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Dog &
Puppy First Aid
Traffic Accidents
A traffic accident is probably the
most common cause of serious
injury to a cat or dog. Always
approach the animal with caution,
it may react aggressively because
of the pain.
Move the dog as little as
possible, but if you must move it,
it is probably best to use a
blanket, sliding it underneath the
dog. Seek the assistance of
another person and lift the dog
gently to safety. Check for
heartbeat and any hemorrhaging.
Attempt to stem excessive bleeding
by holding a clean pad or clean
handkerchief over the wound,
binding it tightly with a
makeshift bandage. Call the
nearest vet's surgery to warn of
your arrival.
Burns
The only recommended first aid is
to clean off the offending
substance and immerse the body
part under cold running water for
as long as possible. Seek
professional advice immediately.
Heat Stroke
This occurs most commonly when a
dog has been left alone on a hot
day without ventilation. If your
dog has not already collapsed it
may be panting, vomiting or
frothing at the mouth.
Remove froth and lower the dog's
temperature as soon as possible by
placing or dousing the animal in
cold water. Take the dog to the
vet immediately where it will be
treated with drugs and more cold
water.
Poisoning
Signs of poisoning may include
collapse, muscular twitching,
vomiting, bleeding or convulsion.
Do not hesitate to contact the
vet. Take some of the noxious
substance to the vet with you if
you know what it is. If the dog
has recently swallowed the poison,
try to make it vomit. Salt and
mustard in water will usually work
quickly, or a small piece of
washing soda (sodium carbonate0
pushed down the throat.
Drowning
It is a popular misconception that
all dogs can swim, but this is not
always the case. You must attempt
to empty the dog's lungs of water
as soon as possible. You must
attempt to empty the dog's lungs
of water as soon as possible.
Place the dog's head lower than
its body, open its mouth and begin
to pump the chest by pressing down
on the ribs and releasing the
pressure immediately. Repeat at
five-second intervals.
Choking
Sometimes a piece of stick, bone
or small rubber ball may get stuck
in a dog's throat. Your dog may be
unable to breath as a result and
swift action is necessary.
Open the dog's mouth carefully and
see if you can see the object.
Pumping the chest, as in the case
of drowning (see above) may
dislodge the foreign body, get
your dog to the vet as soon as
possible where the object can be
removed under anesthetic.
Author Bio: Do you have any
problems with your pet? Then why
not send your problem to
DAVID THE
DOGMAN. David is a
Canine Behaviorist who works and
lives in Marbella, Spain. Tel/Fax
(00345) 2883388. His web site is
located at:
http://www.thedogman.net.
David has his own radio and TV
shows, and writes for many
newspapers and magazines. David
has been working with dogs for
many years and started his career
in Israel, working on the Border
Police. He has been involved in
all forms of training, including
air sea rescue, air scent work,
and has trained dogs for finding
drugs. David has devoted the past
10 years to studying behavior and
the very passive approach. He does
not use choke chains, check
chains, or any form of aggression.
David The Dogman is available
for private consultations in your
home, for further details
telephone; Tel; (95) 2883388
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