Dog First Aid - Surrey

10/09/2026

🦠 KENNEL COUGH 🦠

If your dog has been spending time with other dogs and now has a cough that sounds like either a goose honking or something is stuck in their throat, then it’s possible that they may have Kennel Cough.

🦠 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 🦠

🔹Kennel Cough is a type of infection that usually causes a persistent hacking cough that can sound like a goose’s honk
🔹If you think your dog is affected then you should phone your vet for advice
🔹Kennel Cough is not dangerous to most dogs, but can be more serious to young puppies, older dogs and dogs with underlying health conditions
🔹Most healthy dogs are able to recover on their own without any veterinary treatment but always contact your vet if your concerned about your dog
🔹Kennel Cough is highly contagious and if your dog is affected then you should keep them away from other dogs
🔹You can ask your vet about vaccinating your dog against kennel cough, especially if your dog regularly spends time with lots of dogs from different households. This may also be required if your dog stays in kennels or visits a doggy day-care.

09/09/2026

Make sure that all cleaning products cannot be accessed by your dog and that dogs are kept away from areas that are being cleaned, or have recently been cleaned.

🔹CHLORINE BLEACHES🔹
Dogs may come into contact with these household cleaners by chewing the containers or drinking from recently cleaned toilets. Bleach diluted in water may be less harmful, but can still cause dribbling and stomach problems.

More concentrated solutions of bleach can cause corrosive injury to the mouth or gut and may cause further complications if splashed in the eye or on the skin. Bleach should never be mixed with other cleaning products.

🔹DETERGENTS (LAUNDRY DETERGENTS, SOAPS & MANY MULTIPURPOSE CLEANERS)🔹
Many of these substances contain chemicals which can cause salivation and stomach problems. If an animal vomits after drinking or eating these substances, it can make the vomit frothy or foamy. This may increase the risk of vomit getting into the lungs and causing breathing difficulties.

Liquid capsules/sachets used in washing machines are highly concentrated detergents, which may appear attractive to pets and children. These concentrated substances may cause more extreme tummy upsets and can lead to dehydration if untreated, or can damage the eye through direct contact.

🔹OVEN CLEANERS & DRAIN CLEANERS🔹
These substances can cause tissue damage. If licked up by your dog, splashes from these may also cause injury to the eyes and the skin surrounding the mouth. Effects from these cleaners can include salivation, stomach problems, ulceration, chemical burns and difficulty breathing or swallowing.

🔹OTHER COMMON ITEMS 🔹
• Dishwasher tablets
• Dishwasher salt
• Kettle descalers
• Metal polishes

If you think that your dog may have eaten, touched or inhaled something that it shouldn’t have, speak to your vet straight away.

Never try to make your dog sick. Trying to do this can cause other complications, which may harm your dog.

08/09/2026

Our ‘Dog First Aid’ course is ideal for anyone living or working with dogs. It will teach the essentials of caring for a dog in a range of circumstances.

Whether you work with dogs or share your life with them, having the confidence to act in an emergency is so rewarding. Be there for your dog when they need you most 🐶

07/09/2026

🌡️ Did you know that you can safely take your dog’s temperature at home?

🌡️ Our Dog First Aid thermometers have a flexible tip (!) and read up to 42 degrees celsius, which helps to monitor for signs of heatstroke complications.

🌡️ The ‘normal’ temperature range for a dog is between 38 - 39.1 degrees celsius and it varies depending on your dog’s breed, size, age, energy level etc.

🆘 A temperature of 41 deg C or higher indicates heatstroke and it’s important to monitor and record your dog’s temperature during a period of heatstroke so your vet can check for any signs of organ damage (even if your dog has recovered once they reach the vet, they may still be at risk of organ failure so sharing these readings with your vet can be really helpful 👍🏻).

🛒 Purchase a Dog First Aid thermometer at one of our class pop-up shops for just £7 or DM us for delivery (P&P extra).

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

The shortest dog living is Pearl (USA), who measured 9.14 cm (3.59 in) in April 2023

Pearl is a three year-old Chihuahua and relative of the previous record-holder Milly, who measured 9.65 cm (3.80 in) tall on 21 February 2013.

Pearl measures 9.14 cm (3.59 in) in height, meaning she’s shorter than a popsicle stick. In length, Pearl measures 12.7 cm (5.0 in) - around the same size as a dollar bill - and weighs 553 g (1.22 lb).

In compliance with the rules of the record, each measurement was taken from the base of the front leg foot up to the top of the withers (the ridge between the shoulder blades) in a straight vertical line.

Unusually for a Chihuahua, Pearl has a very calm temperament. She enjoys eating high-quality food like chicken and salmon, and she loves “dressing up nice.”

05/09/2026

⚠️ID TAGS⚠️

In the UK, the Control of Dogs Order 1992 states that any dog in a public place must wear a collar tag with the name and address (including postcode) of the owner engraved or written on it, or engraved on a tag. Your telephone number is optional (however as the legislation was written in 1992 before the advancements in technology and mobile phones, we would definitely recommend this).

You do not have to put your dogs name on the tag, this is optional. Unfortunately dog theft is a real danger and if the thief knows the name of your dog this may help them pass on the dog to the unsuspecting new owners because it appears they know the dog because the dog responds to their name. We would therefore recommend, you do not put your dogs name on the tag.

An example of the information to put on a dog tag is:

Mr A Smtih
No 54, BX17 7TD
01202 232218

OR

Mr A Smtih
54 Letsbe Avenue
BX17 7TD
01202 232218

Certain dogs are exempt from having to wear a collar with a dog tag. They are:

• Any dog registered with the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
• Any dog while being used in emergency rescue work.
• Any dog while being used on official duties by a member of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, HM Customs and Excise or the police.
• Any dog while being used for driving or tending cattle or sheep.
• Any dog while being used for the capture or destruction of vermin.
• Any dog while being used for sporting purposes.

04/09/2026

If you know…..you know 😉🐕🙌🏻

03/09/2026

💩WHY DOES MY DOG EAT POO?💩

According to Kennel Club, eating poo, also known as coprophagia, is a normal behaviour for many animals and is seen in roughly 25% of dogs. There are many reasons why your dog may be eating p**p, but it’s probably because they just like the taste and texture of it. We may be repulsed by the very thought of poo, but to dogs, it’s packed full of interesting information that tells them about who its maker was and what they’d been eating. As well as just enjoying a delicious dung dinner, dogs may feast on faeces because:

▪️It’s a behaviour they learned as a puppy from their mum
▪️They get some nutritional value from undigested matter
▪️They’re hungry and looking for something to eat
▪️They’re bored or stressed
▪️They may have a medical condition

How can I stop my dog eating poo?

If your dog regularly pigs out on poo then you should consider speaking to your vet or behaviourist for advice. To help you manage this behaviour you could try:

▪️Teaching them a good recall or to ‘leave it’, as these commands can help keep them away from poo when you’re out on walks. Stay patient and keep using positive reinforcement.
▪️If you’re having trouble with training, keep them on a lead when out for walks
▪️Wearing a basket style muzzle when out on a walk will help break the habit while still allowing your dog to pant
▪️If they choose not to eat a poo give them lots of praise and attention
▪️Distract your dog by giving them something else to carry in their mouths, like a ball or a toy (never a stick as these can splinter or cause a blockage if eaten)
▪️Make sure you always pick up your dog’s stools as soon as possible and keep them on the lead when they’re going to the toilet
▪️Try feeding them more regularly or try a diet that fills them up for longer. Always speak to your vet before changing your dog’s diet.

02/09/2026

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