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The pet hotel with 5 Bones « Euro Weekly News

The Five Bone Hotel, which is owned and run by Mark and Anita Naylor is now in its 25th year of successful trading.

The couple attributes this to the fact that they love their work, and this shines through in all that they do, as well as their combined 58 years of professional animal care experience.

Anita has been a dog groomer for 28 years and was a UK trained veterinary nurse while Mark has now run the kennels for 25 years. They consider their business a way of life, and this is reflected in their dedication. Their complete commitment means it is not necessary to book an appointment to view the premises, come along during opening hours Mon to Sat 09.30 to 12.30 and 18.00 to 19.00 and Sundays 09.30 to 10.30.

Safe and sound

Within extensive secure gardens, clean individual spaces for the pets where they can have their own home comforts. In this welcoming environment, pets find examples of stimulation, fresh air, freedom, and companionship. There is a huge, fully fenced field for dogs to run around in and the Cattery has a completely wired in garden to allow each cat

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(Pet Talk) Springtime bliss: Keeping your pets safe from poisonous plants | Lifestyles

Spring brings a burst of color and new life to our surroundings, but the very thing that makes spring so vibrant can pose serious threats to our beloved pets.

Dr. Murl Bailey, a senior professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, provides valuable insights into common poisonous plant pet owners should be mindful of, whether indoors or outdoors, during the spring season.

Easter Lilies

Popular in springtime floral arrangements, Easter lilies —– and lilies in general —– contain toxins that cause severe kidney damage in cats, making them extremely toxic for our feline friends. Even small ingestions, such as chewing on a petal or drinking water from a vase containing lilies, can lead to acute kidney injury in cats.

While the exact toxin that causes this issue is unknown, owners can still recognize signs of lily poisoning, which include loss of appetite, hiding behavior, and lethargy.

“If owners notice a change in their cats, especially if they have lilies around the house, they should immediately take their cat to their veterinarian,” Bailey said. “The veterinarian will start the cat on extensive intravenous fluid therapy to protect the kidneys, but the therapy should be given within

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Essex RSPCA: 5 pets who are on the lookout for new homes

Whether you want to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or hamster, someone always wants to find a new owner.

There are several RSPCA branches in the county, along with the affiliated Danaher Animal Home.

If you think you would be able to rehome one of them, go to either the Essex South, Southend & District branch, the South West branch, or the Danaher Animal Home websites for details.

You can also donate to the charities and help them carry on their rescue work at the same websites.

Tina

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: TinaTina (Image: RSPCA)

Gender – Female

Age – Four years old

Breeds – Pugs

Colour – Tan and Black

If you want to adopt Tina you can view their full profile here.

Tina is a dog who is described as having a “spring in her step” and is now looking for her forever home.

She has come from a multiple-dog household so would likely thrive in a home with another dog, pending an introduction.

Tina has not been tested around cats and any children in the home should be over the age of 10 years old.

Simba

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: SimbaSimba (Image: RSPCA)

Gender – Male

Age – Six years old

Breeds –

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