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Effective Guidelines For Canine First Aid

By Douglas Stewart


Accidents always happen anywhere at any time. You should be prepared so that you handle the case without panicking. This is the time when you ought to know about canine first aid. To avoid panicking, some points might help you take care of some of the given situations you may find yourself in.

It is vital for you to have a kit that stores equipment needed. They help you to stabilize the patient before you get further treatment. These supplies may include cotton, bandages, dressing for wounds, tape, towel, scissors and so on. All of these items should be present at any given time. It is also important to have a number of kits one to be kept in the car and another one in the house.

You ought to know how to analyze the accident that has occurred. This will help you determine what is needed. Acting with care prevents anyone else or the dog from further harm. Make sure you keep the animal at a cool and dry place before you manage this condition. This will give you ample time that is needed.

Keep you some emergency contacts you can get in touch with whenever you face any given issue. They are capable of giving you the direction to take when you are facing problems. Give clear explanations of what you are facing to be provided with best guidelines that will be effective. These contacts may be your clinic or veterinarian who has an understanding of your animal in general. Make sure you keep with you these contacts.

It is also a good idea to be a part of emergency classes for you to learn CPR. It is not hard to be a part of the learning as these classes can be around the society, libraries, with your vet, on the internet and so on. Make sure you are a part of them so that you learn practically on what ought to be done. They are only to help you take care of the situation before the vet arrives or going to the clinic.

You should keep in mind that the emergency you do is not for treatment. It is only for stabilization before taking the dog to a clinic. Treatment should be followed so that any dangers that the animal may face can be eliminated. You may not know that surgery is required without the help of a professional. Further treatment ensures all the risks are taken care of without you losing your animal.

It is important you drive safely when taking the patient to the clinic. This will ensure you do not end up in hospital yourself. You should also never try to give the dog human medicine. You should also not offer any food or drinks until you have taken care of that given condition. This is to ensure that there is no harm.

If you are away from home and find the dog vomiting, is weak or has diarrhea, call for professional help as soon as possible. The problem might be big which cannot be taken care of an ordinary person. Take care of the condition without wasting time to prevent any major problems from happening.




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