With a few simple additions, your basic med kit can cover your pet friends as well. Dr Chris shows you what you need...
"Most homes have a basic human first aid kit, but with a few simple modifications, this could become your best mate's, best friend.
Two must haves for your med kit are a torch and a pair of pliers. A torch is very handy for seeing anything that might be stuck in the back of their throat, while the pliers are extremely useful at removing them.
Tweezers, or splinter probes are great for removing thorns or bits of glass stuck in paw pads.
Disposable gloves are a must, especially if there's blood or even more unpleasant fluids.
Bandages are great for cuts and abrasions.
And remember, human antiseptics and painkillers are toxic to pets.
Of course a trip to the vet is always the safest way to ensure your pet stays happy and healthy. Isn't that right Codes?"
How to stop a dog from attacking lizards
So my small dog of about 8 years , keeps on attacking lizards, before she would only bark at them and get very close but recently she attacked one when we were at home,and recently we had found one dead in our backyard.How can I prevent and stop my dog from attaching and harming these reptiles such as blue tongues and other large lizards, as I am afraid of her harming more of them or trying to attack a snake.
Why does my dog sleepwalk?
I have a 12 year old male Russell Terrier x Bichon Frise, and when he sleeps, he will act out his dreams to the point of throwing himself off the couch and biting people near him in his sleep. He never used to do this and it is quite alarming as he could injur himself or others. When this happens he eventually wakes up and looks very disoriented and confused, not to mention he cannot get a restful sleep. This has been happening for the past 6-9 months. When he was younger, when he slept you would often see him move his paw or bark a little as he dreamt, but now he is full on throwing himself around the room whilst still in a dream-like state. Please help!