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13/10/2026

So cute and heartwarming I think

12/10/2026

🐱🚨 CAT CHOKING EMERGENCY: Do You Know What to Do?

Choking in cats can become life-threatening within minutes. Knowing the warning signs and understanding basic first aid can make a critical difference when every second counts. 🩺🐾

⚠️ Important First Aid Tips:
🐾 Check whether your cat can breathe or cough.
🐾 Carefully check the mouth and remove an object only if it is clearly visible and easy to reach.
🐾 Never blindly put your fingers into a cat’s throat.
🐾 If your cat cannot breathe, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.
🐾 If your cat becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally, begin appropriate pet CPR while arranging emergency veterinary assistance.

❤️ Remember: Cats are delicate, and incorrect first aid can cause serious injuries. Contact a veterinarian immediately, even if the object appears to have been removed.

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12/10/2026

🐶🦋 CANINE HYPOTHYROIDISM: DERMATOLOGICAL CLINICAL SIGNS

Did you know that your dog’s skin and coat can reveal an underlying hormonal disorder? 🩺

Canine hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces insufficient thyroid hormones, affecting metabolism, skin health, and the hair growth cycle.

🔍 Common dermatological signs include:
🐾 Symmetrical alopecia – Bilateral, usually non-pruritic hair loss, especially on the trunk.
🐾 Rat tail – Thinning or loss of hair on the tail.
🐾 Hyperpigmentation – Darkening of the skin.
🐾 Dry, brittle coat – Hair becomes coarse and dull.
🐾 Seborrhoea – Flaky skin and a greasy coat.
🐾 Poor hair regrowth – Delayed or incomplete hair regrowth after hair loss.

🧬 Pathophysiology: Low thyroid hormone levels disrupt the normal hair growth cycle, causing hair follicles to remain in the resting (telogen) phase for longer than usual.

⚕️ Veterinary tip: These signs may suggest hypothyroidism, but they are not diagnostic on their own. Confirm the diagnosis using appropriate thyroid function tests, interpreted alongside the clinical findings.

🐕 Early recognition and proper diagnosis help improve your dog’s skin health and overall quality of life!

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12/10/2026

11/10/2026

Living in comfort for her holiday

11/10/2026

Looks like Lilly has been relegated again

11/10/2026

🐶🚨 CANINE GDV (BLOAT): A LIFE-THREATENING VETERINARY EMERGENCY!

🩺 What is Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)?

Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is a critical condition in dogs characterized by gastric distension with gas and fluid, accompanied by rotation of the stomach in volvulus cases. This rotation can obstruct gastric outflow, compromise blood circulation, and rapidly lead to shock and death if not treated promptly.

🔬 Pathophysiology:
🔹 Gastric dilatation increases intra-abdominal pressure.
🔹 Gastric rotation may obstruct venous return and impair blood perfusion.
🔹 Compression of the diaphragm can compromise ventilation.
🔹 Progressive circulatory dysfunction may result in hypovolemic and obstructive shock, gastric ischemia, and possible tissue necrosis.

⚠️ Clinical Signs to Recognize:
🐕 Restlessness, pacing, and anxiety
🐕 Acute abdominal distension and discomfort
🐕 Unproductive retching or repeated attempts to vomit
🐕 Excessive salivation and foamy secretions
🐕 Tachycardia, weakness, pale mucous membranes, or collapse in advanced cases

🚑 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

🔴 GDV IS A TRUE VETERINARY EMERGENCY!

✅ Transport the dog to an emergency veterinary hospital immediately.
✅ Do not wait for the abdomen to become visibly enlarged.
✅ Do not attempt home remedies or force food, water, or oral medication.
✅ Veterinary management may require rapid cardiovascular stabilization, gastric decompression, emergency surgery, and gastropexy.

🐾 Which dogs are at higher risk?

Large and giant breeds with deep chests, such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Standard Poodles, and Dobermans, are predisposed, although GDV can occur in other dogs as well.

📌 Remember: A dog repeatedly retching without producing vomitus, especially with abdominal distension or restlessness, requires immediate veterinary assessment. Never delay treatment while waiting for all clinical signs to appear.

❤️ Recognize the signs. Act immediately. Save a life.

11/10/2026

As the evenings become darker earlier, it’s a good idea to help make you and your dog more visible. Road traffic accidents are more common in darker months, so remember to walk your dog wearing reflective clothing, or give them bright reflective collars or light up leads. Also, check that your dog’s microchip details are up to date and that they’re wearing ID tags in case they get lost after dark.

09/10/2026

And we have this one popped in as well for a few days x