Mike Bushell interviewing Dame Tammy on bbc Breakfast, saying the paralympic movement needs to 'stand on its own two feet'
He’s one of those people who work in tv where I just can’t understand why anyone thought he’d be good on screen. When he talks, you can see everyone in the studio start to glaze over. An absolute charisma vacuum.
Modern car headlights. I understand why plastic is now used, but can't the designers see that unless they are shielded from the sun, within 5 years they haze.
Modern car headlights. I understand why plastic is now used, but can't the designers see that unless they are shielded from the sun, within 5 years they haze.
Just squirt some WD40 onto some cloth and give them a wipe over , they'll come up like new. I do it every 6 months to my wife's car , works a treat.
This one is perhaps slightly more specific than a “general” thing that annoys me, and it does more than annoy me; it infuriates me.
As a veterinary worker, I see a huge number of emergency cases when the weather gets hotter…particularly heat stroke. Above 42degrees core body temperature, a dog is likely to suffer organ failure and brain damage as a result of seizures.
Yesterday, in the middle of the day I saw at least a dozen people walking their dogs in Bexleyheath broadway.
I’ll put it this way. Would a 20 stone person strap an oxygen limiting mask to their face, put on a black fur coat and go balling about in the middle of the day? No. Guess what, an overweight elderly pug, bulldog, chihuahua wouldn’t like that either. SO STOP WALKING YOUR F***ING dogs in the middle of the day when it’s above 25 degrees. There is no “cure” for heat stroke. Supportive care and pray is all we can do.
Virtue-signalling spineless antifa woke toads. Currently spreading (like a true plague) to a university, corporation, government, council, municipal building near you.
This one is perhaps slightly more specific than a “general” thing that annoys me, and it does more than annoy me; it infuriates me.
As a veterinary worker, I see a huge number of emergency cases when the weather gets hotter…particularly heat stroke. Above 42degrees core body temperature, a dog is likely to suffer organ failure and brain damage as a result of seizures.
Yesterday, in the middle of the day I saw at least a dozen people walking their dogs in Bexleyheath broadway.
I’ll put it this way. Would a 20 stone person strap an oxygen limiting mask to their face, put on a black fur coat and go balling about in the middle of the day? No. Guess what, an overweight elderly pug, bulldog, chihuahua wouldn’t like that either. SO STOP WALKING YOUR F***ING dogs in the middle of the day when it’s above 25 degrees. There is no “cure” for heat stroke. Supportive care and pray is all we can do.
Are you a vet Andy?
My wife is in the same industry (isnt a Vet) - But often rants about this
There is also the five second rule she mentions, where if a Human cant keep their hand on the pavement for that long, then its also too hot for a Dog to be walked, what with their paws.
This one is perhaps slightly more specific than a “general” thing that annoys me, and it does more than annoy me; it infuriates me.
As a veterinary worker, I see a huge number of emergency cases when the weather gets hotter…particularly heat stroke. Above 42degrees core body temperature, a dog is likely to suffer organ failure and brain damage as a result of seizures.
Yesterday, in the middle of the day I saw at least a dozen people walking their dogs in Bexleyheath broadway.
I’ll put it this way. Would a 20 stone person strap an oxygen limiting mask to their face, put on a black fur coat and go balling about in the middle of the day? No. Guess what, an overweight elderly pug, bulldog, chihuahua wouldn’t like that either. SO STOP WALKING YOUR F***ING dogs in the middle of the day when it’s above 25 degrees. There is no “cure” for heat stroke. Supportive care and pray is all we can do.
Are you a vet Andy?
My wife is in the same industry (isnt a Vet) - But often rants about this
There is also the five second rule she mentions, where if a Human cant keep their hand on the pavement for that long, then its also too hot for a Dog to be walked, what with their paws.
Should be the back of your hand. Dogs sweat from their paws so imagine intense heat on your sweat glands.
I think it was this thread a while back where the subject was animals getting the blame for attacking humans.Animals in this heat get pissed off and can turn.I have 3 cats,placid docile,etc. early this week a run of the mill stroke on one of them,resulted in the most vicious assault on me imaginable.Its teeth sank deep into my hand,the wound became infected and today I was a guest of Medway A and E(fantastic service by them I must stress).It does not bear thinking about if this sort of attack had happened to a child stroking a cat.My point is similar to the one about dog walking in extreme conditions,be very careful and respectful of you pets needs especially in these extreme conditions.
