Pets

Appeal to realise late dog rescuer’s dream

Staffie and Stray Rescue (SSR) specialise in taking in more difficult dogs that are considered in the rescue world harder to rehome. Many of our dogs come from the pounds, they are dumped and unclaimed and therefore more often than not, we never really know any history on the dogs, where they have come from or what they have been through. Sadly, we are heartbroken to announce that leader of the pack Calli Byrne died in July, aged 48, following a brief illness. Calli started with a dream - to help rescue and rehome the oftenmisunderstood breed, the Staffordshire bull terrier. Her incredible passion and dedication to the dogs has directly impacted the success of SSR today. She will be sorely missed by her family, the rescue team, foster homes, adopters, supporters of the charity, users of the charity and many, many more. Calli’s dream was to build a sanctuary of her own for the dogs and we will continue to push for Calli’s Kennels and make her dreams come true. It has always been a long-term dream and goal for the rescue to have a sanctuary to call our own. A statement said: ‘We cannot thank you enough Calli for inspiring us and being such an important part in the rescue world, being someone that actively made a difference to animal welfare in the UK.’ She has helped to rescue and rehome nearly 700 dogs. The team at SSR are asking for donations to be made to the charity in Calli’s memory, which will go towards her dream of opening her own kennels. Donations can be made at staffieandstrayrescue.co.uk.

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Happy 60th Birthday

We hope you have a lovely swim and enjoy the Birthday cake afterwards With all our love Rusty & Toffee xxxx

Why does my pet’s breath smell? We’re a nation of pet lovers and who doesn’t love an affectionate lick or nuzzle from their furry companion? Receiving affection from our pets is a joy, apart from when their breath can literally take your breath away! Smelly breath or ‘halitosis’ is most commonly caused by dental disease. You may notice some brown staining on the teeth, reddening of gums, drooling and sometimes difficulty when your pet chews hard biscuits/treats. Some pets may not show any of these signs, besides bad breath; they might just appear quieter than normal or have some weight loss. Your vet should carry out an oral examination as part of a general health check when they can then assess how healthy your pet’s mouth is. Discussion will then take place as to whether any dental work is necessary. It’s important to have an at-home oral hygiene routine for your pet, as prevention is always going to be better than cure. Your vet can advise on the best options for you and your pet.

Breathe on me, breath of dog!

At times, a pet’s breath may exhibit a ‘fishy’ odour. This is often associated with full anal glands; a problem that is quick and easy for your vet to treat. In rare cases, pets can have bad breath if their organs are not functioning properly, namely, kidney disease. This is the least common reason for bad breath in pets, but if you do notice your pet has smellier breath than normal it’s important to get it checked out for peace of mind. Cats can also suffer with bad breath/ halitosis and so it’s important to check the mouths of our feline friends too.