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PetWise School Award FAQs

Have some questions about the PetWise School award? Find out what topics are covered, how long it'll take and how it fits into the curriculum

Gastroenteritis (stomach upset) in dogs

Gastroenteritis is a general term for a stomach and gut upsets. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and gut pain.

Urine Scald, Dirty Bottoms and How to Clean a Rabbit

Having a dirty bottom and/or urine scald can lead to serious problems in rabbits, such as skin infections and fly strike.

How to cope with the death of a pet

Advice on making the difficult decision to put your pet to sleep, breaking the news to children, and coping with the loss.

Sunburn in pets

Pets can get sunburnt just like people, especially if they are light coloured or have a thin/patchy coat. Sunburn is painful, causes skin damage, and can lead to certain types of skin cancer.

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.