Essential First Aid Plus

09/04/2026

08/31/2026

💙 A Little Life Update… 💙

I want to apologize for the inconsistency here lately! I know I haven’t been posting as regularly as I normally do, and there’s a good reason…

I’m moving! 🏡🐴📦

Between packing, organizing, moving my horse, figuring out all the logistics, and keeping up with everything else, life has been a little hectic lately! 😅

I’m doing my best to keep everything going behind the scenes, but social media has definitely taken a back seat for a little while.

Thank you for your patience and for continuing to support Essential First Aid Plus and my long-lining work. ❤️

Once the dust settles, I’ll be back to sharing first aid tips, upcoming courses, long-lining adventures, and more!

New chapter. Same passion. Just a little more chaos in between. 😉🐴❤️

Thanks for sticking with me!

08/31/2026

Their later years deserve extra care. ❤️

Tomorrow, Canine Health Canada launches a program devoted entirely to supporting senior dogs—and the people who love them.

Senior Canine Health & Wellness is practical, compassionate and designed to help dog owners feel more confident about the changes that come with aging.

Recognize changes earlier.

Support comfort and independence.

Know when to act.

Be better prepared for the hardest days.

Launching tomorrow. 🐾 www.caninehealthcanada.com

08/29/2026

🐾 NEW COURSE COMING SOON! 🐾

I’m considering adding Senior Canine Health & Wellness to my course offerings! 🐶❤️

I’m not certified in this course yet, but if there’s enough interest, I’ll be pursuing the certification to bring this valuable education to you.

This course would focus on helping owners better understand the changing needs of their senior dogs and how to support their health, comfort, and overall wellness as they age.

📅 Potentially coming September 1

Would you be interested in taking this course?
Drop a 🐾 or comment YES below if you’d like to see it offered!

Your interest will help me decide whether to make it happen! ❤️🐕

08/29/2026

Introducing Senior Canine Health & Wellness. 🐾

This new instructor-led program was created for the people who want to give their dogs the best possible care throughout their later years.

Participants will learn how to:

• Recognize subtle physical and behavioral changes
• Support mobility, comfort and independence
• Understand changes in sleep, senses and cognition
• Monitor nutrition, hydration and daily wellbeing
• Know when a change can be monitored—and when veterinary care is needed
• Prepare for emergencies and difficult future decisions
The course also includes a comprehensive participant manual and companion care journal to use at home.

Coming September 1 from Canine Health Canada. Listings in a variety of cities across Canada, and we will always come to you with 10 or more participants!

08/28/2026

Wasps and hornets are extra bad this year!! Keep a close eye on your pet and if you notice any life-threatening symptoms get to a vet immediately

08/26/2026

This tick has been hanging around for us to show people for a while. After months in a sealed container with no additional feeding she laid eggs. This gives you an idea of how long a tick can be dormant and how many eggs one female can lay. Remember ticks bloom again in the fall so keep up with prevention.

Credit to South Shore Veterinary Clinic

08/26/2026

Is it aging—or is something changing?

Slower walks. More sleep. Hesitation before using the stairs. A little less patience when being touched.

Changes in senior dogs are often subtle, gradual and easy to dismiss as “just getting older.” But noticing what has changed from your dog’s usual baseline can help you respond sooner and support them more comfortably.

A brand-new Canine Health Canada program is coming September 1—created to help dog lovers recognize changes, adapt daily care and feel more prepared for the years ahead. 🐾

08/25/2026

🐾 Would you know what to do if your dog’s emergency happened RIGHT NOW? 🐾

When an emergency happens, there may not be time to Google what to do or wait until you reach the veterinarian.

Knowing canine first aid can help you stay calm, recognize an emergency, and provide those critical first steps while getting your dog the veterinary care they need. ❤️🐶

From choking and stopped breathing to bleeding, broken bones, poisoning, drowning and other emergencies — your knowledge could make a difference.

🩹 Learn it.
🐾 Practice it.
❤️ Be prepared.

Take a canine first aid course. Because the best time to learn what to do in an emergency is BEFORE you need it.

📚 Hands-on learning
🐕 Practice emergency scenarios
❤️ RECOVER CPR & mouth-to-snout resuscitation
🩹 Emergency wound treatment
🚨 Unconscious pet response
🐾 And much more!

Don’t just hope you’ll know what to do. Be prepared to provide the FIRST AID.

08/24/2026

Have you heard of a Titer Test?

Titer Testing has been growing in popularity among dog owners in the recent years.

What is a Titer Test though?

Also known as a serologic testing it is a measures the concentration of antibodies in the dog’s blood for different virus’. A dogs immune system produces antibodies to fight different virus’ they may contract, and a titer test is checking to see what level of protection the dog has against different diseases.
It is done by taking a blood sample and having it analyzed. The results let your veterinarian know whether the dog is protected or a booster vaccination is required.

The benefit is that you are avoiding over-vaccination and reducing the risk of potential side affects from the vaccinations themselves. The downside is that it can be expensive, more expansive than the booster vaccination.
Please consult your veterinarian for more information about whether titer testing is a good option for your dog 🐾 credit to Canine Health Canada