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First Aid Treatment for Dogs
First Aid Treatment for Dogs
While there is no substitute for veterinary care, especially when your dog is seriously hurt or injured, there are many things you can do to save your dog’s life and make him feel comfortable. The care and attention that you give to your dog during the first few minutes of an emergency can make all the difference between life and death.
Having the basic knowledge of giving first aid treatment for dogs is crucial in that time between the beginning of the emergency and upon arriving at your vet’s office. However, do not use first aid treatments as a way of delaying much needed professional help. A more prolonged treatment can only be applied if you cannot reach medical care immediately.
In order to properly administer first aid treatments, it is important to plan ahead and have the necessary supplies on hand placed in a convenient location. Do not wait for the emergency to happen before you start putting together tools and remedies or to start reading “how to do it” manuals. By being prepared, you can help keep small problems from turning into big ones.
First aid supplies
The following are list of supplies that you need to have available in case of an emergency. You can either buy first aid kits at online catalogs or pet stores, or you can stock up on your own.
Here is what a first aid kit should include:
Ammonia water
Hydrogen peroxide
Antibiotic treatment
Hydro cortisone ointment
Eyewash
Antihistamine liquid.
Adhesive tape
Absorbent cotton
Gauze rolls or pads
Scissors (preferably with rounded tips)
Tweezers
Rectal thermometer
Syringes (without the needle) for giving oral medications
Two blankets (thick and strong)
Elastic bandages
Enema bag
Soap
Plastic bowl for preparing dilutions.
It is also important to have your vet’s phone number available as well as the phone number of an emergency weekend visit or nighttime vet. You will also need a veterinary first aid manual to know exactly what to do in time of crisis.
As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to make sure your dog is happy and healthy. This is not always an easy job because dogs are curious and intelligent creatures with a tendency to get themselves into all kinds of trouble. And when they do get in sick or hurt, it is up to you to examine them and find out exactly what the problem is.
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