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Medicating your dog – top tips to help
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...
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 situation would panic, or possibly try to adapt what...
Hypothermia – How to recognise it and what to do
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...
How to help a choking dog
Dogs are inquisitive creatures and often try eating things they shouldn’t! This can lead to them choking, which isn’t only worrying, but can also be extremely dangerous. Choking occurs when something gets stuck in the back of the throat and blocks the...
Warning signs your pet should see a vet
It can be very difficult to assess the severity of the situation when your pet has an accident or is unwell. The following 15 indicators may help you make this critical decision as to whether your pet needs urgent veterinary attention: The decision will vary from case...
How to save your pet’s life with the recovery position
If your pet becomes unconscious or unresponsive but they are still breathing, the best way to help them maintain an open airway is to put them into the recovery position. Lie your pet on their right hand side and extend their head back slightly to keep the tongue...
How one dog has been instrumental in saving thousands of lives
In the UK alone, there are over 30,000 Cardiac arrests occurring outside of hospital each year, many of which sadly resulting in fatality. However, effective bystander CPR (combined with the use of a defibrillator) can double or even triple a victim’s chances...
Top tips to keep your new puppy safe, happy and healthy
Top tips to keep your new puppy safe, happy and healthy Settling your new puppy into your home and your routine can be daunting for both of you. Like a new baby, your puppy will need a lot of attention, they may give you disturbed nights and will need toilet training....