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Groomers make big difference to stray cockapoo

Battersea highlights importance of grooming for dog wellbeing.


Dog groomers at Battersea have helped give a cockapoo a new lease of life after she came to the rescue centre with fur so thick and tangled she had trouble seeing.

Zelda was 11 months old when she arrived as a stray at Battersea Old Windsor. As well as an overgrown coat, she had sores around her ears, and was clearly very uncomfortable and nervous of her surroundings.

The groomers at the centre carefully clipped her hair, removing almost a kilo of matted fur. Once her grooming session was complete, she didn’t just look different, she also started to grow in confidence around people and other dogs.

After spending a few weeks at the centre, Zelda now has a new owner in London, where she enjoys bounding around the garden with a Jack Russell.

Following Zelda’s transformation, the charity is keen to remind people of the positive difference that regular grooming can make to a dog’s health and wellbeing.

Clare Penman, groomer at Battersea Old Windsor, said: “After Zelda had a much-needed groom, her demeanour changed and she was instantly more relaxed, which is why regular grooming is so important to keep your dog happy and healthy.

“When a dog's fur mats it causes discomfort and can also trap moisture, leading to irritation and sores on their skin, as well as hiding bacteria, fleas and ticks. Grooming helps to ensure your dog’s coat is clean, free of knots and can even help to keep them cool.

“To look after your dog's fur, brush them regularly with the right brush for their coat and make sure to wash out any dirt after muddy walks. If you’re unsure of what’s best for your dog or if you notice any sores, speak to your vet first for advice.”

 

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.