Vippies Pet First Aid

13/03/2025

🐾 Animal First Aid Courses are BACK! 🐾

You've been asking, so here they are! Our popular Animal First Aid Course is back with new dates for 2025! Whether you're a pet owner, dog walker, or pet professional, this hands-on course will give you the skills and confidence to handle pet emergencies.

💷 Cost? £60 per person

📅 Available Dates:
Tuesday 18th March
Tuesday 22nd April
Tuesday 6th May
Saturday 31st May
Tuesday 17th June
Saturday 21st June
Saturday 19th July
Saturday 27th September
Saturday 4th October
Tuesday 21st October
Tuesday 4th November
*Saturday 22nd November

📩 To book your spot, email: [email protected]
💳 Payment required at the time of booking. You will receive an invoice. Refunds available up to two weeks before the course.

🔗 More info here: vippies.co.uk/animal-first-aid-courses

Spaces fill up fast, so don’t miss out! 🐕🐾💙

03/07/2024

Grass Seed Season and Dog Safety 🌾🐾

Grass seed season is here, and it poses a hidden danger to our pets. These tiny seeds can get stuck in your dog's paws, ears, or eyes, causing infections and severe discomfort.

Preventive Measures:
Always inspect your dog’s paws, ears, and coat after walks.
Keep fur trimmed around sensitive areas with regular grooming.
Choose routes with shorter grass to minimise risk.

Stay vigilant and keep your furry friends safe this season! 🐶💚

01/11/2023

THE CHARITY FIRST AID SESSION IS THIS SATURDAY! 🥳

AND GUESS WHAT? YOU'LL PAY £35 INSTEAD OF £55! 🤩

We have teamed up with Cash for Kids and are holding a special charity Pet First Aid Course on the 4th of November.

If you don't know who Cash for Kids are, they're an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children across the UK. ❤️

As a charity that sits close to the VIPPIES heart, we are so pleased to be fundraising for Cash for Kids once again. Here are the details of the course:
- 4th November
- 10-4pm
- Cherry Willingham Church Hall

Not only do our courses usually cost £55pp but we rarely hold first aid courses on a Saturday so this is one not to be missed! The course will be undergone as usual, using the fantastic ProTrainings curriculum.

Support a charity, save a few pennies, gain some incredible skills and knowledge in pet care and even walk away with a qualification! 🤩

There will also be a cake sale and pre-loved pet item stall for you to enjoy on the day.

To book a remaining spot, contact [email protected]! 📱

22/10/2023

WANT TO LEARN PET FIRST AID? PAY £35 INSTEAD OF £55! 🤩

But this session isn't just any session! We have teamed up with Cash for Kids and are holding a special charity Pet First Aid Course on the 4th of November.

If you don't know who Cash for Kids are, they're an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children across the UK. ❤️

As a charity that sits close to the VIPPIES heart, we are so pleased to be fundraising for Cash for Kids once again. Here are the details of the course:

- 4th November
- 10-4pm
- Cherry Willingham Church Hall

Not only do our courses usually cost £55pp but we rarely hold first aid courses on a Saturday so this is one not to be missed! The course will be undergone as usual, using the fantastic ProTrainings curriculum.

Support a charity, save a few pennies, gain some incredible skills and knowledge in pet care and even walk away with a qualification! 🤩

There will also be a cake sale and pre-loved pet item stall for you to enjoy on the day.

To enquire and book your spot, contact [email protected]! 📱

05/10/2023

IS IT TIME TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR FIRST AID KNOWLEDGE? Join us on Thursday the 19th of October! 🙌

You may not think knowing how to deal with an emergency involving your pet is crucial with the likes of Google by your side, but wouldn't you rather be confident in handling such a situation?

Behold our Animal First Aid Course! From learning CPR techniques to learning about unique hazards in and around the countryside, you could be the reason a dog continues living a happy life. ❤

Here's an insight into what first aid could help you face:

-heat stroke and hypothermia
-dry drowning
-poisoning and stings
-broken bones and spinal injuries
-cuts and blood loss
-bumps and grazes
-tick removal
-bloat
-shock

Where will the course take place? 11-4pm at St Giles Jubilee Hall, Lamb Gardens, Lincoln LN2 4EH
How much does it cost? £55pp

To get booked in, contact [email protected]! 📱

10/09/2023

Now that the kiddies are back at school, it's time to book your Animal First Aid Course! 🤩🤩

