Lily Ridge K9 First Aid Training

07/12/2023

We are booking Canine Health Canada first aid courses! Contact us to schedule your class today.

06/18/2023

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads! 💙

Happy Father's Day 💙

Wishing you an incredible day of celebration!

What are you up to today? ❤️

06/11/2023

Getting ready to set up at the Manitoba Pet Expo tomorrow! 🐾 Swing by the table and let’s chat about scheduling a Canine Health Canada first aid course.

01/02/2023

Are you a snow bird? Do you travel with your dog?

Here are 5 safety tips for taking your dog along on your vacation.
1️⃣ Keep your dog in the back seat ideally in a crate. Carriers should be large enough for your dog to stand up and turn around in.
2️⃣ Make sure heads stay inside the vehicle at all times!
3️⃣ Feed your dog a small, light meal about four hours before leaving to help reduce car sickness. If you are flying, give them some water just before you board.
4️⃣ If you're driving, schedule rest stops every 2-4 hours for bathroom breaks and exercise.
5️⃣ If you are flying, ask about bringing your dog onto the plane as carry-on and keep them with you under the seat in front of you. (This is more for small dogs. Large dogs typically have to fly in cargo.)

12/31/2022

Happy New Year! 🥳
As we all wrap up 2022, add your favourite memory from this year in the comments.

12/30/2022

News Years Fritters (Portzelky or Oliebollen) are a fun and delicious New Year's tradition. But did you know they are EXTREMELY dangerous for dogs? ⚠️

Raisins and currants are highly toxic to dogs. Although it is unknown why they are so toxic, eating them can cause kidney failure which is fatal.

Some of the signs to watch for include...
☠️ Weak and Lethargic
☠️ Loss of Appetite
☠️ Vomiting and Diarrhea
☠️ Dehydration
☠️ Abdominal Tenderness
☠️ Change in urination

If your dog shows any of these symptoms, or you see your dog ingest something they shouldn't, call you veterinarian immediately.

12/21/2022

What is on your puppies Santa List this year? 🎅🏻🎄

12/12/2022

Joking aside… Letting your dog drink the water from the Christmas trees can be dangerous.

Other than the obvious danger of the tree getting knocked over, pesticides, fertilizers, and preservatives used to grow the tree can leach into the water.

Keep up it thirsty pets safe this Christmas by making sure to cover your tree stand. 🐾

12/03/2022

Yes! This right here!!! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

‼️ WARNING ⛔️

GET RID OF THOSE AIR FRESHENERS!

NO, most plug ins, gels, and sprays are NOT SAFE for your dog and can be causing them harm 🐕‼️

Why?!

Most forms of air fresheners, even those marketed as “natural”, can be very toxic to dogs, and to us!

According to Dr. Mahaney, one of the main offenders in the ingredient list for most air fresheners are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). VOCs are organic chemicals that have a high v***r pressure at room temperature due to a low boiling point. This causes these compounds to easily ev***rate from a solid or liquid form into the air. This transformation is called volatility. In other words, volatility is just what air fresheners are meant to do: break down from one form and dissipate into the air, thereby changing its scent.

These substances can cause a laundry list of maladies, like asthma and cancer, and can affect the blood, brain, heart, liver, kidneys, skin, and the respiratory and nervous systems of both people and their pets.

So, how do you know if the products you use around your home are relatively safe?

Check with the aspca poison control center - https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

A pet exposed to toxic chemicals might cough, sneeze, produce a nasal discharge, or suffer from vomiting, diarrhea,lethargy, or lack of appetite.

If in doubt - see your Vet, and switch to an air purifier hepa system or do your research on dog safe cleaning formulas you can make at home.

www.caninehealthcanada.com

11/11/2022

Today we thank and honour those who gave so we could be free. Thank you for every sacrifice you made for this great country. 🇨🇦

10/08/2022

😂 Probably...

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08/26/2022

It’s ! Share a pic of your dog in the comments. Let’s see those puppies! 🐶

08/12/2022

Thoughts?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-pets-surgery-ban-1.6548524?fs=e&s=cl&fbclid=IwAR1hkfDcs3SWfZZzfbAox5oRsdptNzULj0XXpVeyYH86AgdqqYbJtmgxw8E

The regulation, which will come into effect in 18 months, prohibits declawing, devocalization, tail docking and ear cropping of cats and dogs, in addition to new standards of care for other animals.

