{"id":229,"date":"2026-05-07T11:23:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/blog\/?p=229"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:25:14","slug":"the-pet-academy-may-newsletter-%f0%9f%8c%b7%f0%9f%90%be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/blog\/the-pet-academy-may-newsletter-%f0%9f%8c%b7%f0%9f%90%be\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pet Academy \u2013 May Newsletter \ud83c\udf37\ud83d\udc3e"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Introduction from Becca Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello everyone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to our May Newsletter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring is such a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors with our pets, and it\u2019s also a fantastic opportunity to refresh our knowledge and skills as pet owners and pet professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At The Pet Academy, we are passionate about providing accessible, practical, and professional pet education for everyone. Whether you\u2019re joining one of our courses, attending a webinar, or learning new pet first aid skills, we\u2019re delighted to have you as part of our growing community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top Tips for Pets This Spring <\/strong><strong>\ud83c\udf3c\ud83d\udc36\ud83d\udc31<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring brings brighter days and more outdoor adventures, but it\u2019s important to keep pets safe during the changing season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring Pet Care Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check flea and tick prevention<\/strong> \u2013 Parasites become more active in warmer weather.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch out for toxic plants<\/strong> \u2013 Spring flowers such as lilies, daffodils, and tulips can be dangerous to pets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep pets hydrated<\/strong> \u2013 Longer walks and warmer temperatures mean pets need plenty of fresh water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be mindful of seasonal allergies<\/strong> \u2013 Some pets can suffer from itchy skin and irritation during spring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspect paws after walks<\/strong> \u2013 Grass seeds and mud can cause discomfort and irritation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upcoming Pet First Aid Courses <\/strong><strong>\u26d1\ufe0f\ud83d\udc3e<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are excited to announce our upcoming <strong>Level 2 Pet First Aid Courses<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saturday 16th May 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Starting at 10am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday 4th July 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Starting at 10am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To book your place, please email:<br><a href=\"mailto:learn@thepetacademy.co.uk\"><strong>learn@thepetacademy.co.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Behaviour Webinar Bundle \u2013 Only \u00a324 <\/strong><strong>\ud83c\udf93<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pet Academy has a fantastic <strong>Behaviour Webinar Bundle<\/strong> available for just <strong>\u00a324<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more here:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/courses\/behaviour-webinar-bundle\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Pet Academy Behaviour Webinar Bundle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our HYO (Host Your Own) Package <\/strong><strong>\ud83c\udfe1\ud83d\udc3e<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn Pet First Aid but nothing is local to you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>Host Your Own<\/strong> course and we will come and teach a small group for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This option is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pet businesses wanting to arrange an event for increased PR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pet businesses wanting to raise funds for charity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charities wanting to raise funds for themselves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local community groups wanting to learn new skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pet businesses and pet charities wanting to gain a qualification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Businesses looking for team-building workshops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more here:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/pet-first-aid-courses\/pet-first-aid-near-me\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Host Your Own Pet First Aid Course<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you so much for reading our May Newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on our social media pages to keep updated with courses, pet care tips, and news!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thepetacademyuk?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Pet Academy Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Wishes,<br>Becca Wilson<br>The Pet Academy \ud83d\udc3e<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction from Becca Wilson Hello everyone, Welcome to our May Newsletter! Spring is such a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors with our pets, and it\u2019s also a fantastic opportunity to refresh our knowledge and skills as pet owners and pet professionals. 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