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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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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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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Assessing an injured pet
Published: 04 March 2021
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If something happens to your pet you will be in a rush to help. Rushing in too fast may put you and the animal at risk. First aid at the scene, whether it is with animals or humans, should follow the…
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How pets show pain
Published: 01 March 2021
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We cover a comprehensive range of topics on our First Aid for Dogs course including how you can tell when a pet might be in pain. Of course, a pet cannot talk to you so they show pain in other ways.…
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