First Aid for Dogs summer sale!
Published: 25 July 2022
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The First Aid for Dogs sale starts Monday 1st August! We're offering our fantastic learn-at-home online First Aid for Dogs course for just £19! The sale runs until Monday 5th September. Book your …
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Keeping your dog cool in summer
Published: 03 July 2022
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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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What to do if you think your dog has heat stroke
Published: 30 June 2022
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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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How to deal with a choking dog
Published: 09 June 2022
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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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Signs of heatstroke in dogs
Published: 01 June 2022
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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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Internal bleeding in dogs
Published: 11 May 2022
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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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What to do if you see a dog in a hot car
Published: 20 April 2022
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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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What do adders look like and how common are bites?
Published: 08 April 2022
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With the weather warming up, adders are also coming out of their hiding places so you're more likely to come across one on walks with your dog. The European adder is the only venomous snake native to…
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Restraint of a pet in need and using a muzzle
Published: 10 March 2022
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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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How pets show pain
Published: 02 March 2022
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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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