STECS Scottie Rescue Notice Board
DOUGAL SMITH - MAY 16th 2012Just wanted to let you know that Dougal came 2nd in the Pedigree Veteran class at the dog show, photo attached. He is very proud and had to have a special dinner tonight. Lizzie and Nellie came nowhere in their class, my neighbour Natalie took them in the ring and they entered Pedigree Bitch, but they looked so scruffy, they got nothing but were very keen, and once they have had their teeth cleaned, watch out for the RSPCA open day in July and their dog show.
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MAY 16th 2012
A signed print by Matt just like this will be one of the raffle prizes at The Somerset Fun Day, the prize was kindly donated by Mrs Collier from Suffolk. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HARLEY - SAD NEWS MAY 14TH 2012 Just thought I'd let you know that Harley suffered a heart attack while keeping watch outside his owner's bookshop, a couple of weeks ago. Although he went straight to the vet his owner was advised to let him go. Don is obviously very upset at the loss of such an old trooper, who accompanied him to all sorts of exciting places while he was serving in the army. He would have been 21 on his birthday in June. Millie, his long term companion is missing him as well. - Isla
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5th MAY 2012 In 2004 Linda and I attended a Great Scots Gathering in Alberquerque, New Mexico and today we heard from a couple who contacted STECS through the website and it turns out they were there too: LETTER FROM AMERICA We have 3 Scotties, Montgomery he'll be 12, Gillis who is 2.5 and Gordon almost a year. We've been going to Door County Scottie Rally in Wisconsin the last 5 years. We got to catch up with Joseph Harvill 2 years ago when he attended. He certainly has had a trying journey and I hope the magazine can continue. I belong to a Yahoo group that I will share your information. I try to help with the Rally which has made quite a bit of money for rescue/research and I try to help with Transports between Kansas City and St. Louis with the St. Louis Scottish Terrier Rescue. Mary Lauber Great Scots Magazine is published 6 times a year by Joseph Harvill in Tome, New Mexico.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A VISITOR - APRIL 23rd 2012 Had a visit today from Gerald Cowsill one of our STECS members, he was in the area and called to show me how well Ellie and Scotty were doing. Ellie is 14 yrs and Scotty is 11 yrs Gerald has had him just 12 months. Gerald has had Scotties for 77 years now, he has always been happy to adopt the oldies. Don't they look lovely. |
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A reminder fron Cynthia OrreyWith all the recent postings abour missing Scotties, I thought it would be a good time to remind all owners that our 'little friends' should be tagged and micro chipped. I'm sure most of you will already have done this, but if you not it would make a lovely Birthday present for your Scottie*************************
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First Aid For Heatstroke - Learn The Basics To
Save Your Pet's Life
We all know we shouldn't leave a dog or any other pet in a hot car as they can heat up like ovens and literally cook the pet alive. But even the most responsible owner may not realise how hot their pet is in a garden, a conservatory or a sunny kitchen when the weather gets warmer, or you may discover another
animal who's been
exposed, so it pays to know what to do in an
emergency. very red tongue and gums, lethargy, lack of co-ordination, inability to stand up, vomiting,
diarrhoea and even loss of
consciousness. cool area and ring your vet for advice immediately. Heatstroke can be fatal and should always be treated as an emergency.
You need to urgently lower the body temperature, but don't use very cold water, to avoid shock: put the animal in a cool shower or spray them with cool water in the breeze of a fan. Cats may be happier to be wrapped in a cold, damp towel.
Let them drink small amounts of cool water.
Continue dousing the animal with cool water/towels until his/her breathing starts to settle but don't let them start to shiver with cold.
Once cool, take the animal to your vet's, ensuring your car is as cool as possible for the journey.
call the Police on 999. It could be a matter of life and death so urgent action needs to be taken.
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Amy Flavell
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LUNGWORM - IS YOUR DOG AT RISK? The life-threatening lungworm A.vasorum is carried by slugs and snails. If your Scottie comes into contact with these common garden pests there is a risk it could become infected. This is a problem that is becoming more widespread in the UK. Sometimes dogs become infected by eating a slug or snail that is on it's bone.
Symptoms: Breathing problems, coughing or easily tired. Poor blood clotting leading to excessive bleeding from minor wounds, bleeding nose or eyes. Seizures, spinal pain weight loss vomiting.
Talk to your vet if you suspect a problem. For further information visit this website |
