by Emma Hammett | Apr 17, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Ticks and Lyme disease – be careful when walking your dog Dog walkers need to be aware of the dangers of Lyme disease, spread by ticks found in long grass and woodland areas. It can be a devastating disease, but can be easily treated if caught early. Now that the...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 10, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Alabama Rot There has been a lot of talk in the press recently about a ‘new’ disease that is affecting dogs up and down the country, often with fatal consequences. It’s called cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), but it’s more commonly known as Alabama...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 2, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Allergies in dogs Allergic reactions occur because the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately to the presence of a substance that it wrongly perceives as a threat. In order to develop an allergic response, the body has to be exposed to something to trigger the...
by Emma Hammett | Mar 25, 2018 | Uncategorized |
What to do if your dog has eaten chocolate, first aid for chocolate poisoning There are many foods loved by pet owners and by their dogs – that can make their pets very ill! Grapes, sultanas, avocados, peaches, plums, macadamia nuts and ice cream are just some...
by Emma Hammett | Mar 20, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Why learning first aid for your dog is so important Dogs are curious creatures … always chewing on things they shouldn’t be eating and bounding off to places they shouldn’t be exploring – but that’s part of their charm! Problems can arise though as, often when medical...
by Emma Hammett | Mar 8, 2018 | Uncategorized |
How to tell if your dog has broken a bone? I often get asked by dog owners how to tell if their dog has broken a bone. The honest answer is that, unless the bone is sticking out through the skin, or the limb is at a very peculiar angle, the only way to know for sure...
by Emma Hammett | Mar 5, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Medicating your dog – top tips to help When your dog is unwell, it can be distressing for both of you, especially if the vet prescribes medication that you know they aren’t going to enjoy taking. However, it is important to remember that medicine is only ever...
by Emma Hammett | Feb 26, 2018 | Uncategorized |
CPR for Dogs – How to save their life How many of you enjoy a relaxing daily walk with your beloved dog? Have you ever thought how you would cope if your dog suddenly collapsed in the middle of the park? Would you know what to do? Most people in this...
by Emma Hammett | Feb 19, 2018 | Uncategorized |
How to tell if your dog is dehydrated We all know when we’re thirsty and desperately need a drink, but how would you know if your dog was on the verge of dehydration? Dehydration in dogs is common, but it can be life threatening, so read on to learn how to keep you...
by Emma Hammett | Feb 6, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Hypothermia Hypothermia is defined as the point at which the core body temperature falls below 37°C. Hypothermia will occur if your dog gets too cold and is most common if they have been in freezing water, even for a few minutes. Sick, very old and very young dogs are...
