next morning- more fun!) Treat your feet to a gentle warm soak when home, and dry well, it’s amazing how refreshing it feels, too.
Looking back over a year of blogs, from top tips and travel to moving the clinic and renovations, I wonder how I’ve fitted it all in! I’ve loved sharing all my news with you, but with a busy New Year ahead, I’m scaling down these regular blogs for a few months to focus on seeing my lovely clients.
You can get in touch for appointments and queries anytime by calling 07725 300290. You can leave a message and myself or Sue will call you back to secure you an appointment. Also keep an eye on my Facebook, where I’ll still be posting my regular updates, tips and news (like the imminent return to super-smart Carnforth Chiropodist Central!). Remember, you can always leave me a private message on my Facebook.
Have a wonderful festive season and start to 2025; I’ll be busy collecting spring feet updates to share!
All the best, Carol x
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