Lungworm: prevention and treatment
Published: 01 July 2021
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The lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) is a parasite. It can cause serious health problems in dogs and can even be fatal if not diagnosed and treated. It is carried by slugs and snails, and dogs can…
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Keeping your dog cool in summer
Published: 21 June 2021
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With the weather warming up, now's the time to bone up on how to keep your dog cool this summer. Our top ten tips are below. Feel totally prepared in dealing with any canine emergency - whether heat…
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What to do if you think your dog has heat stroke
Published: 07 June 2021
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What should you do if you think your dog is displaying signs of heatstroke? The following guidelines will help should your dog become overheated: Watch your dog for signs of overheating during the…
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Dog health alert: water intoxication, also known as hyponatremia
Published: 02 June 2021
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We heard from one of our students about an incident involving their pet dog who suffered from water intoxication, which is also known as hyponatremia. Here we hear from Amanda, whose dog Charlie was…
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Signs of heatstroke in dogs
Published: 28 May 2021
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With the weather heating up, it's time to monitor our four-legged friends to make sure they don't suffer in the high temperatures. One ailment to be aware of is heatstroke. Heatstroke normally…
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What to do if you see a dog in a hot car
Published: 04 May 2021
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As responsible dog owners or professionals we know never to leave a dog in a car on a warm day, even if the car is in the shade or the windows are left open. Sadly there are still some people who…
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Signs of an adder bite and how to deal with it
Published: 19 April 2021
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Unfortunately some dogs will get bitten by adders when out exploring on walks. You can tell whether a snake is an adder by looking at our earlier blog post. If you fear your dog has been bitten,…
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Three tips for better handling your dog
Published: 16 April 2021
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Having an obedient dog means they're less likely to put themselves in risky situation, as you have better control over them. In turn this means they're less likely to have accidents. Take a look at…
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Puppy proofing your home
Published: 09 March 2021
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If you are thinking about getting a puppy or older dog, it is worth taking a few moments to think about “dog proofing” the house, to help avoid accidents for your new pet and to help keep your bel…
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Internal bleeding in dogs
Published: 04 March 2021
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Internal bleeding is a form of potentially life-threatening blood loss, where blood pools in the abdominal or chest cavity, but does not result in visible blood in the stool or bleeding from the…
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