Cost of living crisis means abandoned dogs. We talk to STECS’s Cath Marchbank about the odious trend. Also we help a Member whose VIP Dakota likes her routine routes! And we reveal how many hours Scotties sleep? Plus how you tune in to your favourite “Pawed-Casts” Scottie MOT and Collared!

Alabama Rot is a growing and deadly menace for dogs in the UK. Jacky Ash explains how to spot it and what to do. We also discuss the first London Scottie Club Members’ online poll on the topic of grooming and find out how the new podcast series are winning new listeners. LSC would like to apologise the audio was not optimal during this broadcast. A technical thing!

April is here. And with it the dodgy errands at work which turn out to be a spoof. We all know Scotties are comical but sometimes their antics can get to be too much for their owners. Cath Marchbank discusses how to evade a Storm in a Teacup and we celebrate some Scottie birthdays. Happy birthday Robbie, Douglas and Pudding! Well, someone had to be born on April Fool’s Day!

Crufts 2022, canine-friendly gardening, STECS donating medication campaign and sofa Scotties are the topics STECS Welfare Officer Cath Marchbank tackles in our latest edition of Scottie MOT from London Scottie Radio.

Checking out the tulips. The flowers are poisonous for dogs.

During the show Cath mentioned a service that helps identify toxins which canines could meet on their adventures. LSC believes it is better if we can avoid the toxic plants in the first place and with Spring on the way, we therefore share here a list of dangerous plants as compiled by charity Dogs Trust. The advisory at the top of the list is also very useful to note: “Dogs Trust assumes no liability for the content of the following list. This does not represent a complete list of all poisonous plants and is only intended as a guide. Please contact your veterinary surgeon for advice or treatment immediately if you think your pet has eaten any of the following plants and is showing a bad reaction. Your pet may also have a sensitivity or allergy to a plant that is not on the list, so always be vigilant and seek help if you are worried about your pet’s health.”

Plants poisonous to canines – Dogs Trust March 2022

Imagine visiting the vets and it taking the vet 30 minutes to study the notes. Such was the story of one Scottish Terrier who had many ailments in his life but still managed to live with his devoted owners for 11 years. Hear the amazing story of Monty told by owner Holly Rogers.

Monty with Holly

Nail-biting episode of Scottie MOT with Jacky Ash, and we ask what to do if you no longer need medication prescribed for your Scottie?

Monty medication mountain

STECS Welfare Officer Cath Marchbank tackles the nuisance of fleas and discuss one of the most prevalent illnesses to hit Scotties, bladder cancer. We dedicate this episode of Scottie MOT to the memory of Gordon the Wheaten Scottie from Virginia, USA. If you have a question for Scottie MOT be sure to visit www.Scottie.Scot and provide as much detail as you can (attach photos or short video if this helps). All Scottish Terrier owners are welcome to submit questions.

Gordon, as his owner described him, was the laird and mayor of the tiny community of Glen Allen in Virginia, USA.

Did you know you could extend your Scottie’s life by three years if you look after their teeth? Jacky Ash explains why keeping your Scottie’s teeth healthy matters more than vanity. A transcript of the recording is available under the player button for this episode from our website LondonScottie.Club We apologise for the poor audio quality of this episode – we were having some dental work carried out! Try listening from the website using headphones. It helps!

This week we make a meal of it. Scottie diets can be balanced kibble and soft, or they can involve raw food or processed food. Cath Marchbank tackles the latest questions. If you have a question for Scottie MOT be sure to visit https://scottieclub.uk/contacts/ and provide as much detail as you can (attach photos or short video if this helps). All Scottish Terrier owners are welcome to submit questions.

What is your dog trying to tell you if they adopt difficult habits like urinating indoors or stalling in the street anytime someone approaches? Jacky Ash tackles the latest questions and advises finding canine behaviour specialists locally – with a little help from your vet. If you have a question for Scottie MOT be sure to visit https://scottieclub.uk/contacts/ and provide as much detail as you can (attach photos if this helps). All Scottish Terrier owners are welcome to submit questions.