Pet First Aid Training by Sara

29/04/2026

We are going to be at Dobiefest in June, are you coming for a day out?

It's not just for those with Doberman dogs it's for all dog lovers.

So why are we going? Well it is being held at Arena UK in Allington, so it's only just around the corner from us.

We will be there to let everyone know about the Dog Adventure Centre, what it is we do there and how we aim to help dogs and their owners have a happier more balanced life.

Also we will be spreading the word about the importance of pet owners and pet professionals knowing pet/canine first aid and how it can not only save you a few pennies (or £'s), but also how it could save your dog or pets life in the most of extreme cases.

We will be doing CPR and bandaging demo's throughout the day both in the main arena and from our stand.

It would be great to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones.

Fingers crossed for nice, but not too nice weather!

29/04/2026

We have a pet/canine first aid course running Sun 17th May.

This course is designed for pet owners and pet care professionals alike. The course runs 10am-2:30pm, so feel free to bring lunch to eat, tea & coffee will be available.

Learn basic skills to give you the confidence to deal with the more common occurances you might encounter and the essential skills to get your injured/unwell pet to the vet in the best possible condition.

To book on to this course or one later in the year check out our pet first aid website www.petfirstaidtrainingbysara.co.uk

18/04/2026

If you know anyone that is looking to travel with their pets to Europe/EU this summer please share this with them. They will need more than a pet passport they need an animal health certificate as well

APHA Briefing Note 14/26

Change to Pet Travel Rules and Animal Health
Certificates

Date issued: 17 April 2026

➡️Purpose

1. To inform Official Veterinarians (OV) who hold Official Controls Qualification (Veterinary) (OCQ(V)) – CA (Companion Animals) or SX (Small Animal Exports) of changes to procedures for Pet Travel rules and Animal Health Certificate templates for pet owners travelling to the European Union (EU) with pet dogs, cats and ferrets.

2. The changes to the Pet Travel rules take effect from Wednesday 22 April 2026.

➡️Background

3. From 22 April 2026, new EU rules will apply to the non‑commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets entering the EU from third countries such as Great Britain (GB). Pet owners are advised to check the entry requirements with the relevant authority in the destination country before travel.

4. An EU pet passport, issued to or held by a pet owner who is resident in GB, will no longer be a valid document for travelling with pets from GB to the EU. This applies to EU pet passports issued in an EU Member State or Northern Ireland, including those issued before 22 April 2026. EU pet passports may only be issued to owners whose main residence is within the European Union.

5. GB residents travelling to the EU with a pet dog, cat or ferret will need to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for travel from 22 April 2026.

6. There are no changes to GB entry requirements.

7. More detailed guidance on the changes coming into effect from 22 April 2026 will be published on GOV.UK.

8. As part of the changes to the EU rules, the AHC templates will also be updated. The new AHCs will be published on Improve as soon as possible after 22 April 2026. Up until the new AHCs are available the EU have agreed a transition period where the old AHCs will be accepted for travel into the EU. OVs should start using the new templates as soon as they are available

9. A further APHA Briefing Note will be issued to inform OVs when the new AHC templates will be published.

Further Information

Any queries relating to this briefing note should be sent to: exports@apha.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 0300 201
Issued: April 2026

12/04/2026

I absolutely love this. It’s a great way to show how to remove a tick

April is Pet First Aid Month. Those evil little ticks need to be dealt with, so here’s a step-by-step how-to guide. With big thanks to

09/04/2026

Does your dog like to try and catch bees 🐝?

Especially this time of year they seem to be everywhere. For many dogs, like many humans if they get stung, there’s just a mild irritation or annoyance but it’s nothing serious.

However, for some when they get stung, the swelling is excessive and in severe cases dogs can go into anaphylactic shock.

If your dog starts to show signs of swelling, the best thing you can do is get them to the Vets adap but in order to keep things from going from bad to worse too quickly it’s worth having an ice pack and antihistamines on hand.

If you’ve had dogs for awhile, you know you can’t just use any type of antihistamine. If your dog is already treated with antihistamines for allergies or ear infections then an extra dose can just help ease symptoms while you get to the Vets. Alternatively you will often see and read people recommend Piriton (not Piriteze) as a suitable antihistamine for your dog. If you do go and buy over the pharmacy counter, do not tell them you’re buying it for the Dog as they will then not sell it to you.

If you don’t have an ice pack, remember you can use a cold compress (face cloth or towel soaked in cold water) as an alternative.

If it is a bee, and not a wasp and they’ve left their stinger in your dog, don’t be tempted to pinch it and pull it out, use a credit card or store card to scrape along the surface of the skin to push it out the way it came in. This will stop it injecting any more venom into your dog.