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SalJetPet™ is 30ml of sterile saline and is a great first aid treatment for your pet. But just why is saline good for cleaning cuts and grazes? Saline is a gentle cleanser it is isotonic, meaning it has the same concentration of salts as a mammal’s body cells. This makes it less likely to cause irritation or damage to the surrounding healthy tissue. Maintaining a moist environment is important for wound healing. Saline solution helps keep the wound bed moist, which can promote faster healing and reduce the risk of scabbing or crust formation that might hinder healing. Saline solution can help remove dirt, debris, and other contaminants from the wound. This is crucial to prevent infection and promote proper healing. Unlike some antiseptic solutions, saline solution doesn't contain strong chemicals that could potentially damage healthy tissue or hinder the healing process. Saline is often used to wet dressings, gauze, or bandages that are applied to wounds. This helps prevent the dressing from sticking to the wound, which can reduce pain and the risk of re-injury when changing dressings. Saline is less likely to cause allergic reactions or sensitivities compared to some other wound-cleaning solutions. It's important to note that while saline solution is generally safe and effective for wound care, it might not be the best choice for all types of wounds. For more severe wounds, deep cuts, or wounds at risk of infection, it's important to seek help from your local veterinarian.

Welcome to our first newsletter!  Let me tell you about SalJetPet™ our first aid, must have product, for all your pet’s scrapes cuts and grazes! Winchester Laboratories, our parent company, have been producing single use sterile saline products in the USA since 2000 and have become quite the expert at understanding the advantages of one time use sterile saline. SalJetPet™ is a small volume, 30mL or 1 fluid ounce, 0.9% sterile saline for external use. Several tubes can be carried in pockets and bags for instant first aid on the go! It is a simple way of cleaning your pet’s minor wounds, scratches and bites and it can also be used to flush eyes and ears.  Pet Thoughts We love pets and their quirky ways and we hope to collect your pictures and stories to share, visit www.saljetpet.com for more information. Movies There has always been a fascination in the world of film with pets and we are going to run our own mini award ceremony by discovering the most favorite pet film ever over the next few issues. I’m hoping that this will lead to a personal introduction to Brad Pitt, but enough of my fantasies! (And no reader, I don’t know if he has a pet!) Stay tuned to our blog for more movie news! Story Corner Walks with my person and other short stories  There are lots of lovely big gardens in England many of which have cosy tea rooms and are often attached to big old houses. The brilliant thing about these places is that they actively encourage dogs, as long as we have our people with us and are kept on a leash. My person is called Natalie, she is fit and loves walking in all weathers and we have been together since I was a puppy which is nine years ago now. Today we went for a very long walk in the gardens of a house in Yorkshire called Nunnington Hall and I was beginning to feel my age when Natalie finally decided to stop for tea. As soon as we were in the cafe I sat down not realizing that Natalie was only looking around for a table. I had just started to get into a comfortable position when we were suddenly off to the counter thing where Natalie bought tea and something called scones, (as Natalie eats these with jam and cream, it’s a good job she walks as much as she does!).  At last we walked in the direction of a table and as soon as I saw a comfy spot to finally lie down in I curled up in the corner of the room and I think that meant Natalie had to sit at a table that wasn’t the one she was thinking of! Enough I thought, a bit of a rest is what I need NOW! Natalia can’t have been upset with me about the table choice as she gave me a doggy treat and a drink of water. She did seem to like her scones and ate all of the cream I noticed! We will be going home soon in Natalie’s vehicle and then I can have a proper sleep and hopefully some supper. Then tomorrow we will be off out for more walkies.  I’m Shep and I’m a black and white border collie. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/nunnington-hall I hope you enjoyed our first newsletter and I look forward to sharing more news, pics and stories with you in the next one.

Checking your dog for ticks is an important part of their regular grooming routine, especially if you spend time in areas where ticks are prevalent. Here  are some tips on how you can check your dog for ticks. Getting ready: You'll need gloves, fine-toothed comb or flea comb, tweezers, a jar with rubbing alcohol or a sealed plastic bag, and possibly a flashlight. Choose a quiet and well-lit area to perform the tick check. The inspection: Start by running your hands gently over your dog's entire body. Pay close attention to areas where ticks are likely to hide, such as the head, neck, ears, armpits, groin, between the toes, and around the tail. Feel for any small bumps or unusual lumps, as ticks can feel like small bumps on the skin. Whilst inspecting, be thorough and systematic, separate the fur with your fingers to check for ticks close to the skin. Body: Use a fine-toothed comb or a flea comb to carefully comb through your dog's fur this can help you spot any ticks that are crawling on the surface of the skin and comb against the direction of hair growth to get a closer look at the skin.  Ears: Gently lift your dog's ears and examine the inner ear flaps and the ear canal as ticks are often attracted to the warm and hidden areas of the ears. Paws: Examine between your dog's toes and pads as ticks can easily attach to the soft skin in these areas. Tail: Lift your dog's tail and check the base of the tail, as well as the area around the anus. What to do if you find a tick: Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible. Gently and steadily pull the tick upward without twisting or jerking this will help to ensure you remove the entire tick, including its mouthparts. Place the tick in a jar with rubbing alcohol or seal it in a plastic bag. Disinfect the area where the tick was attached and wash your hands thoroughly. Monitor the area for any signs of infection or inflammation and if you notice any unusual changes, consult a veterinarian. Remember that proper tick removal is important to minimize the risk of disease transmission. If you're unsure about how to remove a tick or if you're concerned about your dog's health, it's always a good idea to consult your veterinarian for guidance. Additionally, using tick preventives recommended by your vet can help reduce the chances of tick infestations on your dog.

  Cat films are a very different kettle of fish to doggie films! For a start cats are not as trainable as dogs and seem to have a contrary state of mind. And there is the cat stare, have you noticed that when you want your cat to do something it will often sit with its tail, (unless it’s a Manx cat), nicely curled round it’s feet and just stare at you. Often in a quite contemptuous way. Imagine being a film director and shouting ‘action’ expecting your star cat to make a move only to find the cat staring at you as though you are quite mad to have such an expectation. Maybe this is why many cat films are cartoons, think Puss in Boots with the smoldering Antonio Banderas voicing the main character and yes the even hotter Salma Hayek in the female lead. Then there’s Tom & Jerry, The Aristocrats and Garfield. Of course there are films with real cats and poignant stories, for example A Street Cat named Bob. And then there is the film , ‘Cats’, a musical with people dressed up as cats, can this film really be classed as a cat movie? Talking of people playing cats Michelle Pfeiffer playing cat woman in Batman Returns definitely deserves a mention. There is no escaping the fact that not all cat hero’s are nice and cuddly, sometimes cats are portrayed as downright evil but maybe that’s because the director is frightened of cats! It’s your turn to vote for the best cat movie ever, see below. Voting Ends October 31st, 2023.

Here we are in the golden days of fall, beautiful tree colors and crisp, cooler days, not for everyone I know, but even in the hottest part of the country there are some colder days! Good walking and hiking weather. Time to take your horses for lovely long rides and your dogs for a good old hike. Even your cats might be persuaded outdoors but not always to accompany you anywhere! Don’t forget to put a tube or two of SalJetPet into your bag just in case of an unexpected minor injury.