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Chocolate poisoning

Chocolate poisoning

Feb 3, 2016

Chocolate poisoning – how to help your pet Chocolate contains a stimulant called Theobromine (similar to caffeine) that is poisonous to dogs. The amount of Theobromine differs in the different types of chocolate (dark chocolate has the most in it and white...
How to muzzle your pet

How to muzzle your pet

Feb 3, 2016

How to muzzle your pet Even if it is your pet; if a dog is frightened and in pain, they are quite likely to bite. Human safety always comes first, however you should never muzzle an animal that is overheated (as they will need to pant to cool) or that is having...
Preparing for an emergency

Preparing for an emergency

Jan 25, 2016

Preparing for an emergency Things to think about before something happens It is very helpful to think in advance about how you would manage a medical emergency and to have some baseline measurements so you can quickly recognise when there is something wrong. Preparing...