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.
Beating Varrucas
Beating verrucas!
What are verrucas? White-coloured warts with black central dots on the soles of feet that most people will have at some point (so check yours, as well as the kids’!)
Do I need to treat them? Left alone, they can squat for months or years, sometimes causing discomfort, and they are very infectious, so get rid- don’t spread!
How can I banish them? Your chiropodist or pharmacist can supply the appropriate creams, plasters and sprays. Follow the instructions- it can take up to 3 months.
And how to stop them returning? Prevention is better than cure, so always follow a good foot hygiene routine, check regularly, avoid sharing towels, flannels, shoes and socks with other people.
However busy, take a moment to enjoy autumn’s colours and kick some leaves about!
Carol x
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Prevention is better than cure, so always follow a good foot hygiene routine, check regularly, avoid sharing towels, flannels, shoes and socks with other people.
However busy, take a moment to enjoy autumn’s colours and kick some leaves about!
Carol x
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