Did you know a simple avocado could kill several kinds of animals? Rabbits, cats, even horses can be victims of the poisonous fruit?
The fatal Parvovirus has returned to the Fylde. Pups are particularly vulnerable. Symptoms of vomitting and diarrhoea can only be arrested with early veternary intervention, however a vaccine IS available. Please ensure your dog is protected. If you are not sure it is worth checking with your vet if your pet has been immunised
Most people are now aware that the pollen from lillies can kill a cat.
Other substances also risk lives:
slug pellets and various garden products,
chewing gum (sugar free) containing Xylitol
Beware - chocolate can be fatal for dogs the better quality the bar the more deadly. The only hope of saving a dog is to make him vomit and rush to the vet. (Forcing a saline solution down him is the suggested way to ensure vomiting - dispite his protests!).
If a small animal walks on a floor polished with a Swifter cleaning pad it too can kill when they ingest the chemical by licking their paws
Please warn others of these dangers
At last - a slug killer which does not harm animals - Advances Slug Killer
from Growing Success
**NEW in addition to the risk of poison if an animal eats a slug there is further risk. That of Lungworm. The larvae of which can be ingested not only from snails and slugs but also from their trails. The slime may be on your pet's toys which will then transfer the insect to your pet. It was originally unseen in the north of the UK but has now spread up to Scotland. If the symptoms are spotted in time there is a treatment.
Ask your vet if you see any of the following:breathing problems, coughing, tiring, bleeding along with poor clotting, fits, losss of appetite, vomiting or diarhoera, spinal pain
Free speakers availabe from WSPA.
Various aspects of animal welfare can be covered in a presentation to suite
your particular group or club.
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Over 97,000 stray dogs were picked up in 2008. If these 6,700 were destroyed. Dogs Trust is promoting responsible pet ownership - have your pet microchipped and save suffering.
Visit www.fabcats.org for advice on cat care |
If you are unable to have a pet of your own but would like to sponsor one visit the SPONSOR page
If you click on The Animal Rescue Site from this link, you can donate food for free to an animal rescue agency, you will not be sent mail unless you ask the site to contact you.
There are many things that we can do to improve the lives of animals. We will include information about animal campaigns affecting animals here in the UK and around the world. Although these charities always welcome donations they have many different campaigns running which cost us nothing to click to add our name to support the cause (without being sent unsolicited mail).
To do this visit ACTIONS
Mere Road Vets Ltd, 24 Mere Road, Blackpool, FY3 9AT produces a free newsletter with advice for owners of various types of pets. To download the latest free - CLICK HERE They also offer advice and treatment of a variety of animals including behavioural advice and a geriatric clinic.
Tel: 01253 392984 to discuss and make an appointment.
Out of hours emergency vet cover details also on this same number 01253 392984
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