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Police dogs die in hot car

Posted by Abigail on 02/07/09, filed under News, Pet Care Advice, Summer fun and advice | No Comments juno-mawgan-porthYou may have seen this upsetting item on the BBC News today. Tragedy struck on Tuesday when two German Shepherd police dogs were left in a parked car, while the temperatures outside the car soared to more than 28 degrees. The RSPCA were called and the two dogs were found dead inside. This is a timely reminder that it takes… read the rest of “Police dogs die in hot car”

Snake in the grass

Posted by Abigail on 22/04/09, filed under News, Pet Care Advice, Summer fun and advice | No Comments lulu-the-dalmatian-with-adder-bite-001If you are walking on the Downs with your dog, be very careful - the snakes are awake. The warm weather has brought adders out a little early and they areĀ basking in the sunshine andĀ hiding in the long grass. Here at Grove Lodge, we have already seen 2 adder bites in the last 2 days. If your dog disturbs one, either… read the rest of “Snake in the grass”

Loki says stay cool!

Posted by Abigail on 23/07/08, filed under Summer fun and advice | No Comments Dorset BulldogPictured right is beautiful Loki, enjoying the sunshine. To make sure you enjoy the sun as much as Loki is, just a few quick reminders (further to our previous posts http://blog.grovelodge.co.uk/page/8/), to ensure you and your pets stay safe in the sun. Make sure your pets have access to shade and fresh water at all times. Always walk… read the rest of “Loki says stay cool!”