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me and everything about me. the strategies I used to avoid depression.

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A grass seed a visit to the Vets

A grass seed a visit to the Vets

Stella had a miraculous recovery Hobbling on a grass seed

Stella had been limping on and off all week, but Thursday and Friday saw her at her worst. I had taken advice, which was to bathe her foot in Salt solution, and anything in there would come out. However on my return from work Friday night Stella could hardly put her foot down so i had little choice but to take her to Penrose and partners o…

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Heatwave survival Tips for our canine friends

Heatwave survival Tips for our canine friends

Heatwave

Well some would say we are having our best summer for years, I am even hearing people saying “Best summer since 1976!” Well we may think that but what about our Canine friends in this heatwave. I look out my window in the afternoon when i am home and I see people walking their dogs, the poor things are panting and probably feeling every step on their pads.

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Stella's Summer Diary Week 3 Back to the Vets

Stella’s Summer Diary Week 3 Back to the Vets

Back to the Vets An ear full of problems

Hello again form Stella and I.

So the third week of Stella’s summer diary saw her back at the vets adding another £75 to the previous £75 earlier in may. This time it was her right ear, which already has a tight ear canal, and one look from the vets and we had her prescription for Posatex which always does what is needed, also a second prescription for Iso…

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Stella's Summer Diary week 2 continuing recovery

Stella’s Summer Diary week 2 continuing recovery

Week 2 of Stella’s summer 2018 Recovery

After Stella’s first Diary entry, Stella’s Summer Diary which as you can see was not a great week, Stella has recovered greatly, Strangely her appetite this week has been ravenous and her other end is more normal than it has been for a long while.

Three days of Promax was part of her recovery and i can only think this was part of her impressive recovery.

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Stella the Staff's Summer diary, the diary of a thirteen year old staffy

Stella the Staff’s Summer diary, the diary of a thirteen year old staffy

Say Hello to Stella Not a great week. early on at least for Stella’s Summer Diary

Hey guys you all know about Stella,  my almost thirteen year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I thought i would give you an extract from her Summer Diary Well it has been a pretty torrid week for her, and us!

She did not eat for four days last week and i won’t be too graphic about her need for the toilet which we…

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For the Dog that has everything

For the Dog that has everything

what about the Dog that has everything

Hello again, carrying on from my last piece

Its Holiday season  I thought about the journey from your home to the destination.

You have packed everything you need:

Clothes

perfume or Aftershave

shoes for every outfit Ladies?

But what Dog that has everything, or so you think.

If you are going on a long journey, especially on the motorway, freeway to my…

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Its Holiday season, or Holiday Hazard season, watch where you are taking your four legged friends

Its Holiday season, or Holiday Hazard season, watch where you are taking your four legged friends

Lifes a beach

  One of my readers made a valid point its coming into the holiday time of year and if your four legged friend is going with you have you given thought to the holiday hazards of the places you intend to go to, for the dog.

We all know the hazards we face on our local walks.

Ticking off the holiday hazards The contagion of Lymes disease carried by the Tick

When i was young my family…

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In my last post, Dickin medal for war hero Chips i wrote about the heroism of A dog called Chips. However the overwhelming thing to you all seems to be amazed by is that there is a scheme for awarding medals for gallantry to our animal comrades called the PDSA Dickin Medal. Continue reading http://www.allornothingblog.co.uk/2018/01/21/pdsa-the-dickin-medal/ @teampdsa #DickenMedal #heroic #wartime #military #gallantry #courage #aboveandbeyond

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Pdsa The Dickin medal

The Dickin medal

In my last post, Dickin medal for war hero Chips i wrote about the heroism of A dog called Chips. However the overwhelming thing to you all seems to be amazed by is that there is a scheme for awarding medals for gallantry to our animal comrades called the PDSA Dickin Medal.

The Dickin medal was created by the PDSA (peoples dispensary for sick animals)

The PDSA

Founded in 1917 by…

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As I turned off the M1 north of Sheffield little did I know that I was about to have one of the most enjoyable drives of my life let alone my professional career continue reading Http://www.friendlytravelguide.com/?p=1027 #awesome #drives @topgear @richardhammond94214 @jamesmay_official @jeremyclarkson1

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Woodhead Pass Derbyshire 

Is this the most enjoyable drive in England

The Day Job

My day job sees me driving around 1500 miles a week, not a lot compared to the trunkers of the UK. However Monday I had an unexpected journey to Manchester in a van, thankfully. 

I programmed my sat-nav and followed it’s guidance. 

The Woodhead Pass

As I turned off the M1 north of Sheffield little did I know that I was about to have one of…

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Escaping his lead, Chips charged the machine gun hut, and moments later his human comrades watched in awe as the Gunner emerged from the hut with Chips at his throat. Chips had also disabled the gun throwing it from its mount. Continue reading Http://www.allornothingblog.co.uk/2018/01/16/tiffin-medal-war-hero-chips/

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Dicken Medal for war hero Chips

War heroes come in all shapes and sizes The Dicken Medal

The Dicken Medal is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross, awarded for extreme acts of courage in exceptional circumstances. Awarded by the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA).

CHIPS

I was listening to the Radio when i heard the most remarkable story, the Story of Chips, a Husky cross who served with the Americans in the Second…

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However every time to settle her down we would give her HUMAN  chicken and rice, sometimes with olive oil added or a weettabix, I can assure you all the time being guided by the vet. We finally under the vets guidance switched her to it permanently. Continue reading http://www.allornothingblog.co.uk/2018/01/11/feeding-staffies/

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feeding guide for staffies

<h3Stella has a sensitive stomach</h3 Stellas Dietary needs

Since we got Stella she has had an awkward stomach we tried various dog foods from wet thru dry. We tried 

James wellbeloved

CHAPPIE wet and dry 

Chum

and several others. At furst she would tolerate them but within a week her poop would be loose. 

However every time to settle her down we would give her HUMAN  chicken and rice, sometimes…

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Built for stamina and Strength the  Malamute is not a recommended Breed for a flat or apartment neither is it a good first breed. An extremely sensitive breed which is designed for the Colder climate. continue reading Http://www.allornothingblog.co.uk/2018/01/09/alaskan-malamute-pet/

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Alaskan Malamute as a pet

The Alaskan Malamute (some say Malamute Husky)

The Alaskan Malamute as a breed

As a breed the Alaskan Malamute weighs between 32 to 43kgs fully grown.

Built for stamina and Strength the  Malamute is not a recommended Breed for a flat or apartment neither is it a good first breed. An extremely sensitive breed which is designed for the Colder climate.

An incredibly friendly and affectionate dog to…

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