Pet First Aid Seattle

Anyone who takes our Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid class knows we love talking about parasites. Here's one we hadn't heard of before and, while extremely rare, has been shown to be in our area. The main vector for infection in dogs is eating an infected rodent. Check it out here:

https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2024/10/articles/animals/dogs/echinococcus-multilocularis-in-dogs-north-america/

Echinococcus multilocularis in dogs; North America Parasites are pretty gross in general…both the actual critters and the concept of them living in or on you. Some parasites are of pretty limited concern.

Here's a great story out of Utah about how CPR saved the life of someone's pup.

Firefighters give lifesaving CPR to dog rescued from a cooking blaze (UPI) Utah firefighters rescued a dog from an apartment blaze that seems to have been caused by cooking, officials say.

Registration is now open for our pet first aid and Off The Grid classes through May! Check out our calendar of events and register here: https://metrodogseattle.com/pet-first-aid/.

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Among the hazards we discuss in our Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid classes is foxtail grass seeds. This stuff can be a real danger to pets. And it seems to be spreading in Seattle. If you see this stuff, please pop the seeds off, preferably when green. It won't kill the grass but it will prevent it from going to seed. So instead of posting gross pictures about the damage it can do, here's one from Greenlake of the grass itself.

One of the things we cover in our Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid classes is parasites. A lot of people seem to believe that ticks are scarce here in Western Washington, but that's not the case. Check out these recent recommendations from the state Dept. of Health on how to keep yourself and your pets safe from the plethora of illnesses that ticks carry.

https://mynorthwest.com/3960656/wa-department-of-health-tick-tips-remember-this-summer/

Today is such a lovely day! Be sure to give your pets a place they can get out of the sun and that they have plenty of cool water to drink.

Earlier this week we had the pleasure of meeting with the new Veterinary Emergency Group location in Interbay. They are really great! 24 hour emergency only hospital who will even let you stay overnight with your pet. Also, they have a 24-hour helpline where you speak directly with a veterinarian who can help you to determine if your pet's situation is an immediate emergency or whether the situation permits you to wait until your regular vet is open. Definitely keep them in mind in case of emergency.

What a lovely day it's been! However, as with many fun activities we need to be mindful of the effects that can have on our pets. Now that the temperature will regularly be warm it's a good time to remind everyone about pets and children in a hot car. The quick and easy rule is that 70 degrees is too hot!

Well, this is a new one for us. The Hammerhead Flatworm. It looks like we have them here in the PNW and they do produce a neurotoxin that the media has lately been in a bit of a tizzy over. However, best information is to be aware and try not to let a pet eat them. For an excellent discussion on the topic check out this great, short article.


https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2024/04/articles/animals/dogs/hammerhead-flatwormsare-there-animal-health-risks/

We have added additional Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid pet first aid classes through July including an Off The Grid continuing education class in late June. Check out our Events page for the new offerings!



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Pet First Aid Seattle Metro Dog Pet First Aid training is the most comprehensive in the Seattle area. This hands-on,10-hour training is a must for any pet professional.