07/01/2022

🇨🇦 HAPPY CANADA DAY! 🇨🇦

05/30/2022

And they aren’t wrong. 💕🐾

05/20/2022

❤️❤️❤️

Donate. Volunteer. Foster. Adopt. ❤️🤍

04/27/2022

😂😂😂

04/17/2022

Happy Easter! 🐣

04/06/2022

03/22/2022

Congratulations to this amazing group of Dog Owners who completed the Canine Health Canada Emergency First Aid course this weekend! 🎉

And a huge thank you to Bradford Dogs for hosting! 🐾

03/04/2022

🚨We have added 3 more spots!🚨

This is your last chance to get in on the CHC Canine Emergency First Aid course this month at Bradford Dogs in Winnipeg!

02/28/2022

🩺 Do you know how to PROPERLY take your dog’s vitals?

🩺 Do you know what NORMAL vitals are for your dog?

🩺 Do you know what ABNORMAL vitals might mean for your dog?

🐾 The Vital Signs can give us a lot of information about our dogs. If you can’t answer YES to all of these questions, it is time to take an Canine Health Canada First Aid course! 🙌🏼 Contact me to book one today.

02/22/2022

🔥MARCH 20🔥

We are so excited to bringing the CHC Canine Emergency First Aid course to Bradford Dogs!

Join us for a full day of hands-on learning in a fun and supportive environment.

Price: $149 plus GST

11/23/2021

💥✨BLACK FRIDAY DEAL✨💥
Call/ Text to schedule a Canine Health Canada course in your area!

BLACK FRIDAY STARTS TODAY! 😎
We have some pawsome deals for 2021!

20% off ALL in-person classes

20% off gift certificates 🙌 (time to get some Christmas shopping done for the dog lovers in your life!)🎄

20% off Instructor training (plus 2 demo dogs and 2 free manuals!!)🤯

The fine print:
1. Offer valid now through to Cyber-Monday (November 29).
2. New registrations/purchases only

visit www.caninehealthcanada.com for class listings, shopping, and instructor training information! Available Canada and US-wide

11/14/2021

If you’re in the market for a new leash. 🐕 Some excellent points about retractable leashes. 🐾

About retractable leads - I have had many requests to post my thoughts on retractable leads, so here goes.....

Retractable leads seem to be rising in popularity and I understand that many people are firmly attached to using them, but please read below.

When used properly, a retractable lead can allow a well trained dog to have a little more freedom to move around, sniff and do their business, while the owner is comfortable knowing they can’t run off. They can be handy for things like bathroom breaks at night or if you are sitting in a quiet park and want to give your dog a little more freedom.

Unfortunately, they are usually not used correctly and can be very dangerous.

THEY DO NOT TEACH PUPPIES OR DOGS HOW TO WALK NICELY ON A LEASH - Retractable leashes do the very opposite as they teach your dog that pulling extends the lead. Unless your dog is trained to walk nicely beside you, they will want to make use of the length of the leash and run ahead of you.

RISK OF ROPE INJURIES TO DOGS & PEOPLE - Most retractable leashes are made from thin nylon cord which can cause burns, serious cuts or strangulation. There have been many cases of amputation of fingers, limbs and tails after being entangled – if you need evidence, have a quick Google.

The bottom photo was posted on FB by Columbia Animal Hospital and shows an awful injury caused to a client who grabbed the lead to try to pull their dog away from danger.

These leashes can easily trip a person or tangle a dog with another dog, which is also very dangerous.

RISK OF NECK INJURIES TO A DOG – if the mechanism is unlocked, and a dog runs to the end of the line quickly, it will jerk backwards quickly and can cause serious damage their neck and/or spine.

THEY ALLOW YOUR DOG TO RUN TOWARDS DANGER – some retractable leads extend many metres, which gives too much freedom and may allow a dog to get far enough away from a human to run into danger. For example, they may run onto a road or approach another dog or human. Larger dogs have been known to break the cord to chase something such as a bike..

THEY STRESS OTHER DOG OWNERS AND DOGS - many people do not want another dog suddenly running up to their dog. This can be very stressful for owners of reactive or nervous dogs who are trying to give their dog space from other dogs. Letting your dog ‘say hello’ to an unknown dog without asking the owner, is always risky. No matter how friendly your dog is, please remember the other dog may not be.

Thanks for reading!

** bottom photo credit – Columbia Animal Hospital

11/11/2021

Never forget the sacrifices made. Freedom isn’t free. 🎖 Never forget. ♥️

09/17/2021

🤣 Do you leave the little red dot or do have to clean up notifications right away? 📱

08/28/2021

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08/27/2021

🤣🤣🤣 Which one is your favourite? 🐾