Xylitol (Artificial Sweetener)
A lot of “dog folk” are unaware of Xylitol, it’s affects on our furry friends or which products you may find it in – I mean, if you don’t know […]
Canine Tip of the Day: Travel Safety
These days, most of us travel about by car quite a bit and as such, we need to know that our furry friends are safe too. Long gone are the […]
Dehydration
** IMPORTANT NOTE ** . THIS BLOG HAS BEEN AMENDED TODAY 20/11/18. . EXTRA INFORMATION CAME TO LIGHT WHICH AFFECTED THE ADVICE WITHIN THE BLOG AND THIS HAS NOW BEEN […]
AntiFreeze
Antifreeze is different from De-Icer which is different from screenwash. There are many DIY recipes for making Screenwash, but the following is the one my elderly uncle uses and recommends […]
Gritted and Salted Roads
Gritted and Salted roads When its icy and snowy the ground becomes very dangerous and to combat that our local councils tend to make the surfaces of roads and pavements either […]
Hypothermia (Extreme cold)
“Winter is coming!” No, that’s not a nod just for the Game of Thrones fans (of which I count myself), it’s a serious fact. Hypothermia can be lethal … and […]
MDR1 gene & Collies
MDR1 (or Multi-Drug Resistant protein gene) The MDR1 gene protects the brain by ensuring that any harmful chemical are transported AWAY from the brain. In some dogs who are members of the […]
Reflexology
Have you ever had reflexology? Many people swear by it and its not just for us humans you know. There are various pressure points on a dog’s paw pads that are […]
ITCHY DOGS
Yeast Infection in Dogs can cause them to be very uncomfortable indeed. It can strike in various places including within the ear itself or anywhere on the skin of the […]
Dermoid Sinus
You may have heard of something called a pilonidal sinus. This is a problem that humans can experience and some people also refer to dermoid sinus’ in dogs as a […]
Interdigital Cysts – Rhodes 2 Safety
OK, that sounds like a scary medical term, so what exactly are interdigital cysts? In actual fact, the correct term for this problem is Interdigital Furunculosis and you may hear […]
Fly Strike – Rhodes 2 Safety
I always encourage our Rhodes 2 Safety followers to get in touch if they have any questions or any past experiences they’d like to share with us all. Yesterday, I […]
Normal Temperature – Rhodes 2 Safety
What’s Normal? . Temperature can be indicative of an animal’s general health. The average temperature of a dog is 101 degrees F or 38 degrees C. That said, the “normal” […]
Dog-friendly weedkiller – Rhodes 2 Safety
Dog-friendly weedkiller – does it exist? When you are a dog lover, its kind of an unwritten rule that your garden may well take a bit of a hammering. That […]
Sunburn – Rhodes 2 Safety
Sunburn It’s important to remember that even the most innocent of situations can result in sunburn or burns of one type or another. There are 5 main types you need […]
Head Pressing – Rhodes 2 Safety
Head Pressing: Have you ever noticed your dog (or cat) sitting or standing with his head pressed against the wall? Perhaps he presses it against the floor or other solid […]
Dog Sports – Rhodes 2 Safety
If like me, you will find any excuse to spend time with your dogs, then I’m sure you’ve probably considered taking up dog sports to do with them as a hobby. There are lots […]
Head Injuries – Rhodes 2 Safety
Head injuries in dogs can be caused in a number of ways from road traffic accidents, falls from a height say from a cliff top, collisions perhaps during normal […]
Muzzle Acceptance – Rhodes 2 Safety
How and why to introduce Muzzle Acceptance: The first thing to consider in any first aid situation is your own personal safety, be that from road traffic, electricity, fast flowing water, or […]
Storing Medication Safely – Rhodes 2 Safety
Today I received a message from one of our followers asking me to do a blog as a reminder about safely storing medication. She wrote that “one of my clients […]