This one is perhaps slightly more specific than a “general” thing that annoys me, and it does more than annoy me; it infuriates me.
As a veterinary worker, I see a huge number of emergency cases when the weather gets hotter…particularly heat stroke. Above 42degrees core body temperature, a dog is likely to suffer organ failure and brain damage as a result of seizures.
Yesterday, in the middle of the day I saw at least a dozen people walking their dogs in Bexleyheath broadway.
I’ll put it this way. Would a 20 stone person strap an oxygen limiting mask to their face, put on a black fur coat and go balling about in the middle of the day? No. Guess what, an overweight elderly pug, bulldog, chihuahua wouldn’t like that either. SO STOP WALKING YOUR F***ING dogs in the middle of the day when it’s above 25 degrees. There is no “cure” for heat stroke. Supportive care and pray is all we can do.
Are you a vet Andy?
My wife is in the same industry (isnt a Vet) - But often rants about this
There is also the five second rule she mentions, where if a Human cant keep their hand on the pavement for that long, then its also too hot for a Dog to be walked, what with their paws.
I'm an ECC Nurse mate, so I tend to see them more than general practice as the symptoms only show later in the day/night after the dog has spent all day baking. Exactly that, if the pavement is too hot for you to touch then it is too hot for a dogs paws, normally causing ulceration/blistering of the pad.
Excellent point @thickandthin63 - we get irritable in the heat, not unreasonable to think animals are the same and unfortunately, as animals, their instinct is to "attack" whether that be out of fear, nervousness, pain etc, they don't know any different.
I have a Border Collie who seems to always want to chase a ball regardless of how hot it is, of course in this current heat, I don't do it very much and try to get to the park early before it heats up.
My point being, if one has a very active dog, do you suggest that they shouldn't be walked or only very minimal in this heat?
I think this current heatwave is going to last at least another 8 days, I think my dog would go mental if I didn't keep him stimulated?
Rufus, who spends most of his week relaxing in air conditioned comfort at Idle_jr's workplace during the day, isnt going in today or tomorrow as idle_jr has just tested positive for Covid. I will be walking him super early tomorrow in the woods to stay out of the sun and avoid the heat and that'll have to do. He's got a short black coat (half whippet/half staffy) so really feels the heat. And the cold. And the rain. And the wind. Bloody wuss, that dog. But it's not worth risking heat stroke for the sake of a few minutes exercise. I'd say, @sillav nitram, that if you can walk him early when it's cooler that's the ideal solution. I certainly wouldn't be taking any dog out in the sun between about 10:30 and 7pm, even for a short walk. Can you keep your dog engaged by playing games indoors instead, and giving him puzzles to do, such as unwrapping treats hidden in rolled up towels etc to at least keep his mind busy?
I have a Border Collie who seems to always want to chase a ball regardless of how hot it is, of course in this current heat, I don't do it very much and try to get to the park early before it heats up.
My point being, if one has a very active dog, do you suggest that they shouldn't be walked or only very minimal in this heat?
I think this current heatwave is going to last at least another 8 days, I think my dog would go mental if I didn't keep him stimulated?
I have a Border Collie who seems to always want to chase a ball regardless of how hot it is, of course in this current heat, I don't do it very much and try to get to the park early before it heats up.
My point being, if one has a very active dog, do you suggest that they shouldn't be walked or only very minimal in this heat?
I think this current heatwave is going to last at least another 8 days, I think my dog would go mental if I didn't keep him stimulated?
If doable, I would suggest going for a very long walk in the early morning, between 5-7am. following that, if you have your own garden I would invest in a small gazebo for dogs and a cool mat.
At home and off lead, the dog can choose to seek shade when they feel hot and they most definitely will. Walking a dog on a short lead in the blazing sun gives the dog no chance to decide for itself.
Working/agility dogs tend to have a higher tolerance to heat and have a better lung capacity and oxygen saturation which helps keep the temperature down. With these dog types it is just as much about mental stimulation as it is physical exercise. As IdleHans says above, if you can find any puzzles or make your own to occupy for a good hour or two, a few times a day, that will help keep the need for physical exercise down.
