Dog First Aid West Berkshire and Hampshire

Great news and about time!

Pet theft law comes into force - The Canine Times The Pet Abduction Act 2024, which will see anyone found guilty of pet theft in England or Northern Ireland face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both, has come into force.

This was last weekend’s lovely group in Hartley Wintney. Congratulations everyone on completing your Emergency Canine Care training! 🐶 ⛑️ 🌟

Thanks Jordan for this lovely review! 🐶 🌟 ⛑️

Dog first aid certified🐾
Even though I am a student veterinary nurse who is already trained in first aid, the thought of needing to perform it outside of the practice without the support of my veterinary colleagues can be daunting. So I completed the course to perfect my CPR technique, and enable myself to feel more prepared, should an event arise in which I need to perform first aid on your pet.

I would highly recommended this course to any pet owners as you never know when an accident may happen and your quick actions could save a life! Course ran by Dog First Aid West Berkshire and Hampshire

Respect to all those service dogs doing an amazing job in the most difficult of circumstances

Absolutely tragic 😢 RIP sweet boy

💔😢With the families permission, I am posting this picture of beautiful Kilo who lost his life in a tragic and horrific accident yesterday in Jack Kane Centre after choking on his ball.

The family are trying to find the amazing lady who was with Lewis, Kilos owner, at the time of the incident and who tried to help him.

I know I've bn tagged but I am NOT the lady who helped Lewis... I only helped with collecting Kilo and taking him to rest in peace at the Vets, so pls share to find the lovely lady who helped Lewis.

Lewis is still in hospital and has damage to his hands from trying to save the life of his much loved pet. Kilo didn't run off as Police initially told me. He was with Lewis the whole time and passed away next to him but Lewis had to be taken away in an ambulance.

Let's pls send condolences and well wishes to Lewis to recover both physically and mentally from this awful incident.

RIP Kilo. Run free at Rainbow Bridge 😢💔🌈🐾

A fab course today with the team and clients at Pawfect Playdays. It was lovely to meet a few of the doggies also!
Well done everyone on refreshing/gaining your emergency canine care certificates 🐶 🌟 ⛑️

A lovely group in Newbury yesterday. Congrats all on completing your Emergency Canine Care course! 🐶 🌟 ⛑️

Excited to be attending this event tomorrow! Do pop in if you can. Dogs welcome! 🐶

🌟🌟 We're so pleased to that Dogs First Aid Training are joining us tomorrow at our Open & Explore Day. They are a network of veterinary professionals and trainers with a shared vision - to give everyone with a dog in their life the skills and confidence to act in an emergency. 🌟🌟

Claire Pooles, who delivers certified Dog First Aid 🦮 training across the Berkshire and Hampshire region, will be giving us some first aid demos during the day and will be available to answer any questions on Dog First Aid training ☑️☑️.

📣📣 Jim and Amy 📣📣 from Nutriment and AniForte will also be joining us for all of your Dog's nutritional needs 🥦🥕🥩. It's really going to be an excellent day....‼ don't miss it - 9am - 5pm RG25 3DR, Laverstoke Park Farm, Overton

Much Love T&T Team 🐾🐾

Do not risk leaving your dog unattended outside a polling station, or anywhere else for that matter!

With temperatures soaring in parts of the UK this week, this is a useful guide. It is a guide only, every dog is different - age, breed, weight and general health can all make a difference. It’s really important to know your own dog and to be able to spot the EARLY signs of overheating and start active cooling immediately! If in doubt, air on the side of caution and always consult your vet if you have any concerns! 🐶 🌞 😎 🥵

A full weekend of
Saturday, back with the crew for the 6th year running, always a great bunch!
And Sunday, with a lovely group once again
Well done everyone on gaining/refreshing your Emergency Canine Care certificates 🐶 ⛑️ 🌟

Yep, they get everywhere those pesky ticks 🕷️ Really important to be checking your dogs regularly at the moment (including their gums), as ticks are absolutely rife right now

Check out this super blog from Stanley’s mum, who attended our course recently 🐶⛑️🐾

K9 First Aid: Why It’s More Important Than You Think Hey everyone, it’s Jenn! I just got back from a K9 First Aid course, and I know some of you might be rolling your eyes thinking, “Really? First aid for dogs? How complicated can it be?” But stick with me here—I want to share what I learned and why I believe it’s something every dog owner s...

A great source of expert information and advice, for all dog owners to be aware of

Animal PoisonLine is run by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) and is the only 24-hour specialised emergency telephone service in the UK dedicated to helping pet owners who are worried their pet may have been exposed to something harmful or poisonous.

