Reminder for kenneled dogs

[MissRhianL 70]

Dont know how the weather is with some people but im down in the south wales valleys and its blinking freezing and its snowing (what a surprise )

For some people who forget about the smallest things check your dogs water bowls as mine down the garage had frozen over and sometimes things like that dont cross your mind and whether like this you can loose your dog from the simplest things.

So thought id post this as a heads up !!

[StevoSmith 147]

Well said mate....mine stay indoor but i know thats not possible with everyone and sound advice good on ya mate

[weasle 1,119]

Would you put one up reminding me to feed my dogs please once a day should do.

[Simoman 110]

Would you put one up reminding me to feed my dogs please once a day should do.

 

Kinda thought the same thing............

[Wxm 1,638]

Would you put one up reminding me to feed my dogs please once a day should do.

 

not a 100% pointless topic as im sure i read on here sometime last year that a lads dog cut its leg on the ice from a water bowl, someone may remember a wee bit more

 

atb

[jeppi26 1,855]

Some folk just don't want advice

[Simoman 110]

Some folk just don't want advice

 

Ok little bro, heres my advice for the day on kenel management, turds are easier to lift of the run floor in a morning when they are frozen

[MissRhianL 70]

No its always the case unfortunately they always gota put a negative on things sooner or later, its just a heads up dont need to comment but ppl like criticism lol

[jeppi26 1,855]

Some folk just don't want advice

 

Ok little bro, heres my advice for the day on kenel management, turds are easier to lift of the run floor in a morning when they are frozen

Pmsl I knew you would be the first to reply hahahaha ;-)

[Simoman 110]

I wish you had posted somthing similar in the summer, i would of then put water in my bowls

[Simoman 110]

Some folk just don't want advice

 

Ok little bro, heres my advice for the day on kenel management, turds are easier to lift of the run floor in a morning when they are frozen

Pmsl I knew you would be the first to reply hahahaha ;-)

 

You be a good lad tonight, dont drink too much and i'l phone you tomorrow

[Simoman 110]

socks posted a very good topic in moe detail a goo few years ago, was definately worth a read

[weasle 1,119]

Would you put one up reminding me to feed my dogs please once a day should do.

 

not a 100% pointless topic as im sure i read on here sometime last year that a lads dog cut its leg on the ice from a water bowl, someone may remember a wee bit more

 

atb

JESUS

I Scratched my hand earlier

[socks 32,253]

Here is the topic .............

 

 

I just thought that I would put this up with the big freeze on the way and according to the weather people this is going to be the worst winter on record . I did a similar thing in the summer with regards to heat injuries some of it may be teaching you to suck eggs but it may be of use to the new lads to the game firstly lets remember that dogs can get hypothermia this happens when a dog's body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit . Elderly or very young dogs are sometimes unable to regulate their body temperature properly and are at greater risk of hypothermia should the temperature drop dramatically in the night . Another cause of hypothermia is shock this is more for the terrier boys that may have their dogs out on a hard dig and the dog has taken a bit of punishment now the dog will experience some sort of shock as the adrenaline runs slower in the body and the effect of the dig starts to take its toll . Make sure these dogs are warm enough especially for the first 24 hours after the dig .. here are a couple of signs of hypothermia.. weak pulse, decreased heart rate, dilated pupils, shivering, blue mucous membranes, stupor, unconsciousness and eventually coma. Frostbite can also be a problem at this time of year so her is what to look out for discoloration of the skin (blue early on and black in later stages). Areas prone to frostbite are the tips of ears, the tail, and pads of the feet . also there will be a lack of pain or sensation of the affected area or it may be extremely painful when the area begins to warm up . Prevention of hypothermia is easy and common sense . Make sure the dog is in a dry and windproof shelter with plenty of warm bedding . Make sure he has plenty of drinking water (check regularly that it isn't frozen) as a dehydrated dog will quickly go down hill . If possible pour a warm gravy over his food as dogs digest warm food quicker enabling the body to make best use of the meal. When you get back in if the dog is wet or muddy dry him thoroughly before kennelling .. if your dog is suffering with a cold injury here is what you should do and get the dog into a warm dry windproof shelter and dry the dog off (if it is wet ) wrap him in a dry blanket or coat .

Give regular small amounts of water . Warm the dog gently and do not try and warm the dog to quickly as this will cause the onset of shock and could prove fatal . Remember that our dogs cant tell us whats up with them so watch them closely at this time of year . For all you guys with short haired dogs there are loads of sites where you can by winter kennelling coats for the cold nights ...........

[Simoman 110]

Thats the one socks, sound advice