Removing a tick safely A tick is a parasite that will latch on to your dog, burrow its mouth parts into the skin of your dog and then feed by sucking on your dog’s blood. This can cause irritation and infection at the site and if the tick is carrying something like Lyme Disease, it […]
Ticks come in lots of different colours and sizes; from grey, pink, red, brown and black, and right through from the size of a pin-head to a big fat juicy rice-crispy. They are carried on things like sheep and deer and drop off into the grass and undergrowth so that when an animal passes through, […]
List of essential items to include in First Aid Kits for dogs, & the uses of each item. Essential Items Use of the item Bandage (small) * To hold a gauze and/or sterile dressing in place while covering a small injury. The bandage should be applied and secured with tape* A small bandage can also be […]