A step-by-step guide if your dog is hit by a car When approaching an accident, the most important element is your safety. Fundamentally, if you are injured, you will be unable to help your pet. Make sure that all traffic has stopped and alert everyone that there has been an accident, in order to avoid […]
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The health and mood boosting benefits of pets: Pets really do have some powerful health benefits, which can be both mental and physical. Caring for a cat, dog or any other animal can help relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress levels and also improve your heart health. This blog explains to you the benefits of […]
Just like humans, it’s possible for pets to get diabetes. It can affect cats and dog and can show up in subtle ways so you need to be alert for symptoms. Diabetes tends to affect dogs and cats that are overweight. And just like people, pets can suffer from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. […]
Why learning first aid for your dog is so important: Dogs are inquisitive creatures. They are always chewing on things they shouldn’t be eating, getting into unsafe situations or getting into places they shouldn’t be exploring. Sometimes their curiosity leads to an emergency. There are many emergencies that may arise at home or out on […]
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What to do if your dog is hit by a car? Dogs and cats are unpredictable. They can suddenly run into the road if scared or dash across street if distracted by something on the other side. Additionally, being low to the ground means pets are often out of the direct line of vision of […]
15 occasions when you should urgently get your pet to the vet: It can be difficult to assess the severity of the situation when your pet has an accident or is unwell. You may be concerned about the symptoms your pet is showing. The following 15 key factors can help you make this critical decision […]
There has been a lot of talk in the press recently about a ‘new’ disease that is affecting dogs up and down the country, often with fatal consequences. It’s called cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), but it’s more commonly known as Alabama Rot. It was first identified in the USA in the 1980s, but […]
Pets can be involved in road traffic accidents as well as humans. To mark Road Safety Week, Emma Hammett from First Aid for Pets gives her tips on how to care for your animal at the scene of an accident. When approaching an accident, the most important element is your safety. Make sure that all […]