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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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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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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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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