K9 First Aid Calgary

08/09/2022

Scary! Hope this pup recovers!

FYI
Sudden onset blindness and dilated pupils. This is ivermectin toxicity due to eating a little bit of horse wormer that the horse spat out.

04/04/2022

19/01/2022

Hello All! Hope you can join us this Sat Jan 22 from 2-6pm MST! To register, you must call and confirm your spot. (403) 585-9999.

01/11/2021

Planning an in-person course for December 2021 or January 2022. Any preferred dates?

20/05/2021

It was an honour to be a guest speaker for PALS (Pet Access League Society) today! The human-animal bond is invaluable; a precious gift to us all, especially those who are struggling in life. Because of this, every single person and animal at PALS is so incredibly important to our community as they provide access to this life-enriching connection that would otherwise not be available. Consider supporting PALS or joining their team...

https://www.palspets.com

05/05/2021

Next online course is Saturday June 26th 9am-1pm. Join us if you can!

Would you prefer an evening course option? Say 6-10pm? Comment below or send me a message and we can plan a day/time that fits your schedule!

28/04/2021

Our online event is approaching quickly ~ just a couple more days! Cost is $89 this Sat May 1st 9am-1pm. Registration is necessary so visit www.k9firstaidcalgary.com or contact us and we'll get you set up.

Our courses are taught in a fun and supportive environment where you will learn basic health and care, nutritional needs, parasite control and removal, safe muzzling, vital signs, ear injuries, sliced pads, broken/torn nails, swimmers tail, mouth injuries, eye and head wrapping, bloat, hyper/hypothermia, frostbite, heat stroke, puncture wounds, lacerations, splinting, stabilizing for transport, seizures, CPR, mouth to nose resuscitation, skunk and porcupine run-ins, whelping, common foods/plants poisonous to dogs, building an Elizabethan collar, fish hook injuries, swallowed objects, vomiting and diarrhea, administering medications, and so much more!

27/04/2021

07/02/2021

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03/02/2021

Good dog! Amazing.

HANOVER — A German veterinary clinic has trained sniffer dogs to detect the novel coronavirus in human saliva samples with 94% accuracy.

24/01/2021

LOL

24/01/2021

Experience all the wonderful health benefits of feeding raw to your canine friend!

16/01/2021

Courses scheduled for March 13, April 10, and May 8th. Join us for a fun and educational day and learn how to help your pet in any emergency situation!

15/01/2021

Starting to plan courses for March, hoping things will have settled a little. Keep an eye on our schedule and book a date!

09/12/2020

Due to the recent COVID restrictions, all in-person courses will be postponed until January. Happy Holidays!

31/10/2020

If you worm your horses with Ivermectin - make sure the dogs are left in the house and that any medication spat out by the horses gets thoroughly cleaned up. This pup actually got lucky.

Sudden onset blindness and dilated pupils. This is ivermectin toxicity due to eating a little bit of horse wormer that the horse spat out. She is staying overnight for IV fluids and a detox.

27/10/2020

SO JUST HOW LONG DO YOUR PET’S SHOTS LAST?

Definitely longer than a year!

According to the top pet immunologist (aka vaccine expert) in the world, Dr. Ronald Schultz, Ph.D. – “ Annual revaccination provides no benefit and may increase the risk for adverse reactions.”

What the heck are adverse reactions (or side effects)?
Well according to the other rock star pet immunologist Dr. Jean Dodds: “Side effects from dog vaccinations can occur anywhere from instantly up to several weeks or months later. Vaccines can even cause susceptibility to chronic diseases that appear much later in a dog’s life (Dodd, 2001).

Severe and fatal adverse reactions include:
•Susceptibility to infections.
•Neurological disorders and encephalitis.
•Aberrant behavior, including unprovoked aggression.
•Vaccines are linked to seizures. Distemper, parvovirus, rabies and, presumably, other vaccines have been linked with poly neuropathy, a nerve disease that involves inflammation of several nerves. (Dodds,2001)”

SO HOW LONG EXACTLY DOES YOUR PET’S VACCINE LAST?
According to the recommendations of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), (basically the dudes who set the standards for the vets): “Among healthy dogs, all commercially available [core] vaccines are expected to induce a sustained protective immune response lasting at least 5 yr. thereafter”
Here’s the breakdown of the core vaccines from Dr. Ronald Schultz:

Minimum Duration of Immunity for Canine Vaccines:
Distemper- 7 years by challenge
Parvovirus – 7 years by challenge
Adenovirus – 7 years by challenge
Canine rabies – 3 years by challenge

The moral of the story here, if you have no idea when your pet is due or has been vaccinated, then just run a titer test and this will confirm if you are due, rather than over-vaccinate your poor pet, setting the stage for future problems!

