Essential First Aid Plus

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“If My Dog Is Wagging Their Tail, They’re Fine.”

Not necessarily.

Dogs may wag their tails when they are:

✔ Excited

✔ Nervous

✔ Uncertain

✔ Stressed

✔ In pain

Body language tells the full story.

Always consider:

🐾 Ear position

🐾 Posture

🐾 Facial expression

🐾 Breathing

🐾 Movement

A wagging tail doesn’t automatically mean a happy or healthy dog.

👇 Did this surprise you?

SUMMER SAFETY

7 BBQ Foods That Can Send Dogs To The Emergency Vet

Summer BBQ season is here.

Unfortunately, some favourite cookout foods can cause major problems for dogs.

🚫 Corn cobs

🚫 Skewers

🚫 Fat trimmings

🚫 Onions

🚫 Grapes

🚫 Alcohol

🚫 Foods containing xylitol

Corn cobs and skewers are among the most common BBQ-related emergencies because they can become lodged in the digestive tract.

The safest option?

Keep dog treats handy so your pup doesn’t feel left out.

Had a great time teaching this one on one Canine Emergency First Aid for Josefina who is training to be a certified dog groomer! Jasper was as a great model for some of the bandaging scenarios!!! He didn’t want Jack and Sally hogging the spotlight lol. Lots of laughs were had at Jasper’s facial expressions 😃

🚨 TIP TUESDAY 🚨

🐶 Not Every Emergency Looks Dramatic

Have you ever noticed your dog suddenly refusing to jump into the car, avoiding stairs, or sitting down very carefully?

Many owners assume their dog is “just getting older” or “being stubborn.”

Sometimes what you’re seeing is called the “elevator butt” — when a dog lifts their rear end first and slowly raises their front end, almost like an elevator.

⚠️ This can be a warning sign of:

• Back or spinal pain
• Hip or joint injuries
• Abdominal discomfort
• A**l gland problems
• Muscle strains or soft tissue injuries

Other signs to watch for:
🐾 Hesitating before stairs
🐾 Reluctance to jump on furniture
🐾 Sitting crookedly
🐾 Difficulty getting comfortable
🐾 Changes in activity level

The important thing to remember:

👉 Dogs are experts at hiding pain.

A dog doesn’t have to be crying, limping, or yelping for something to be wrong.

Early recognition can help prevent a minor issue from becoming a major one.

❤️ Trust your instincts. If your dog’s movement suddenly changes, it’s worth paying attention.

Have you ever noticed your dog doing the “elevator butt”? Tell us below! ⬇️

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