Tags: First Aid

Bloat aka Torsion/GDV

8th February 2013

BLOAT  – Also known as Torsion or GDV – A condition most frequent in, but not restricted to, large and giant breeds.  The stomach fills with gas and rather than expelling […]

Enlarged Prostate

5th February 2013

  An enlarged prostate is something that usually occurs in middle to older aged male dogs.  An enlarged prostate is the result of altered hormone levels and has many of […]

Kennel Cough

1st February 2013

Kennel Cough is a highly infectious disease.  It is caused by a mixture of bacteria/viruses all at the same time. It can be picked up from anywhere dogs congretate such as […]

Treatment for wounds and bleeding

29th January 2013

Treatment for wounds and bleeding – before you treat any type of bleed/wound, you should always go through the SEEP checklist, to ensure you take all the right steps in […]

Artificial Respiration

25th January 2013

If the dog is NOT breathing but DOES have a pulse, you need to perform artificial respiration.  Artificial respiration is NOT the same as CPR (CPR is compressions on the heart […]

Canine Tip of the Day: CPR

24th January 2013

C = Cardio (heart) P = Pulmonary (breathing/lungs) R = Resuscitation (the act of beating the heart and breathing for a third party to revive them)  .  . CPR is ONLY performed […]

Cold Weather Warnings

23rd January 2013

Cold Weather Warnings – I’ve been asked today to put a few tips together regarding the cold weather and dangers this presents so here’s a few thoughts on the subject: […]

Canine Acne

22nd January 2013

Canine Acne you say??  Really?? Yes, dogs do get “zits”!!!!! – This condition causes abnormalities in the hair follicles especially around the chin and muzzle.  Larger, short coated breeds are […]

Demodectic Mange

21st January 2013

Demodectic Mange is caused by the Demodex Mite that ALL dogs have and lives in the hair follicles in the skin.  These mites are transferred to them as puppies from their mother […]

Mange

20th January 2013

Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies) As per a request, today’s and tomorrow’s info is about mange (and can I just say that typing this for you all is making me itch like […]

Spinal Trauma Patient

18th January 2013

Moving a Canine spinal trauma patient . . A spinal injury can occur in all sorts of ways from a very unfortunate accident during normal play, to an awkward fall […]

Canine tip of the day – Choking

16th January 2013

Choking & the Heimlich procedure If your dog is choking, first try to see if you can sweep the mouth (without getting bitten!) and remove the object. If you can […]

Hip Dysplasia

15th January 2013

Hip Dysplasia Symptoms vary depending on severity – usually in young dogs in which bones are still growing (up to about a year old) or in older dogs which have […]

Lameness – Rhodes 2 Safety

9th January 2013

Lameness Lameness is usually caused by pain but non-painful lameness may also occur. Two examples of non-painful lamenesses are “mechanical lameness” where limb movement is restricted but pain-free, and neurological […]

Collecting a Urine Sample

3rd January 2013

MEASURING WATER INTAKE/URINE OUTPUT Obviously, the first thing to do is collect a urine sample.  Measurement of both of these provides very useful information for the vet when urinary symptom […]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

25th December 2012

 Rhodes 2 Safety would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas & a Safe and Happy New Year for 2013. All our love from Axl and the whole […]