What’s a titer test?
A titer test (pronounced tight-errr) is a laboratory or in-house veterinary test measuring the existence and level of antibodies (necessary to fight off disease) in your pet’s blood. Basically, it’s a test that will tell you whether or not you actually need to vaccinate your pet.

It’s also super useful when making a decision about vaccinating a pet with an unknown vaccination history, or for determining if pets have received immunity from vaccination.

Vaccinating your pet is super important so don’t lose the overall message here: VACCINATE, JUST DON’T OVER-VACCINATE!
According to Dr. Dodds: “Vaccines have achieved many important benefits for companion animals, and has saved more animals' lives than any other medical advance.”

Want more on titer testing? Check it out:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153271303942028&set=pb.509362027.-2207520000.1461100680.&type=3&theater

25/10/2020

Fun class today! Thank you to all my wonderful students and patient patients! ☺️🐾💕🐕

25/10/2020

All set for today’s class!

19/10/2020

Interested to take a course with a family member and only need 1 Emergency First Aid Manual for the two of you? Let us know as we can discount your course and the second person can join us for only $100!

19/10/2020

Our course location for this Sunday October 25 will be at the Water Valley Fire Hall. Located on Hwy 579, south side of the road and just east of the 4-way stop (RR 52) in Water Valley.

19/10/2020

"Deluxe Pet First Aid Kits" available for purchase before or during our Water Valley course on Oct 25.

Deluxe pet first aid kit designed to treat a variety of injuries.
Use for travel or as your primary go-to kit as additional storage in bag allows for customization. Pocket in back is perfect for your wallet-sized CPR card with normal vitals.
Includes key items such as first aid manual, penlight, oral syringe, thermometer and much more.

5 benzalkonium chloride antiseptic towelettes
2 sterile gauze pads (2"x2")
2 sterile gauze pads (3"x3")
1 conforming stretch gauze bandage roll (2")
1 conforming stretch gauze bandage roll (3")
1 cloth tape
2 povidone iodine prep pads
1 paramedic scissors
1 metal forceps/tweezer
1 tick removal tool
2 pairs examination gloves
1 abdominal pad (5" x 9")
12 cotton tip applicators
2 hand cleansing towelettes
1 self-adhering wrap bandage (2")
1 first aid guide for pets
2 sterile non-adherent pads (2"x3")
2 sterile non-adherent pads (3"x4")
1 Mylar emergency rescue blanket
1 eyewash solution (30ml bottle)
2 tongue depressors
1 penlight
1 oral syringe (10cc)
1 thermometer
$65+GST

*Please note that you do not need a kit for the course as we supply everything needed for the day! These are simply available for purchase if you would like a ready-to-go pet first aid kit for home or travel.

19/10/2020

"Basic Pet First Aid Kits" available for purchase before or during our Water Valley course on Oct 25. Includes:

Compact easy to carry water proof case for travel
10 waterproof elastic bandages
10 cotton tip applicators
4 sterile gauze pads (2"x2")
4 alcohol prep pads
4 antiseptic wipes
1 pair examination gloves (large)
1 conforming stretch gauze bandage roll (2")
1 triangle bandage
1 cloth tape
1 scissors (small)
1 brush
1 metal forceps/tweezers
1 tick removal tool
$40+GST (2 left in stock)
*Please note that you do not need a kit for the course as we supply everything needed for the day! These are simply available for purchase if you would like a ready-to-go pet first aid kit for home or travel.

19/10/2020

There are just a couple spots left for our course this Sunday Oct 25 in Water Valley. Cost is $149+GST. Bring your dog for a fun and educational day to practice our hands-on scenarios! www.k9firstaidcalgary.com

25/09/2020

Humour is always welcome here! 😂

14/09/2020

Do you know a regular heart rhythm? What is the normal heart rate for dogs? Would you be able to recognize if your dog is off or there is a problem?