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What you Need in your Dog First Aid Kit
First aid kits need to be easily accessible in case an emergency situation arises. The kit should be well organised, ideally in a bag with compartments to allow you to quickly grab what you need. Whatever you have in your first aid kit, the most important thing is...
Behavioural Changes in Dogs
These are some key behaviour changes to look out for that could show you something is wrong with your dog. Changes in appetite and thirst Changes in bowel movements Changes in frequency and amount of urination Change in their smell Retreating and no longer wishing to...
Seizures
What is a Seizure and Why Does it Happen? A seizure (the medical term for a fit or convulsion) occurs when there is a sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain which causes a temporary disruption in the normal messaging processes. Seizures occur as a...
Spinal Injuries
It is a spinal injury if: A dog has fallen from more than twice their height, or been pushed with force. Something heavy has fallen onto them. They have been involved in a road traffic accident, either whilst being in a moving vehicle or being hit by anything at...
What the Vet Needs to Know in an Emergency
You should always have your vet’s phone number to hand and know name of your practice. In an emergency, make sure you phone the vet before your arrival so they can give you advice on stabilising and transporting your pet and to ensure they are open, available and the...
10 Food Ingredients You Should Keep Away from Your Dog
Every responsible pet owner worries about what they are feeding their dogs. It’s natural to want your pet to be healthy and enjoying life. The effects of a bad diet are the same for them as for us – tiredness, grumpiness, lethargy, heart problems, diabetes and...
Breaks, Fractures and Dislocations
Fractures How do you know if they have broken a bone or fracture? The honest answer is, unless the bone is sticking out, or the limb is at a very peculiar angle, the only way to know for sure that a bone is broken is to have an X-ray. A fracture is simply another word...
Wounds and Bleeding
Always wear gloves when you’re dealing with bleeding and dispose of soiled dressings in a yellow incinerator bag. If your pet is bleeding the priority is to stop the blood coming out! It is not a priority to clean the wound. If the wound is deep or bleeding...