We have the following dates available:

-Wednesday 20th September 23 – 11 -4pm at St Giles Jubilee Hall, Lamb Gardens, Lincoln LN2 4EH
-Thursday 28th September 23 – 11 -4pm at St Giles Jubilee Hall, Lamb Gardens, Lincoln LN2 4EH
-Thursday 19th October 23 – 11 -4pm at St Giles Jubilee Hall, Lamb Gardens, Lincoln LN2 4EH
-Thursday 09th November 23 11 -4pm at St Giles Jubilee Hall, Lamb Gardens, Lincoln LN2 4EH

To join us in learning the ropes on animal CPR, bumps and grazes, tick removal, bloat and so much more, the price per person is £55.

This is the ideal event for a pet owner or an individual wanting to start working with animals. Either way, you will learn invaluable skills and knowledge and pet care, ensuring you have their best interests at heart always! 🐶🐱🐭🐰

Get booked in today by contacting [email protected]! 📱

04/08/2023

Let's start the weekend off with some real-talk! 🥰

What is your favourite thing about owning a pet? We'd love to hear in the comments! 👇

26/07/2023

A pet first aid kit you can take anywhere? CORRECT! 😍

🐶 Do you often go on long dog walks with your pooch?
🐶 Do you have a dog-friendly holiday booked?
🐶 Do you tend to take care of others' doggos?
🐱🐰 Do you have other pets to take care of?

Well, what would happen in an emergency? Would you know what to do? Well, the Poorly Paws mini first aid kit will bring you peace of mind no matter where you are with a canine in your care. ❤️

Packed full of goodies, including:
- 4 x Alcohol-Free Sterile Cleansing Wipes
- 1 x Disposable Gloves
- 1 x Tick Remover (3 sizes)
- 1 x Tweezers
- 1 x Saline Solution
- 1 x Disposable Tourniquet
- 1 x Scissors
- 2 x Dressing Pads
- 1 x Torch
- 1 x Conforming Bandage
- 1 x Cohesive Bandage
- 1 x Microporous Tape

Not to mention, this interactive, easy-to-use and fully transportable first aid kit can be strapped to a bag, belt or collar. It's lightweight, waterproof and a nifty friend that you should never leave the house with.

AND IT'S BEING STOCKED AT PET SHOP JOYS! Pick up your Poorly Paws First Aid Kit for just £19.99 at VIPPIES HQ. 😍

12/07/2023

OVERHEATING IN CATS! 🐱🥵

Just like all animals, as well as us, overheating is a major risk for our feline friends.

But the trick is to identify when your cat is overheating before it turns into heatstroke... How? 👇

Watch out for these signs:

-Gums that appear dark red or grey
-High temperature
-Lethargy
-Panting
-Rapid heartbeat
-Restlessness
-Vocalising

If you see any of these signs in your cat, it's time to intervene and do what it takes to cool them down. Whether that be encouraging them to eat, using a fan near them, create icy treats, providing cooling mats, using wet towels, providing shade or simply keeping them indoors.

If you need any advice in heatstroke in your kitty cat, get in touch with your local vet or if you simply just have a question, contact us at [email protected]! 📱

10/07/2023

SUNBURN IN DOGS! ☀️

Now that our first aid courses have taken a break for Summer, it's time to give you som top tips for keeping your pets happy and healthy in the heat! 🥵🐶

Did you know that dogs can become sunburned just like us? 👀

That's right! Harmful UV rays can damage their skin in just an hour. While you shouldn't be walking your dog during the hottest hours of the day, sunburn is still a risk out in the garden and indoors when exposed to rays.

How do you prevent it? 👇

-Use a dog-friendly sun cream or wipes
-Purchase your dog a sunhat to reduce the risk of sunstroke
-Remember to reapply sun cream if your dog runs into water.
-Limit your dog's exposure to the sun

We hope this has helped! If you have any questions about your doggo's health during the Summer months, contact us today at [email protected]! 📱

29/06/2023

WE HAVE ONE LAST FIRST AID CLASS BEFORE THE SUMMER HOLS! 👇

Where? St Giles Jubilee Hall, Lamb Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 4EH. 📍
When? 6th July

The price per person is £55. Come join us to learn invaluable skills and knowledge on your pet's health and well-being. 🐶🐱

You will learn everything from the hazards on dog walks to understanding how to handle emergencies while being taught effective CPR techniques!

