by Yasmin | 11 Dec, 2022 | Blog, Pug Health
It’s that time of year again where potential hazards to our furry friends are brought into the home. As well as the festive greenery that may make your dog very ill, tempting foods which we may think are a treat for them can actually cause a great deal of harm.
Vets will treat 75% more cases of dogs eating foods that are poisonous to them in December so it’s important to be aware of what to avoid:
FOOD
– Chocolate, boxes lying around, coins on the tree,
– Christmas cake, mince pies and Christmas pudding
– Foods containing grapes, raisins, sultanas & currants
– Traditional turkey, goose & chicken where bones can easily splinter
– Sage and onion stuffing, gravy, anything with onion, chives, garlic.
– Other foods, such as certain nuts, blue cheese, fatty and salty foods
– Alcohol
OTHER
– If it snows, take care when using antifreeze. It tastes sweet so is tempting for dogs but can be lethal if ingested.
– Watch for dogs drinking out of puddles too as they may be tainted with antifreeze chemicals.
– Some snow globes contain ethylene glycol (anti-freeze) and if broken are a serious danger to your dogs.
– Salted roads & paths can also burn their paw pads.
by Yasmin | 7 Dec, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
7 year-old, Roxie is an entire bitch who came into the care of the PDWRA a few months ago requiring urgent surgery for a large vaginal prolapse.
It was so severe that the vet was not certain that surgery to repair it would be viable. After much discussion it was agreed that the right decision for Roxie was to try, she deserved a chance.
Roxie had her prolapse surgery the day after arriving with her PDWRA foster carer. The initial surgery went well however, overnight, she prolapsed again. Thankfully, a further operation was successful, and she is now recovering well from that.
That, however, is not the end of poor Roxie’s health concerns. While in foster care it became evident that her eyes and skin are also a cause for concern. She has mild skin atopy and also dry eyes and eye ulcers. The eye ulcers in particular are requiring repeated and costly vet visits and dedicated care from her wonderful Foster Mum.
Many of us know very well, the worry especially about pug’s eyes, and we’ll update you on how she progresses through it all.
If you would like to donate towards her vet bills and others like Roxie, in our care, please go to: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/donating-to-pug-dog-welfare/
We really need all the funds we can raise, to help in this way during these difficult times.
Thank You!
Roxie, recovering in Foster Care with her new companion.
For other Rescue Stories, to see what our volunteers achieve, please go to: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/category/rescue-stories
by Yasmin | 6 Dec, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
While many of us will be busy shopping online this festive season, please remember to use Easyfundraising, to raise funds for The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association! 🐾
With over 4,600 retailers to choose from, “Thanks to all of you” already using Easyfundraising while you shop online to support Pugs in Need! 🐾💝
Retailers include M&S, Boots, John Lewis, Tesco, Argos, Boden, Tu clothing, eBay, notonthehighstreet, & so many more!
It’s simple, and only takes 2 minutes to sign up: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/pdwra/
By installing the Easyfundraising Reminder you’ll never forget to use it!
easyfundraising Donation Reminder – Microsoft Edge Addons
For other ways to support PDWRA, please go to: Donate while you Shop or Recycle! | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
by Yasmin | 4 Dec, 2022 | Blog, News, Fundraising
At £12 each including p&p (1st Class Post), PDWRA’s 2023 calendar features a beautiful pug, and its story, for each month of the year.
A perfect gift for yourself or family or friends that last the whole year!
Please email your name & address and how many calendars you would like to:
secretary@nullpugwelfare-rescue.org.uk
Pay via PayPal at: 2023 PDWRA calendar | PayPal
Thank you for supporting our Pugs in Need, in this way!
by Yasmin | 30 Nov, 2022 | Blog, News, Fundraising
** Thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets, we raised a total of £570. And the winner was Nina Swanwick! **
Here’s Beanz, aka Beanie, who’s being such a good boy, hoping for some extra treats from his Mum, Nina’s Christmas Hamper Prize win!
Thank You, Nina, for entering, and contributing to our Pugs in Need funds.
Another big Thank You goes to PDWRA volunteer, Lisa and her husband, who generously donated this wonderful festive gift!
The Draw took place on Sunday 4th December at 5pm via a filmed, random generator.
Donated by generous volunteers of ours, in aid of our pugs in need, the hamper is filled with festive fayre to share with those special in your life. 💝
This Luxurious Willow Basket Hamper, seen here, contains 2 bottles of Prosecco, Red & White Wine, Luxury Mince Pies, Savoury, Sweet & Chocolate Biscuits, Fudge, Assorted Chocolates and much more…
Any monies received after the 2pm deadline for issuing tickets, will not be included in the draw but will still benefit pugs in need. 🤗💝🐾
Thank You!
