Page 48 • The HERALD • 13th July 2023 v THE HERALD - INDEPENDENT AND PROUD OF IT v ANIMAL MAGIC Caring for your animals when you can’t be there Vanessa Rouse ex-RSPCA Inspector Experienced & Insured 07742 848265 www.purlieuanimalcare.co.uk Go along to Lepe Country Park and join them for a buggy friendly, guided walk on Monday 17th July from 10am. A great way to meet other parents and carers from the area and introduce your little ones to the wonderful outdoors, End your walk in e Lookout where you can purchase refreshments and nd sensory toys for you and your babies to explore. Changing facilities available. Free to attend, usual parking charges apply. and watch their delight as they spend hours licking it, just like an ice lolly. Frozen bananas or carrots will also go down a treat! 5. Keep your car cool Leaving a dog in a hot car is dangerous, so it’s best to avoid it in summer. If necessary, leave them for no more than 15 minutes. Prior to leaving, run the 1. Walk in the early morning or later in the evening e ideal times for dog walks are early morning before the ground heats up and at sunset when the temperature drops. Avoid walking during the hottest part of the day to prevent heatstroke and to protect your dog’s paw pads from hot pavement. 2. Make sure they always have the option of a shaded area Like humans, dogs enjoy sunbathing but can get overheated. It’s important to provide a shaded area where they can cool down. Keep the door open for them to seek shade indoors or set up a tent or shaded dog bed in the garden. Monitor your dog’s sun exposure and move them to a shaded area if they become too warm. 3. Keep them hydrated Keeping a stubborn dog hydrated in the summer can be di cult. O ering ice cubes is a good way to get your dog to take more water, as rather than a drink, they’ll see it as a snack. Be careful not to o er these when it is too hot, though, as changing your dog’s body temperature too drastically could send them into shock! Another way to keep your dog adequately hydrated is by soaking their favourite so toys in cool water. is way as they play with them, they are likely to drink the water out of them without really noticing whilst keeping them nice and cool. 4. Freeze their food Freezing your dogs’ food is a great way to keep them both cool and occupied. Try stu ng your dog’s favourite meal or treats into a kong or spreading them onto a lick mat before popping them in the freezer. When freezing food in a Kong or similar treat-dispensing toy for your dog, it’s important to supervise them to ensure they don’t cover the holes, as this can create suction and potentially pose a safety risk. Once frozen, you can give it to your dog HOW YOU CAN KEEP YOUR POOCH SAFE THIS SUMMER Top tips from Pooch & Mutt’s (www.poochandmutt.co.uk) in-house Veterinary surgeon Dr Linda Simon AC and open the windows slightly to maintain a cooler car temperature. When travelling with your dog, ensure a comfortable temperature by keeping the AC on or placing a cool mat on the seat. Remember to secure your dog properly during the journey. 6. Get them groomed before or as soon as the hot weather begins (to remove excess hair) Most dogs will shed all year round, but in the lead up to summer, shedding can increase to make way for a lighter summer coat. O en without a good brush or professional groom, the loose hair will sit on your dog’s body, which will keep them feeling warm. As the weather heats up, getting your dog in for a good groom is a good way of removing all excess hair and will aid in keeping them cooler in the summer sun. 7. Invest in the safety of your pooch Keeping dogs safe and comfortable in summer is essential. Along with the mentioned tips, investing in cooling mats or vests can provide a comfortable spot for dogs who love sunbathing. Portable water bowls/ bottles are also worthwhile investments for walks or car journeys, ensuring easy hydration on the go. 8. Know the signs of heatstroke! Recognising the signs of heatstroke in dogs is crucial as it can be life-threatening. Common signs include excessive panting, drooling, reddened gums, vomiting, diarrhoea, confusion, uncoordinated movement, collapse, and in severe cases, seizures. If you observe any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek immediate veterinary assistance for the best chance of a positive outcome. Woof Woof, Woof Woof Woof, Ah-Woof! Lepe Country Park are proud to present their ‘Bark on the Beach’ dog show, on Saturday 15th July, 10am to 3pm. Lepe have a full line up of activities for you and your pooches to enjoy including a Doggy Agility Course and ‘Scru s’, their very own Cru s style competition. ere will also be display stands from local pet businesses. To get involved, or for more information, please contact visitor services on: 023 8089 9108, or email: lepe.enquiries@hants. gov.uk Please note – usual parking charges apply. Take your four legged friends along to Gang Warily Recreation Centre on Saturday 2nd September for the Fawley & e Waterside Companion Dog Show, entry is £1. Classes are £2 per dog and include pedigree breed classes, gamekeepers class, obedience classes and a fun dog show. e show opens for dog owners to prepare their dogs and will open to the public at 10.30am. On the day there will be a pop up bar from the Jolly Sailor, live music, food outlets, stalls, bouncy castle, gundog scurry and more! For more information follow Fawley & e Waterside Dog Shows on Facebook. Bark on the Beach Fawley & The Waterside Companion Dog Show Hampshire Search and Rescue - A Different Type of Volunteering THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA Langley WI’s next meeting is on Tuesday 18th July for a talk titled ‘Hampshire Search and Rescue - A Di erent Type of Volunteering’ by Trevor Vidler. e WI o ers women the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and campaign on wideranging issues. Langley WI meets every third Tuesday at their new venue of Jubilee Hall, Fawley, SO45 1DF at 7.30pm. Email: langleypres@hampshirewi.org.uk or check out their website at: www.hampshirewi.org.uk/wi-page/ langley-wi New Forest and Waterside U3A next meeting is on Tuesday 18th July for a talk by Chris Davis titled ‘ e Royal Yacht Britannia’. On Tuesday 5th September for a talk by Hazel Nicolson titled ‘Undercover Agent’. Tea and biscuits are available a er the talk, and the meeting ends at approximately 3.30pm. New Forest and Waterside have many interest groups such as gardening, history, discussion, skittles and much more. ere is usually a lunch once a month and a holiday once a year. Other activities have included a visit to Bath Christmas Market, Hilliers for the lights, Lepe House open garden and theatre trips. If you are interested in joining this friendly group please go along on the first or third Tuesday in the month to St Andrew’s Church Hall, Dibden Purlieu, meetings commence at 2pm or email the Secretary: u3a.nfwsecretary@outlook.com Buggy Walk Observation Evening Railway Correspondence and Travel Society (RCT) and Mid Hants Railway, Solent Branch meetings are held in association with Mid Hants Railway – Southampton and Waterside Group. Meetings are held at the Eastleigh Railway Institute, Romsey Road Eastleigh SO50 9FE and commence at 7.30pm. e room, on the rst oor (sorry no disabled access), is usually open from 7pm. A bar is available for refreshments. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 19th July for an Observation Evening at Reading station, 4.30pm to 7.30pm. A donation of £3 is usual to help with the costs of the speaker and room hire. Non-members are very welcome at their meetings. Further details can be obtained from John Godfrey on: 07850 220009 or email: solent@rcts.org.uk ART IN TOTTON Totton Art Society’s (TAS) next meeting will be on Wednesday 19th July for Adventurous Artists Sketching, 2pm. On Wednesday 26th July from 7.30pm, with Di and TAS Members for Colours. On Tuesday 8th August for an Art Extra Workshop from 2pm to 4pm, in Calmore Community Centre, £3. On Wednesday 16th August for Adventurous Artists Sketching, 2pm. Meetings take place from 7.30pm until 9.30pm at the ree Score Club, Totton SO40 3RS (unless otherwise stated). Visitors are welcome to go along on the night for a small fee of £4pp. For more details of all the activities visit: www.tottonartsociety.org
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