Coast to coast, the weather this summer has been fierce and challenging. Floods, wildfires,tornados and scorching temperatures are impacting people and their pets.You need a game plan to keep your family, including your pets, safe. That’s why I reached out tothe president of the American Veterinary Medical Association for identify weather safety tipsand advice. Dr….
You hear a gulping sound. You witness your pet hunched over. Then, out comes a mess out of the mouth. Question: did your dog or cat just vomit? Or was it regurgitation? Yes, this topic is far from appetizing but it’s time to learn the difference so that you can best help your pet. As…
Adopting a kitten or cat from an animal shelter or local rescue group can be fun and exciting but temper your enthusiasm with a dose of safety. In our pet first aid/CPR classes I team with the help of Pet Safety Cat Casey, I alert my students that cats are not small dogs. Cats are…
Online CPR certification can be valid, but acceptance depends on your profession, your employer’s policy, the regulatory agency involved, and the course format. Here’s how to know what your team actually needs.
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Canine ears can be floppy, folded, erect and everything in between. We know that our dogs depend on their keen sense of hearing to track their surroundings. They depend on us to make sure their ears stay healthy. That’s why it is important to conduct a weekly sniff test inside your dog’s ears, using your…
For the fourth consecutive year, the French Bulldog and Labrador Retriever claim the top two spots as the most popular dog breeds, according to the American Kennel Club. The pair could not be more different in looks or personality. Frenchies sport pushed in faces and can be a bit clingy and comedic. Labs are noted…
People regard chocolate as a sweet treat. But it can be dangerous and even deadly if eaten by dogs. Identifying Risk Factors The size of the dog plus the type of chocolate play factors in health risks. Theobromine is a chemical found in cocoa beans that acts as a stimulant when consumed. In people, theobromine…
What You Really Need To Know The AHA updated its guidelines based on new ILCOR research. Core CPR techniques stay the same. Here’s what’s changing: The theme across all updates: get people acting faster with techniques that work in real-world conditions. ProTrainings will have updated courses by March 2026. 2025 ECC Updates Are Here New…
What may be safe for dogs can be downright dangerous to cats. Case in point: hydrogen peroxide.Yes, hydrogen peroxide can be safely given to a dog suspected of ingesting a toxin to induce vomiting under certain circumstances. Play it safe by contacting a veterinarian by phone or online who can guide you on the correct…
Our dogs display lots of behaviors – some we applaud and some we abhor. Fitting in that latter category is a dog scooting his rear end on the living room rug and sometimes, in front of horrified houseguests. Don’t blame the dog for misbehaving or attention seeking. That scooting is triggered by a health or…
I live in Texas with a reputation for being scorching hot, but even the Lone Star State does experience freezing temperatures and yes, ice and snow. I also live with Kona, Emma and Nova. My dogs all sport shorthaired coats, and they definitely benefit from wearing cozy coats when temperatures dip below freezing during outdoor…
This section is about providing care for someone who has taken a fall or sustained a physical injury that may appear to include the spine, and how you should proceed in these situations. Before we get into the jaw thrust CPR technique, there are some other things to keep in mind first.
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