Pentland Pet Services
Pentland Pet Services Monthly Newsletter - June
As the holiday season got under way we saw a steady stream of lodgers and pre-lodging visitors through the door.
Patch the Collie arrived to suss us out, deciding that he would like to come and stay the next time his owner was away, and I met up with Jak, the Jack Russell, a couple more times to work out a strategy for his owners to enforce that will help Jak when he becomes over exuberant.
As the holiday season got under way we saw a steady stream of lodgers and pre-lodging visitors through the door.
Patch the Collie arrived to suss us out, deciding that he would like to come and stay the next time his owner was away, and I met up with Jak, the Jack Russell, a couple more times to work out a strategy for his owners to enforce that will help Jak when he becomes over exuberant.
Jak also had the opportunity to spend some time with Tasha the Boxer, who was still lodging at the beginning of June.
I truly believe dogs learn from other dogs and Tasha was a wonderful role model. We bid Tasha a fond farewell the second week in June in time to welcome Rowan, the Black Lab. Rowan is such a happy girl, making herself at home and entertaining us in her own inimitable way.
I truly believe dogs learn from other dogs and Tasha was a wonderful role model. We bid Tasha a fond farewell the second week in June in time to welcome Rowan, the Black Lab. Rowan is such a happy girl, making herself at home and entertaining us in her own inimitable way.
Sophie, the little 10 year old Westie, was hot on Rowan’s ‘tail’.
This was Sophie’s first time lodging, but she was quite content as long as Ross and I plied her with lots of tummy rubs and regular strolls.
This was Sophie’s first time lodging, but she was quite content as long as Ross and I plied her with lots of tummy rubs and regular strolls.
Next for lodging was Jake the Collie. However, as Jake feels anxious away from his regular surroundings I stayed with Jake at his house, an arrangement that suited him fine, making his lodging experience stress free.
With the temperatures so high there were plenty of hot dogs around. Some coped better than others but having water with you at all times is always good advice, not only for your dog to drink but also to splash the head and muzzle as a quick cool down if out and about, or if your dog has been in the car.
With the temperatures so high there were plenty of hot dogs around. Some coped better than others but having water with you at all times is always good advice, not only for your dog to drink but also to splash the head and muzzle as a quick cool down if out and about, or if your dog has been in the car.
At the end of June Ailsa, one of my friend’s young deerhounds, broke her leg necessitating a trip to Glasgow Veterinary Hospital. It is some time since I was there and certainly things have changed significantly. Everything was “state of the art” in this large, airy modern building.
Ailsa was cared for very well by all the attending consultants and nurses, but all of this came at a staggering price...
Just to cross the door for the first consultation was in excess of £300, with the final bill following surgery well into four figures! When something unforeseen happens to your pet though, your thoughts are focused on getting treatment quickly, and having Pet Insurance certainly goes some way to cushioning that final cost.
Thankfully Ailsa is recovering well, but any tips on how to keep a young deerhound quiet for 6 weeks while she heals will be gratefully received!
I have a friend who is a wonderful photographer, and recently attended a course where he developed his skills in taking pet portraits. So if anyone would be interested in having a portrait done of your pet, or pets, let me know, and I’ll put you in touch with John.
I plan to include an example of John's work in next month’s newsletter.
Keep cool, keep calm and assertive, and keep walking your dog!
Anne