Pawsitively Purrfect Training Academy

07/07/2025

***NEW COURSE DATES RELEASED***

Book now on our Pet First Aid Training Course, 2nd August 2025

Our courses are suitable for Pet Professionals, Pet Lovers and Pet Owners and are CPD accredited.

Our class sizes are kept small to ensure everyone gets the maximum benefit from the training and every opportunity to engage and ask questions.

Pet First Aid Level 2 £60 inclusive of VAT (or include a Premium Pet First Aid Kit with waist bag for +£12).

Payment details will be sent once booking is made. Booking will be confirmed once payment is made.

Course content includes:

🐾The importance of Veterinary care
🐾Checking your pets health
🐾Keeping your pet safe in an emergency
🐾Avoiding pet injuries
🐾Recognising and dealing with pet injuries and illnesses
🐾Car accidents
🐾Respiratory problems and choking
🐾Pet rescue breathing
🐾CPR
🐾Drowning
🐾Shock
🐾Fractured/broken bones
🐾Bleeding
🐾Dressings and bandages
🐾Bloat
🐾Pyometra
🐾Burns
🐾Seizures
🐾Parasites
🐾Dealing with cats and small animals
🐾Travelling with your pets
And much more.

Each course is CPD certified and you will receive:

🐾 A student pack including hard printed manual
🐾 A sealed first aid demo pack for use on the course, personal to you

Following successful completion of the course, you will receive:

🐾 A free login to the website with downloadable student manual, video content, Certified CPD Evidence Based Learning Statement, a wealth of information and other courses
🐾 Optional free weekly refresher video emails
🐾 Reminder when your training is due to be renewed
🐾 You will also receive a certificate

Demand is high so book now to secure your place.

https://www.procourses.co.uk/facilitators/13964-pawsitively-purrfect-pet-services-christina-o-donnell

Note that you can upgrade to the iPET Level 3 qualification. Please message for details.

04/07/2025

❗️- Practice makes purr-fect! 🐈‍⬛ Our trainees working hard and learning how to keep kitties looking their best.

22/06/2025

Sound advice.

🐕HEATSTROKE IN DOGS🐕

We've been banging on about this for years! HEATSTROKE is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY! Fortunately, now more and more professionals are communicating the same message!

Whilst the need for rapid cooling with COLD water (1-15°C) has been recognised for decades in equestrian and human medicine, the dog world has lagged behind, and very poor information still circulates. e.g. "cool the paws", "cover with wet towels", "avoid cold water as it will cause shock"

THE KEY MESSAGES ARE............

💦"WET THEN VET"💦

💦"COLD WATER IMMERSION" (1-15°C)💦
(If you can't immerse, keep pouring ANYTHING COLD over the dog - hose, soft drinks, milk, etc)

💦Dogs die of heatstroke because they were NOT COOLED QUICKLY ENOUGH, NOT BECAUSE THEY WERE COOLED!

♨️RISK FACTORS FOR HEATSTROKE IN HOT WEATHER♨️

♨️Large dogs
♨️DOUBLE-COATED breeds
♨️Brachycephalic breeds
♨️June, July, August (UK)
♨️Exercise, being outdoors, left in cars

EDIT: - If a dog is PANTING, it's struggling to control its body TEMPERATURE! 💦HOSE IT TO COOL IT DOWN!💦

❤️PLEASE SHARE - Spread accurate information; potentially save a dogs life!❤️

CHECK OUT FREE RESOURCES HERE: https://askanimalweb.com/managing-dogs-in-hot-weather/

Welfare in the Heat: https://askanimalweb.com/heat-welfare/

If you don't believe me, look at the research: Beard S, Hall EJ, Bradbury J, Carter AJ, Gilbert S, O'Neill DG. Epidemiology of heat-related illness in dogs under UK emergency veterinary care in 2022. Vet Rec. 2024;e4153. https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/vetr.4153

12/06/2025

With the weather heating up, we might start to see more buzzy friends around so it's important to know what to do if your little one is strung🐝

If your dog was stung in the mouth (we all know they love to try catch them) it's important to contact your vet practice immediately! However, not all stings need to be seen, and most stings can be dealt with at home. So what do you do?

Quickly remove the sting using a credit card to scape it out, scape from below the venom sac and don't squeeze or pull the string out. This can release more venom and prolong the irritation.

Hold a cold clean tea towel against the sting to reduce the swelling. Ice is good to soothe the site but be careful not to shock your dog with the sudden tempature change

Some stings can result in an allergic reaction so it is improtant to contact your vet practice if you start seeing signs of an allergic reaction (see our previous post)💙

03/06/2025

Wise words indeed...

🐾✨ QUALIFICATIONS - DID YOU KNOW? ✨🐾

Not all cat groomers are created equal! 😺✂️ Before booking your kitty in for a pamper session, it’s super important to check if your groomer is actually qualified 🧐📜

In the UK, recognised qualifications for pet grooming are from:
🎓 City & Guilds
🎓 IPET Network

These aren’t just pretty certificates – they mean your groomer has trained properly in things like feline behaviour 🐈‍⬛, safe handling 🧤, skin & coat health 🧼, and how to keep your cat calm & comfy 😽💗

🐾 A diploma from a grooming school without these certifications does NOT mean someone is a qualified groomer ❌ It might sound official, but it doesn’t meet the industry-recognised standard. That’s like getting a gold star sticker and calling it a degree 🎖️😅

💸 Yes, qualified groomers might charge more than someone without training… but you’re paying for:
✔️ Peace of mind 😌
✔️ Safety & welfare first 🏥
✔️ Knowledge that could prevent injury or stress 💔
✔️ A properly pampered, happy cat! 🛁🐾

Unqualified groomers? They may not even know how to spot signs of distress or medical concerns 😿🚫 It’s just not worth the risk.