I have a Border Collie who seems to always want to chase a ball regardless of how hot it is, of course in this current heat, I don't do it very much and try to get to the park early before it heats up.
My point being, if one has a very active dog, do you suggest that they shouldn't be walked or only very minimal in this heat?
I think this current heatwave is going to last at least another 8 days, I think my dog would go mental if I didn't keep him stimulated?
If doable, I would suggest going for a very long walk in the early morning, between 5-7am. following that, if you have your own garden I would invest in a small gazebo for dogs and a cool mat.
At home and off lead, the dog can choose to seek shade when they feel hot and they most definitely will. Walking a dog on a short lead in the blazing sun gives the dog no chance to decide for itself.
Working/agility dogs tend to have a higher tolerance to heat and have a better lung capacity and oxygen saturation which helps keep the temperature down. With these dog types it is just as much about mental stimulation as it is physical exercise. As IdleHans says above, if you can find any puzzles or make your own to occupy for a good hour or two, a few times a day, that will help keep the need for physical exercise down.
I have a Border Collie who seems to always want to chase a ball regardless of how hot it is, of course in this current heat, I don't do it very much and try to get to the park early before it heats up.
My point being, if one has a very active dog, do you suggest that they shouldn't be walked or only very minimal in this heat?
I think this current heatwave is going to last at least another 8 days, I think my dog would go mental if I didn't keep him stimulated?
If doable, I would suggest going for a very long walk in the early morning, between 5-7am. following that, if you have your own garden I would invest in a small gazebo for dogs and a cool mat.
At home and off lead, the dog can choose to seek shade when they feel hot and they most definitely will. Walking a dog on a short lead in the blazing sun gives the dog no chance to decide for itself.
Working/agility dogs tend to have a higher tolerance to heat and have a better lung capacity and oxygen saturation which helps keep the temperature down. With these dog types it is just as much about mental stimulation as it is physical exercise. As IdleHans says above, if you can find any puzzles or make your own to occupy for a good hour or two, a few times a day, that will help keep the need for physical exercise down.
Yep, puzzles for BC's. I'm only walking mine in a secure wood at the moment because of the heat and heat of the pavements. Puzzles, Scentwork, Cardboard boxes with rolled up newspaper with treats inside, give him a job to do, tires them mentally rather than physically. He's been asleep most of today in a cool room. He won't get in the pool we bought him tho'.
BTW if anyone is looking for a BC specialist trainer you might want to visit Sarah Hedderley at DingBatt Border Collie Training. She is excellent.
It's a shame but he doesn't like going in the water or at least only up to his paws. I bought one of those Keep Cool coats but I think because he's active it slips round to one side and doesn't stay put.
It's a shame but he doesn't like going in the water or at least only up to his paws. I bought one of those Keep Cool coats but I think because he's active it slips round to one side and doesn't stay put.
Wow he's a beaut. Looks like a herder from that stance and stare.
Here in SW France we’re also suffering under the heat. our two normally get taken out 3 times a day, but we have reduced this now to early morning and evening. They have both been to the Vet this year to have dried grass seeds removed from between their toes. The grass seeds become very hard and when the dogs walk on them they burrow into the soft skin in between and because they have hooks can break off when you try to remove and become infected. At €140-€200/operation we’ve resorted to these funky boots to keep their paws and our CC safe and sound.
Here in SW France we’re also suffering under the heat. our two normally get taken out 3 times a day, but we have reduced this now to early morning and evening. They have both been to the Vet this year to have dried grass seeds removed from between their toes. The grass seeds become very hard and when the dogs walk on them they burrow into the soft skin in between and because they have hooks can break off when you try to remove and become infected. At €140-€200/operation we’ve resorted to these funky boots to keep their paws and our CC safe and sound.
That seems relatively well priced compared to private vets here! If we followed our corporate “grass seed removal” template, you’d be looking at roughly £4-500 at least. Did they do them under sedation or local nerve block do you know?
Weird fact, grass seeds can penetrate blood vessels and I’ve seen a case of one entering at the paw and tracking all the way to the heart.
The shambles that is HMRC makes yet another appearance on this thread. Letter from them received this morning stating that they have reviewed the calculation of my income tax for the year 2017/2018 (why now?*) and found that it is wrong. A tax calculation based on my online self assessment return, with the tax calculated by HMRC's very own system. They are, apparently, very sorry about this mistake (which they do not describe).
