I thought today I would address my blog to all the people who my canine friends look after in the UK and more northern climes that are likely to suffer bad weather soon......
With the snow and ice expected the
roads are likely to be gritted. If the friend who looks after you walks on gritted roads or
paths then please make sure... their paws are washed by dipping their feet
in fresh warm water once at home.
Every year hundreds of my canine friends become seriously ill and in some cases die because of the rock salt and
antifreeze being used during the cold snap. Dogs and cats walk through the
substances left by gritters trying to clear roads and human tin box drivers defrosting
their windscreens which they then lick off their paws and ingest. Consuming
rock salt can cause dehydration, liver failure and pancreatitis while
antifreeze contains the chemical ethylene glycol which can cause kidney failure
and death when consumed. Please be vigilant and treat your best friend to a foot bath
after being outside.
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