Allwinds Dog First Aid

Allwinds Dog First Aid A fun and interactive dog first aid course for dog parents, carers and professionals. Course CPD accredited. Qualified veterinary nurse.
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Taught by a qualified veterinary nurse in a relaxed environment with plenty of hands on practical elements. Dog first aid tutor and course leader.

Short but sweet! Thank you Claire for organising and for all those that turned out on a dreadful evening. Hope the pub h...
15/11/2025

Short but sweet! Thank you Claire for organising and for all those that turned out on a dreadful evening. Hope the pub had a welcoming drink after.

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Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of us are wrong . ❤️🐾
12/11/2025

Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of us are wrong . ❤️🐾

So, the day that every dog parent hopes never arrives. This morning we had to help our assistant director Bryn over the ...
11/11/2025

So, the day that every dog parent hopes never arrives. This morning we had to help our assistant director Bryn over the rainbow bridge after bravely battling lymphoma. We are beyond devastated 💔 🐾
Bear with us while we navigate the stormy seas of grief. We have lost our compass, our anchor.

Remembering those that have served and still serve, lest we forget. 💜
09/11/2025

Remembering those that have served and still serve, lest we forget. 💜

Small Business SundaySo, I have borrowed this idea from a friend (thank you Claire from Pawsitively Peaceful )As someone...
09/11/2025

Small Business Sunday

So, I have borrowed this idea from a friend (thank you Claire from Pawsitively Peaceful )
As someone who runs a small business, most of the time I feel honoured and priviledged to be able to do what I do but, there are times when this can be a struggle and I am sure there are people out there who feel the same. Lets help each other out. On Small Business Sunday, if you have a pet related business, dog walking, grooming, trainer, hydrotherapist etc pop your details in the comments with any links, let us know who you are, what you do and we will follow you. All we ask is that you follow us back and any others who post their details. Can't wait to see who drops by! And, if you have added your business before, we would love to hear from you again!
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07/11/2025

If your dog is stressed out by fireworks, then keep things quiet for the next few days!

Not only can stress affect behaviour in the moment, it can lower thresholds in the days that follow a significantly stressful event.

Take extra precaution, especially within social contexts:

🧒 Around children
🐶 🧍‍♂️ Unfamiliar dogs and people
💉 Visiting the vet visits
🍖 Even interactions between familiar dogs can be at more risk of conflict, especially around resources.

🪮 Stress can make dogs more sensitive to touch. For dogs with existing sensitivities, extra caution should be taken within contexts such as grooming, administering topical medications, putting on walking equipment etc.

🗣️ If your dog is reactive on walks, their threshold will likely be lower. Increase your distance from triggers initially, so you can observe if your dog’s tolerance is where it was prior to fireworks. This will help prevent you accidentally setting any progress back.

🔉 If your dog particularly struggles with fireworks, you may see sound their sensitivity generalise to other sounds.
This can commonly include the sound of building works or car doors shutting on walks or outside of the home, as examples.

🎶 Play back ground sound at home and consider walking your dog somewhere more quiet as often as possible for the next few days.

06/11/2025

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 8th December 2025 7pm
Are you...
In the dog/pet business? Do you run this on your own? Would you like to meet up with others doing the same thing for an informal get together? At the last meet up we, networked, shared ideas, had a laugh and ate good food! We even had some canine company too!. 🐾
You don't have to eat, (or drink) just come along for some friendly company for a few hours.
Gentlemen, this isn't just for the ladies, you are more than welcome to join us!
No need to book, just turn up.
We would love to see even more of you at the December meet up!
Christmas attire optional!
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04/11/2025

Emergency appeal: negative stocks are critical! 😔🩸

Our stocks of negative blood are at critical levels. This means we need to collect more blood from dogs with a negative blood type, as it can be given to any dog in an emergency 🚨

We have over 750 negative blood typed donors in our pack. If each of these dogs donated once before the end of this year, we’d have more than enough blood to help every vet and dog in need 🤯

If your dog is a negative, please consider booking an appointment at a donation session near you soon. We really need you and your wonderful dog to come along and make a lifesaving difference 🙏

And if you know anyone with one of these breeds that are more likely to have negative blood type, please help us to spread the word 👇

🐶 Airedale Terrier, American Bulldog, Basset Hound, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Boxer, Curly Coated Retriever, Dobermann, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Bull Terrier, Flat Coated Retriever, German Shepherd, Greyhound, Lurcher, Saluki, Old English Sheepdog, Weimaraner 🐶

Thank you for your support ❤️

Dangers of Fallen FruitIn the UK, at autumn time, fallen fruit can pose several dangers to dogs, primarily due to fermen...
30/10/2025

Dangers of Fallen Fruit
In the UK, at autumn time, fallen fruit can pose several dangers to dogs, primarily due to fermentation, toxic seeds, stones, and mould.
⚠Alcohol poisoning
As fruit rots and ferments on the ground, its natural sugars produce ethanol (alcohol). If a dog ingests fermented fruit, it can cause alcohol poisoning, with symptoms appearing within an hour.
➡Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, disorientation, wobbliness, tremors, and in severe cases, seizures or coma.
⚠Toxic seeds and stones
The pits, seeds, and stones of many common fruits, particularly stone fruits, can be hazardous.
⚠Cyanide poisoning: The seeds and stones of apples, cherries, plums, peaches, and apricots contain a compound called amygdalin, which releases cyanide when crushed or chewed.
⚠Obstruction: Hard, indigestible stones can cause blockages in the digestive system, especially in smaller dogs. A blockage can be life-threatening and may require emergency surgery.
⚠Choking: The size and shape of stones can also pose a choking hazard.
⚠Mould and harmful toxins
Mould can quickly develop on fallen fruit, producing mycotoxins that are dangerous to dogs.
➡Symptoms: Ingestion of mouldy food can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, tremors and seizures.
⚠Digestive upset - Even if the fruit itself is not toxic, consuming a large quantity of overly ripe or unfamiliar fruit can cause digestive issues.
➡Symptoms: Bloating, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Preventing access to fallen fruit:
✅Clear your garden regularly
✅Supervise dogs on walks closely
✅Secure compost to keep dogs out

Contact your vet immediately if you think your dog has eaten any fallen fruit

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Did you know...It takes on average 3000 views and 50 shares for a dog needing a new home to find one.It costs us nothing...
30/10/2025

Did you know...

It takes on average 3000 views and 50 shares for a dog needing a new home to find one.
It costs us nothing to view and share posts from charities or rescue centres etc so, lets see how many of us can help with that.

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