If they owe me a refund and I claimed a repayment in my 17/18 SA return I do not need to do anything. My 17/18 SA return is no longer visible in my online tax account online and I cant quite remember if I ticked that box or not - probably, why wouldnt I, but cant be sure.
If I didnt claim a repayment, I can still claim a refund using my online account. They do not describe how this might be achieved given I cannot access my return for that year, per above. Happily, if I have any questions I can write to them.
Useless. Bunch. Of. Bastards.
* I suspect because they've found lots and lots of others that are also wrong
Auto Correct on Phones and tablets. Nine times out of ten it corrects things from right to wrong. For example ‘ducking’ is a real word, but I suspect most people will use it less than a hundred times in their lifetime. If someone starts a similar word with the letter f, what is the likelihood they meant to use a d instead. Absolute ducking madness and if I ever catch up with the banker responsible for this ship I’ll cut his ducking pollocks off.
Auto Correct on Phones and tablets. Nine times out of ten it corrects things from right to wrong. For example ‘ducking’ is a real word, but I suspect most people will use it less than a hundred times in their lifetime. If someone starts a similar word with the letter f, what is the likelihood they meant to use a d instead. Absolute ducking madness and if I ever catch up with the banker responsible for this ship I’ll cut his ducking pollocks off.
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I understand why plastic is now used, but can't the designers see that unless they are shielded from the sun, within 5 years they haze.
And their enablers!
My wife is in the same industry (isnt a Vet) - But often rants about this
There is also the five second rule she mentions, where if a Human cant keep their hand on the pavement for that long, then its also too hot for a Dog to be walked, what with their paws.
Exactly that, if the pavement is too hot for you to touch then it is too hot for a dogs paws, normally causing ulceration/blistering of the pad.
Excellent point @thickandthin63 - we get irritable in the heat, not unreasonable to think animals are the same and unfortunately, as animals, their instinct is to "attack" whether that be out of fear, nervousness, pain etc, they don't know any different.
I have a Border Collie who seems to always want to chase a ball regardless of how hot it is, of course in this current heat, I don't do it very much and try to get to the park early before it heats up.
My point being, if one has a very active dog, do you suggest that they shouldn't be walked or only very minimal in this heat?
I think this current heatwave is going to last at least another 8 days, I think my dog would go mental if I didn't keep him stimulated?
But it's not worth risking heat stroke for the sake of a few minutes exercise.
I'd say, @sillav nitram, that if you can walk him early when it's cooler that's the ideal solution. I certainly wouldn't be taking any dog out in the sun between about 10:30 and 7pm, even for a short walk. Can you keep your dog engaged by playing games indoors instead, and giving him puzzles to do, such as unwrapping treats hidden in rolled up towels etc to at least keep his mind busy?
following that, if you have your own garden I would invest in a small gazebo for dogs and a cool mat.
Working/agility dogs tend to have a higher tolerance to heat and have a better lung capacity and oxygen saturation which helps keep the temperature down. With these dog types it is just as much about mental stimulation as it is physical exercise. As IdleHans says above, if you can find any puzzles or make your own to occupy for a good hour or two, a few times a day, that will help keep the need for physical exercise down.
Dogs all over SE London this weekend
It's a shame but he doesn't like going in the water or at least only up to his paws. I bought one of those Keep Cool coats but I think because he's active it slips round to one side and doesn't stay put.
Wow he's a beaut. Looks like a herder from that stance and stare.
our two normally get taken out 3 times a day, but we have reduced this now to early morning and evening.
They have both been to the Vet this year to have dried grass seeds removed from between their toes. The grass seeds become very hard and when the dogs walk on them they burrow into the soft skin in between and because they have hooks can break off when you try to remove and become infected. At €140-€200/operation we’ve resorted to these funky boots to keep their paws and our CC safe and sound.
Weird fact, grass seeds can penetrate blood vessels and I’ve seen a case of one entering at the paw and tracking all the way to the heart.
How can the weather change that much in an hour that previously forecast rain has now miraculously disappeared?
My theory is that they forecast rain to put people off going to the beach or similar, so that we stay indoors and use more gas and electricity.