Blog
The Amazing Things Medical Dogs Can Do!
Medical Dogs | Office dogs and Dogs at Google HQ Lucy (our marketing communications manager) and I visited the Google HQ in Kings Cross, London, to attend a special workshop. The Google building, as expected, was incredible. One of the first things we encountered in...
Safe car travel for you and your pet – everything you need to know
Bank holidays, half terms and the summer holidays often involve travel whether for a holiday, a trip to the beach or to a visit to friends and family. This year in particular many people are planning staycations. As humans we all know we need to wear our...
How to Care for Your Dog After a Burn or Scald
Safety first If your dog suffers a painful burn or scald, it is vital to ensure your own safety and keep everyone safe from further danger. Avoid getting burnt yourself – turn off power, extinguish flames. Additionally, to prevent your pet biting you, it may be...
How to help a bleeding dog
As with any first aid treatment, always ensure your safety and the safety of your pet. If your dog is bleeding, first and foremost, stop the blood coming out! It is not a priority at this stage to clean the wound. This advice is not a replacement for treatment...
Top tips to keep your dog safe at Christmas
While Christmas is an exciting time of year for the family, it can be both stressful and potentially dangerous for your pet. This means it is important that you pay special attention to ensure your pet stays happy and healthy this Christmas. Here are our top tips....
How to make a safe makeshift muzzle for your dog
How to muzzle your pet Even the most gentle and loving pets can bite if they become frightened and it is important to remember that your safety is of paramount importance and sometimes it might be necessary to muzzle your pet. It is really important that you never...
Did You Know Dogs Have Allergic Reactions? How to Help
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 how to...
Canine heart attacks and how to avoid them
While canine heart attacks (medical term – myocardial infarction) are rare in the UK, they can occur in dogs of any breed. Sadly in some parts of the USA they are reporting an increase in serious canine heart attacks. This is thought to be due to the...