Can acorns kill dogs? Beware of these autumn dangers… Children love collecting conkers and acorns, but can acorns kill dogs? Did you know that both of these autumnal produce can both prove deadly to your dog? If your pet ingests these nuts, they could become...
Finding your dog unconscious or not breathing is every pet owner’s worst-case scenario. So why not take a few minutes to learn the emergency first aid for your pet. Watch out informative video here on how to perform Dog CPR. : The sense of panic combined...
Dogs are playful creatures and love nothing more than rough and tumble with other dogs. However, sometimes this rough play can become more aggressive and dogs can bite each other. Occasionally dogs will attack each other without obvious reason. Here’s what to do if...
The Health benefits of pet ownership for older people How pets make great companions for older people and why they bring many health benefits: Dogs are wonderful creatures the bring with them an enormous sense of friendship and trust. Research shows pet ownership can...
Animals are often invaluable companions to older people and have been proven to help many older people physically, mentally and emotionally. However, there are often challenges and responsibilities for older people looking after pets, to ensure the pet...
The importance of a clear and open airway If a human or dog is unconscious and lying on their back, their tongue is likely to flop back and block their airway. In addition, their epiglottis is no longer able to protect their airway from saliva and vomit. ...
Dogs are inquisitive creatures. They are always chewing on things they shouldn’t be eating, getting into unsafe situations or getting into places they shouldn’t be exploring. However sometimes their curiosity leads to an emergency. There are many...
This article is all about allergic reactions in dogs – from mild irritations, through to full blown anaphylaxis. Just as in humans, anaphylaxis is a serious medical emergency for your pet, and they will need veterinary help extremely fast. Therefore, knowing...
Emergency Tips and Techniques All Pet Owners Should Learn Understand what is normal for your pet so you can quickly spot if something is wrong Help your dog to become accustomed to being examined, so that it becomes a normal part of petting and being with them....
Seasonal canine illness is uncommon, yet sometimes fatal. rare disease that sadly can result in the death of your pet. Awareness is being raised, which is decreasing the chances of this disastrous illness affecting your pet. Despite there being no known cure,...
