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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… read the rest of “Loki says stay cool!”

BBQ Season – Beware by Nicola Bromley, BVSC CERT SAM

Posted by Abigail on 13/06/08, filed under Summer fun and advice | No Comments

Summer, and the fantastic smell of BBQ smoke permeates the warm evenings throughout the UK. This is a great time of year for everyone to be cooking outside but please beware for our furry friends! At Grove Lodge we see cases each year of accidental ingestion of tasty BBQ morsels that often result in very ill animals and… read the rest of “BBQ Season - Beware by Nicola Bromley, BVSC CERT SAM”

Fun in the Sun! by Sarah Wilkey

Posted by Abigail on 13/06/08, filed under Summer fun and advice | 1 Comment

Dogs need daily exercise throughout the year regardless of the weather. One of my favourite sayings is ‘a dog’s needs don’t change with the weather’.

However, during the hot Summer months, a long walk is not always suitable and can carry risk. Dogs can suffer from heat stroke and blistered pads from the hot, hard ground… read the rest of “Fun in the Sun! by Sarah Wilkey”