What's a dog's normal heartrate?
Published: 28 January 2022
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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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Caring for your dog: paw problems
Published: 18 January 2022
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Injuries to paws are very common especially with dogs. Small thorns and stones can get stuck in pads or between pads. These can be removed using tweezers from as close to the skin as possible. As…
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Dangers for pets at Christmas
Published: 07 December 2021
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With wintery weather upon us and Christmas coming up, there are a number of changes to our environments that can mean danger for our pets, especially dogs which are out and about. The Blue Cross…
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Quirky presents for your pampered pooch
Published: 01 December 2021
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Wondering what to get your pampered pooch this Christmas? An RSPCA survey found that animal lovers spend about £300 million pampering their pets at Christmas. It also found that nine out of ten …
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Black Friday sale on our online First Aid for Dogs course
Published: 25 November 2021
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We have a great Black Friday reduction on our online First Aid for Dogs course. From 9am Friday pay just £19 for your online distance learning course! Our online First Aid for Dogs course is …
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Looking after your dog in cold weather
Published: 06 November 2021
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As the weather becomes colder and the roads, paths and fields are often icy there are added hazards around that can cause harm or discomfort to your dog. We've some top tips for keeping your pooch…
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Lungworm: prevention and treatment
Published: 03 November 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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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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