What to do if you think your dog has a broken tail
Published: 28 October 2020
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With all potential broken bones, you should follow the same advice. Unless you can obviously see the bone is broken the only way to tell may be to have the dog x-rayed at the vets. The primary goals…
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Looking after your dog in cold weather
Published: 20 October 2020
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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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Restraint of a pet in need and using a muzzle
Published: 16 October 2020
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Sometimes, in order to treat or check a pet, you need to restrain it in order to help. This needs to be done in a safe manner. This skill is a last resort and only if needed and you are best to take…
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Lungworm: prevention and treatment
Published: 12 October 2020
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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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Autumn hazards for dogs
Published: 01 October 2020
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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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Why learn first aid for dogs?
Published: 30 September 2020
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Did you know that one in four pets would survive if just one pet first aid technique was applied before getting to an emergency vet (American Animal Hospital Association). If your dog choked on…
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Why do dogs wag their tails?
Published: 02 October 2020
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Dogs use their tails to communicate strong emotions. These can include happiness but also negative aspects such as agitation, annoyance and anger. This is important as many people are unaware that a…
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Keep Bonfire Night stress-free for dogs
Published: 30 September 2020
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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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How does our Zoom First Aid for Dogs course work?
Published: 02 September 2020
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We’ve recently introduced a Zoom option for our First Aid for Dogs courses, and they’re proving a popular option for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you don’t live near one of our usual venues, maybe you’r…
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How we're keeping you safe on your First Aid for Dogs course
Published: 21 August 2020
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We're really excited to be starting our face-to-face First Aid for Dogs courses again! We have put in place a number of measures to make sure you and our instructors are kept safe from the risk of…
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