Dog walkers need to be aware of the dangers of Lyme disease, spread by ticks found in long grass and woodland areas. It can be a devastating disease, but can be easily treated if caught early. Now that the weather is warming up, it makes a lovely change to be back out in the fresh […]
Dr Emma Vardy is speaking today at the Royal Society of Medicine’s meeting, People ‘need’ pets: exploring the psycho-social benefits of the human/animal relationship. ‘We know that animals can be beneficial when it comes to improving mental health and wellbeing. Therapy dogs, which are specially selected and trained because of their calm, placid natures, are […]
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February 20th is Love Your Pet Day and it’s a great day to show your love to your dog by learning a little bit of first aid from Emma Hammett at First Aid for Pets. […]
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This video shows you how to help if your dog is choking. Empower yourself with the skills and confidence to keep your pet safe and know how to help if they have an accident. First Aid for Pets and onlinefirstaid.com have a variety of brilliant courses and materials to show you how to save your […]
Winter is here and dogs will enjoy the crisp fresh days, snow flurries and long, muddy walks. But winter does hold its hazards for our pets. For example, antifreeze is poisonous to dogs and cats and can affect the brain, liver and kidney. Even a small amount can kill. Ethylene glycol is the organic compound used […]