We welcome both pet owners and those who work with animals, giving you all industry-standard information and guidance. 🙌

You will be issues a certificate on completion & will be accredited by Pro Trainings which is valid for 3 years. 😍

Get booked in by contacting us at [email protected]! 📱

26/06/2023

STAY VIGILANT OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE! 😮

In fact, it's not actually algae. It's a bacteria group called cyanobacteria...

While you may be thinking a dip in the local lake will cool down your pooch during these hot days, it can be deadly to canines, causing them liver failure in extreme cases!

Therefore, it's important that you stay vigilant. If your dog has ingested this awful bacteria and they're showing signs of poisoning by vomiting, having seizures, collapsing, profusely drooling or struggling to breathe, seek medical attention immediately. 😞

It is said that you should induce vomiting after 2-3 hours of ingesting the water, however, this treatment doesn't always work.

So, think twice about letting your dogs take a dip near such waters! 🐶

18/06/2023

Happy Father's Day to all of our friends, family and followers! 💙

We hope you have the most love-filled day celebrating the important men in your lives.

Love, the VIPPIES First Aid team x

13/06/2023

You have less than two days to book our next course! 👏

Come and join us this Thursday to learn invaluable information on pets and how's best to take care of them.

What do we cover?

-First Aid
-Hazards
-Diets
-Emergency care
-& much, much more

All while learning with like-minded individuals whom you can learn from too.

💷 £55pp
📍St Giles Jubilee Hall, Lamb Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 4EH.
To book, contact us at [email protected]! 📱

11/06/2023

There is still time to join us on Thursday for our next First Aid Course! 🤩

If you want to be the best pet owner or carer that you can be, we recommend this course to everyone and anyone. Why? You learn how to truly care for your pets, especially in times of need. 🙌

From dressing a wound correctly to spotting your pup's pulse, all of this knowledge can make a significant difference to the health and happiness of your furry friends.

Would you like to get clued up on CPR techniques, risks and even know facts that'll make you the best caretaker of animals? Join us on the 15th of June @ 11am-4pm.

💷 £55pp
📍St Giles Jubilee Hall, Lamb Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 4EH.

To book, contact us at [email protected]! 📱

02/06/2023

OUR NEXT FIRST AID COURSE IS ON THE 15TH OF JUNE! 🤩

If you want to be the best pet owner or carer that you can be, we recommend this course to everyone and anyone. Why? You learn how to truly care for your pets, especially in times of need. 🙌

From dressing a wound correctly to spotting your pup's pulse, all of this knowledge can make a significant difference to the health and happiness of your furry friends.

Would you like to get clued up on CPR techniques, risks and even know facts that'll make you the best caretaker of animals? Join us at our next course!

📍St Giles Jubilee Hall, Lamb Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 4EH.

To book, contact us at [email protected]! 📱

31/05/2023

Some solid advice for the Summer months! ☀️

IT'S DARTS SEASON! 🌾

While you may have been looking out for them already, do you know everything there is to know about grass seeds?

-Firstly, dogs & cats are at risk of acquiring grass seeds
-The seed itself can easily and quickly pe*****te the skin in multiple areas of the body
-They cause a lot of pain and discomfort, and in extreme cases, can be fatal
-For the paws, seeds can dig into the flesh between the pads
-Seeds can also burrow deep into ears

To identify whether your little pal has picked up some of these pesky seeds, look out for licking of the paws, lameness, head shaking and excessive scratching, amongst any unusual behaviour. 😔

In fact, we recommend giving your dog a quick check after every walk, and your cats a once over every now and then if they're one to explore outside! ❤

Keep an eye out on our page for more Summer tips. 🐶

24/05/2023

Do you know how to get rid of a tick the RIGHT WAY? 👀

In the Summer months, your pet could be at extreme risk of acquiring ticks, especially if they often go into fields. 😖

And one misconception of how to rid of these nasty critters is to grab the head of the tick and twist. However, this can cause even further plantation!

Instead, use a specialised tick removing tool, grasp it as close to the skin as possible and gently & slowly rotate it anti clockwise, until the entire tick is out.

This way, you won't leave any remains of the critter underneath the skin. When left, you could be at risk of fatal Lyme Disease.

Don't know where to purchase a tick-removing tool? Head over to Pet Shop Joys today at VIPPIES Lincoln HQ! 😃