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Hypothermia in Pets
Read our vets' advice on hypothermia in pets, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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First aid for an electric shock in pets
Electric shocks can cause burns, organ damage and death. All pets that have had an electric shock should be checked by a vet because there may be internal/delayed injuries that are not obvious at first.
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Antibiotics for pets
Antibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria. They don’t help with infections caused by other bugs such as viruses.
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First aid for collapsed pets
Collapse can be caused by many different problems including: heart disease, low blood sugar, pain, breathing difficulties, Addison’s disease, blood loss and seizures.
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Steroids for pets
Steroids are a group of medicines that help with a range of conditions in pets. They are most commonly used for reducing inflammation and managing the immune system.
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Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) in dogs
Hot spots can appear anywhere on the body and usually look red, angry and wet.
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Tail docking in dogs
For tail docking to be legal, it must be performed by a vet, puppies must be under five days old, and a certificate must be provided.
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Worms in dogs
Worms are a very common problem and most pet dogs will catch them at some point in their life. Intestinal worms live in the guts, eat your pet’s food and cause damage to the gut lining.
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CPR for Dogs and Puppies
This article tells you how to perform CPR on a dog, but we also recommend that all pet owners learn the technique at a veterinary first aid course.
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CPR for Cats and Kittens
This article tells you how to perform CPR on a cat, but we recommend that all pet owners learn the technique at a veterinary first aid course.
