Roo: The Incredible Story of the 3-Legged Dog

Last night, we watched The Dog Rescuers on Channel 5, a programme about dogs and their incredible stories. It is a heart-felt programme that really open eyes to some of the poor conditions and circumstances dogs go through.

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We were particular touched by the incredible story of Roo, a one year old whippet/border collie, with only her two back legs. Found of the streets of Romania, the dog rescuers were uncertain whether Roo had been born this way. Though, new life in England certainly has Roo’s tail wagging!

It was highlighted that because of Roo’s youthful age, she would adapt to having two legs. Her spine may see early arthritis and her back legs are working hard to keep her upright. To alleviate this, several fundraisers came together to provide Roo with the front support she needs; a unique, custom built wheel system. It is thanks to these generous donations, Roo has this.

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Roo will still need support from her adoptive family; regular visits to the vet for check-ups and for advice on what is suitable for Roo. Pet insurance means Roo’s family will have financial support to help with the unique condition Roo has.

We wish Roo and her family the best of luck and are pleased that with the help of pet insurance, fundraisers and donations, Roo is able to live a happy, healthy life in England.

Puppy Vaccinations – The Complete Guide

Babies get vaccinated, right? So why should it be any different for our furry friends? 
Our complete guide tells all:

Puppies are vaccinated from a young age in an attempt to stimulate their immune systems & help them produce all the necessary antibodies to fight off any infection.

The vaccination is a very mild dose of each disease, but don’t worry, they’ll help your pup be fighting fit in no time so you can play fetch and go for long beach walks ‘till your heart’s content!

Now for the hard stuff;

• Dogs are vaccinated within 6-8 weeks.
• A second vaccination follows at 10-12 weeks 
• If your vet deems it fit, a third (and final – yippee!) injection will follow, however most courses are fully completed after just two visits to the vets.

Just a quick tip from us – it’s a good idea to allow your pup to settle in for around a week. It helps them to sniff out their fave spot and best place to pee so that they can adjust to being away from their mum, before beginning the vaccination course.

Before your puppy has been vaccinated (and until two weeks after the course has ended) you should make sure he definitely does not come into contact with other dogs, who are potentially unvaccinated. That means you should not put them down in areas where you are not sure if unvaccinated dogs may have been, like the local park or shops. 

However, this does not stop you carrying the puppy outdoors, so they can become used to people, noises and different environments. All helps the settling in process. 

Once the first course has been completed, your puppy will need a booster vaccination which will occur once a year. Your vet will confirm your vaccination programme.

If your puppy seems unwell after the vaccination and you are at all concerned you should contact your vet. 

With Petwise’ 24 hour helpline, getting quick advice at the end of the phone for your puppy is always there too.

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