A cricket World Cup win, an epic Wimbledon men’s final and Lewis Hamilton racing to F1 glory down the road at Silverstone – it’s safe to say the glorious British summer is now upon us!<\/p>\n
With the nice weather and long evenings, many of you will no doubt be enjoying some longer walks in the sunshine with your dogs.<\/p>\n
While taking a stroll with your beloved pets is always something we would encourage, we\u2019d also like to give you a gentle reminder not to throw sticks for your dog to chase.<\/p>\n
Over the years, we have unfortunately had to deal with a number of cases in which dogs have been injured by sticks.<\/p>\n
Not only can dogs impale themselves when chasing down a stick and running onto them, causing major trauma to their mouths and necks, but they can also be swallowed or fragments broken off, meaning the throat can be damaged.<\/p>\n
We would urge all clients to avoid sticks and advise going well equipped for your summer walks by taking toys such as balls or tug ropes to throw for your dog \u2013 avoiding an impromptu visit to see us in the process!<\/p>\n
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A cricket World Cup win, an epic Wimbledon men’s final and Lewis Hamilton racing to F1 glory down the road at Silverstone – it’s safe to say the glorious British… <\/p>\n