Why learn first aid for dogs?
Published: 26 October 2019
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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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Meet Casper our CPR dog!
Published: 22 October 2019
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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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Essential health checks for your dog
Published: 15 October 2019
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Learning First Aid for Dogs is a great way to feel prepared if illness or accidents occur. However, by also knowing what is "normal" for your dog, you can easily identify abnormal signs.…
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Lungworm: prevention and treatment
Published: 12 October 2019
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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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What to do if you think your dog has a broken tail
Published: 27 September 2019
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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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How to bandage a dog's ear: a how-to video
Published: 24 September 2019
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Join First Aid for Dogs instructor Sarah as she shows you how to bandage a dog's injured ear. Come along to a First Aid for Dogs course to learn this and other valuable canine first aid skills.…
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Dog health alert: water intoxication, also known as hyponatremia
Published: 09 July 2019
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We recently 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…
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What to do if you think your dog has heat stroke
Published: 05 July 2019
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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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What to do if you see a dog in a hot car
Published: 01 July 2019
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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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Powwow with a bow wow: Bella Cleasby
Published: 28 June 2019
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It goes without saying that dogs are an important part of the First Aid for Dogs family, which is why we like to give them their moment in the spotlight too! Today we're going to meet Bella who lives…
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