Keep Bonfire Night stress-free for dogs
Published: 02 October 2021
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It’s that time of year that many dog (and other pet) owners fear - when the fireworks start to appear. With Bonfire Night coming up soon, and then the run up to Christmas and the new year, there are m…
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What is Alabama Rot?
Published: 29 September 2021
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Alabama Rot has become a potential risk for dogs in the last few years. The disease’s actual name is Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV), but is commonly known as ‘Alabama Rot’. This is a …
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Meet Casper our CPR dog!
Published: 22 September 2021
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Join First Aid for Dogs instructor Sarah as she introduces you to Casper our CPR dog. Learning dog CPR is a feature of our First Aid for Dogs courses so why not come along, meet Casper, and learn an…
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Autumn hazards for dogs
Published: 13 September 2021
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With summer coming to its end for another year, we welcome the beautiful season of autumn. Whilst we may all enjoy the changing colours of the trees and snuggling down on the sofa as the nights draw…
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What do I need in my dog first aid kit?
Published: 31 August 2021
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Every dog owner should keep a pet first aid kit at the ready for emergencies. There are many available to buy ready made up but you might find you have most of the items needed at home already.…
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How to deal with a choking dog
Published: 18 August 2021
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Abdominal thrusts are often used if a dog is choking but you should only use abdominal thrusts if you are certain your dog is choking on a foreign object, as it can cause additional injury. The…
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What to do if you see a dog in a hot car
Published: 16 August 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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Keeping your dog cool in summer
Published: 12 August 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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First aid for dogs: burns
Published: 29 July 2021
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Hopefully most burns are preventable, and you can find out more about accident prevention on our First Aid for Dogs course. However, here's some pointers as to how to deal with burns should your dog…
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What's a dog's normal heartrate?
Published: 15 July 2021
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It's always useful to know what your dog's normal heart rate should be so that you can recognise if it's beating faster or slower than usual. Here's a rough guide that should help you with a…
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