At AristoCat Care, I take your cat’s wellbeing seriously — because they’re not just pets, they’re family 🏡🐱💕

29/05/2025

***LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE***

We have 2 spaces left on our first aid course on 7th june, Book now on our Pet First Aid Training Course

Our courses are suitable for Pet Professionals, Pet Lovers and Pet Owners and are CPD accredited.

Our class sizes are kept small to ensure everyone gets the maximum benefit from the training and every opportunity to engage and ask questions.

Pet First Aid Level 2 £60 inclusive of VAT (or include a Premium Pet First Aid Kit with waist bag for +£12).

Payment details will be sent once booking is made. Booking will be confirmed once payment is made.

Course content includes:

🐾The importance of Veterinary care
🐾Checking your pets health
🐾Keeping your pet safe in an emergency
🐾Avoiding pet injuries
🐾Recognising and dealing with pet injuries and illnesses
🐾Car accidents
🐾Respiratory problems and choking
🐾Pet rescue breathing
🐾CPR
🐾Drowning
🐾Shock
🐾Fractured/broken bones
🐾Bleeding
🐾Dressings and bandages
🐾Bloat
🐾Pyometra
🐾Burns
🐾Seizures
🐾Parasites
🐾Dealing with cats and small animals
🐾Travelling with your pets
And much more.

Each course is CPD certified and you will receive:

🐾 A student pack including hard printed manual
🐾 A sealed first aid demo pack for use on the course, personal to you

Following successful completion of the course, you will receive:

🐾 A free login to the website with downloadable student manual, video content, Certified CPD Evidence Based Learning Statement, a wealth of information and other courses
🐾 Optional free weekly refresher video emails
🐾 Reminder when your training is due to be renewed
🐾 You will also receive a certificate

Demand is high so book now to secure your place.

https://www.procourses.co.uk/facilitators/13964-pawsitively-purrfect-pet-services-christina-o-donnell

Note that you can upgrade to the iPET Level 3 qualification. Please message for details.

20/05/2025

Our Fast Track to iPET Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management is still reduced this offer will not last forever.

All based in your own salon / workspace so no disruption to you. Theory can mostly be done remote and you are given full support.

Price is based on level of experience (you must have been grooming for a minimum of 1 year to be eligible).

Contact us now for a personal quote on 01475 742142 or drop the page a message.

20/05/2025

Top Tip Tuesday 😊- Feeding before grooming or exercise

Thinking of feeding your dog before their grooming appointment?
You might want to hold off just a wee bit…

Just like us, dogs can feel queasy when they’ve eaten right before something active – and grooming is no exception. From baths and blow dries to standing on the table, there’s a fair bit of movement involved.

Here’s why a full tummy can cause trouble:
• Risk of nausea or being sick, especially during drying or handling
• Tummy upset from nerves or excitement
• Discomfort lying on their side or back if they’re feeling full
• Gastric Torsion – a condition called gastric torsion (especially in deep-chested breeds) where the stomach twists after eating followed by activity. It’s rare, but it can be life-threatening. Another cause of gastric torsion can be once a day a feeding.

The same goes for walkies – it’s best to leave at least an hour or two after eating before heading out for exercise or bringing them to the salon.
We always want your dog to feel safe, settled and comfy throughout their groom or day to day excercise
A calm tummy = a smoother experience for everyone.

14/05/2025

Cat Grooming Training in process🐈, Look how relaxed they cats are 😃 We only deploy and teach holistic methods, As you can see no scruffing and no restrain used ❤️

05/05/2025

***NEW COURSE DATES RELEASED***

Book now on our Pet First Aid Training Course, 7th June 2025 or 2nd August 2025

Our courses are suitable for Pet Professionals, Pet Lovers and Pet Owners and are CPD accredited.

Our class sizes are kept small to ensure everyone gets the maximum benefit from the training and every opportunity to engage and ask questions.

Pet First Aid Level 2 £60 inclusive of VAT (or include a Premium Pet First Aid Kit with waist bag for +£12).

Payment details will be sent once booking is made. Booking will be confirmed once payment is made.

Course content includes:

🐾The importance of Veterinary care
🐾Checking your pets health
🐾Keeping your pet safe in an emergency
🐾Avoiding pet injuries
🐾Recognising and dealing with pet injuries and illnesses
🐾Car accidents
🐾Respiratory problems and choking
🐾Pet rescue breathing
🐾CPR
🐾Drowning
🐾Shock
🐾Fractured/broken bones
🐾Bleeding
🐾Dressings and bandages
🐾Bloat
🐾Pyometra
🐾Burns
🐾Seizures
🐾Parasites
🐾Dealing with cats and small animals
🐾Travelling with your pets
And much more.

Each course is CPD certified and you will receive:

🐾 A student pack including hard printed manual
🐾 A sealed first aid demo pack for use on the course, personal to you

Following successful completion of the course, you will receive:

🐾 A free login to the website with downloadable student manual, video content, Certified CPD Evidence Based Learning Statement, a wealth of information and other courses
🐾 Optional free weekly refresher video emails
🐾 Reminder when your training is due to be renewed
🐾 You will also receive a certificate

Demand is high so book now to secure your place.

https://www.procourses.co.uk/facilitators/13964-pawsitively-purrfect-pet-services-christina-o-donnell

Note that you can upgrade to the iPET Level 3 qualification. Please message for details.

05/05/2025

Keep an eye out for grass seeds. After your dog has been in a greasy area, check ears and between the pads and toes especially. But a good brush over is a good idea as these are very pointy and sharp, and can embed themselves in the skin or be inhaled easily.