Care information links

General

Cindy Tittle Moore - Canine FAQs
Dawg Business – Voted one of the best dog blogs around
Dog Training San Diego – Well-researched and readable care advice from food to house-breaking
Dogster – Thorough information and forum over a wide range of dog-related subjects, including nutrition, training, etc.
Leah Robert - Great articles in layman’s terms about do’s and don’ts of dog ownership, and how to tackle common issues
Dolittler/Dogtime – Fact-based blog entries about everything dog related by a veterinary surgeon
My Petcare TV – Care and disease information videos by veterinarians
Will my dog hate me – Blog about everyday care issues by published author Edie Jarolim

First aid

Treetops pet first aid video course and qualification Includes checking vital signs, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, Heimlich manoeuvre, etc. Please not that this course is not free, and nine hours long.
How to give first aid kit to an electrocuted dog (e-How tutorial)
How to make a first aid kit for dogs (by Holly Nash, veterinary surgeon)
How to pack a first aid kit for pets (e-How tutorial)
How to perform first aid on a dog – (e-How tutorial) Please note that it does not cover resuscitation or mouth-to-mouth

Poisoning

As defined by the Treetops first aid course, poison is “Any liquid/solid/gas that is harmful when introduced to the body”. The links below give you more information about the types of substances that can be poisonous to dogs.

How to detect and treat chocolate treat poisoning in dogs (e-How tutorial)
Bad ingredients: Very exhaustive list of every ingredient to avoid giving your dog, and detailed reasons why
Blue algae (in Dutch): Article about cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and its effects
Harmful pet treats – Everyday food that might harm your pet, and why
Poison: ASPCA Poison Control Center, with really complete information about specific poisonous substances and their effect on your dog.

Nutrition

What you might not know about commercial dog food – Dogloverme blog post
Home food for cats and dogs – List of allowed (and beneficial) human food for your critter
Safe chews – Article by Leah Roberts