Based on the information you provide our vets and scientists will be able to tell you if you need to go to the vets for immediate treatment or whether we can save you the trip.

We have experience of thousands of toxic substances in all animals and cover everything from human drugs, household and garden products, plants, agricultural chemicals to venomous bites and stings.

We recommend saving our number into your phone so you do not have to search the internet when you need us!

Basingstoke today, with this pawsome group 🐾 Well done everyone on gaining your Emergency Canine Care certificates 🐶⛑️🌟 Thanks to for hosting today’s training

Delighted to hear that our training enabled James and Georgia to help their client’s dog, in this very serious situation. Amazing job The Dog Squad you really are dog first aid super heroes 🦸 🦸🐶
Please do not give your dogs rawhide, it is a massive choking hazard ⚠️ And learn first aid - as this testimonial goes to show, it really can be life saving!

Thoroughly enjoyed meeting and training this lovely lot in Awbridge, near Romsey, on Sunday 😊 Congratulations everyone on completing your Emergency Canine Care certification! 🐶 ⛑️ 🌟

Blue-green algae are most commonly found in non-flowing fresh water such as lakes or ponds during the warm weather but can also occur at other times of the year. They can float on the surface of the water or be bottom dwelling.

Exposures in animals usually occur when they drink from water bodies where the algae have bloomed. Dogs are often affected when they swim in infested water bodies or groom themselves afterwards.

Although not all species are toxic, many blue-green algae produce toxins that can have effects on different body systems. Clinical signs therefore vary depending on the toxin(s) involved, but can include gastrointestinal signs, liver failure and neurological signs.

If you know or suspect that your pet has come into contact with blue-green algae, we recommend that you seek veterinary treatment as soon as possible. Veterinary professionals can call VPIS on 0207 3055 055.

It’s adder season 👇🏻

🐍 Adders 🐍

As the weather begins to warm, we have noticed an increase in calls regarding adder bites.

The adder (Vipera berus berus) is the only venomous snake native to the UK, and is also found across northern Europe. It is a protected species in the UK. Adders are most commonly, but not exclusively, found on dry, sandy heaths, sand dunes, rocky hillsides, moorlands and woodland edges. The clinical signs of an adder bite can include rapid and progressive swelling around the bite site, pain, lethargy, vomiting, bruising, bleeding and collapse.

What should you do if your pet has been bitten by an adder?
❌Do not panic.
❌Do not interfere with the bite.
❌Do not apply a tourniquet.
❌Do not attempt to touch or catch the snake.
❌Do not kill the snake – it is a protected species.
❌If practical, carry your dog to your car and go to your veterinary surgeon - do not delay seeking advice even if your pet is well as things can change quickly.

Adders are not aggressive and generally only bite when provoked. They hibernate in the winter and as a result most bites occur in the summer. Pets are frequently bitten on the leg, head or neck. If your pet has been bitten by an adder (even if you did not see the snake or are not sure what happened) – contact your vet immediately. Your vet will examine your pet to determine the location of the bite and extent of the swelling.

Veterinary professionals can call us any time on 02073 055 055 if required for assistance with managing cases of adder bites. We also hold a list of antivenom stockists across the UK. Please note that antivenom is not indicated in all cases.

TOP TIP TUESDAY - HOW TO USE A TICK TWISTER ✅

Do NOT DELAY removing the tick. Prompt removal reduces the risk of Lyme disease.

Remember to disinfect the bite area and wash your hands thoroughly.

❗️ BEWARE OF MISINFORMATION ONLINE ❗️

DO NOT do any of the following:
• burn the tick
• smother the tick in Vaseline
• rub around it with a cotton bud
• squeeze the tick
• stick tape over it
• try to pull it out with ordinary eyebrow tweezers

If you do anything to it while it is attached and feeding other than removing it as described above you will be distressing the feeding tick which will make it more likely to regurgitate tick born diseases such as Lyme Disease and bacteria into the dogs body.

Thanks to .southmidlands for the infographics ❤️

A lovely group in Merriott (Somerset) today, hosted by the fabulous Emma
A big well done to everyone on achieving your Emergency Canine Care certificates! 🐶 ⛑️ 🌟
Now making the most of our visit to the beautiful Jurassic coast 🌞 🌊

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Highlighting the importance of choosing a properly crash tested crate for your dogs! 🚙 🐶 ⚠️

⚠️ This is why we always advise not throw sticks for dogs

After Christmas, Easter is the second most common time for vets to see cases of toxicity in dogs.

Keep hot cross buns as well as chocolate out of reach of dogs 🐣

Thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone recently in Basingstoke and Andover () this last couple of weeks. Congratulations all on completing your emergency canine care training! 🐶 ⛑️ 🌟