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Jul 19, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Dogs and Ice Cubes - advice from Jennifer Bartlett Canine Behaviourist, here she dispels a canine social media myth.
DO NOT walk dogs in this heat - true ✔
DO NOT leave dogs in hot cars - true ✔
DO NOT give your dog ice cubes - false ❌
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Will ice cubes, frozen treats or frozen KONGs cause your dog harm?
No. ❌
There are lots of posts in circulation that suggest from an unknown and unnamed vet's advice that giveng ice or frozen treats will cause serious harm or even death. This is not true.
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Nov 16, 2020 • 6 tweets • 4 min read
- SPECIAL APPEAL -
In the space of just four weeks, we have eight dogs needing orthopaedic investigation or treatment.
Of these eight dogs, four (Pierre, Pixel, Delilah and Blue) have pelvic or hindlimb fractures which were not treated initially....1/6
Orion has a suspected dislocated shoulder, Sandy has a forelimb injury or deformity and Ziggy and Davey have lameness which are being assessed.
Blue had major surgery which is now followed by weeks of crate rest and specialised after care. 2/6
Nov 14, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
Say hello to Lexi!😍
Lexi has come to us due to a change in her human's circumstance. She is a super dog, a first cross between a Dogue de Bordeaux and a #Pitbull, with all the fabulous traits of both. She is big and snuggly.....1/4
#MADRA#Adopt#RescueDog#LookingForAHome
...she very definitely needs a new owner who has experience of bull breeds so that she can grow and reach her full potential.
Lexi will need someone who is home during the day, through lockdown and beyond, and who will work with our trainer to maintain her good manners....2/4
Mar 14, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
1 The following thread may be upsetting,but it must be told as it is the reality of rescues countrywide on occasion who struggle to cope with so many unwanted dogs
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