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How to Administer First Aid to Your Pet in an Emergency

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September 17, 2018
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First Aid pet

Many a time we are faced with a situation where our pet is in need of medical attention. The best way to avoid the heavy consequence it may bring on you and your pet is to be prepared. It advised by many vets to have a proper first aid kit handy. But having a kit doesn’t guarantee that there will be no emergencies. Thus, it a must learn how to administer first aid to our injured pets.

Seizures

Move your pet away from objects like TV units, cabinets, furniture as it might hurt them. If your pet is experiencing seizures, do not restrain him. Calculate how long the seizure lasts. Once the seizure has stopped, keep him warm and quiet. Waste no time in getting in touch with your vet.

Fractures

Muzzle your pet then lay your pet gently on a flat surface. Use a stretcher to transport your pet to the vet. In case you are attempting to set the fracture at home, you can do so my homemade splint. But you should be extra careful while doing so as a badly places splint can result in more harm.

Bleeding (external)

Start off by muzzling your pet.

To stop the bleeding, press a clean, gauze pad on the wound. Press it to until the blood clots. Check every 3 minutes if the bleeding has stopped instead of checking every few seconds. If the bleeding is on legs, apply a tourniquet. Keep loosening the tourniquet for 20 sec. every 30 min. Since uncontrollable bleeding can turn into a life-threatening problem in no time, it is advisable to rush your pet for medical assistance. Keep a vet hospital near me note in your phone with veterinarians and vet clinics contact info and details.

Choking

Our pets are curious animals who never refrain themselves from chewing or munching on things. Many a time, they can choke on these things. To know if your pet has chocked, see for difficult breathing, excessive touching of mouth, coughing, blue colored lips.

Be extra cautious while dealing with such pet, they might bite you in panic.

Check into to the mouth of your pet for any foreign object. If you it, try to remove it gently. While using pliers or tweezers, be careful not to push the object further down. If you are still not able to remove the object, it is better to rush him to the vet. Do a quick Google search on veterinary services near me who can assist you at untimely hours.

Heat Stroke

Most pets are not efficient at cooling themselves, making them highly susceptible to heatstroke. If you suspect that your pet is in distress, it could be possibly due to heatstroke. Take their temperature, if it is over 104 degrees Fahrenheit, it could be heat exhaustion. Start off by cooling off your pet. Get him to a cooler area with proper air conditioning. Use cool water to wet him.

Never use ice or cold water as it might cause blood vessels to constrict trapping more heat inside. Once the temperature comes to 103 degrees F, stop the process to avoid overcooling.

Toxin Exposure

Since different toxin exposure situation requires different treatments, there is no one sure way to deal with it. It is safer to call a vet if you suspect that your pet has gotten into the touch of toxins. If it is a case of possible poisoning, you can induce vomiting with 3% hydrogen peroxide. If there is skin contact with any chemical substance like motor oil, it is best advised to wash the chemical way.

Shock

If your pet is suffering from severe trauma or shock, he might show you signs like weak pulse, heavy or shallow breathing, nervousness, dazed eyes. Your pet might be in shock due to serious injury or fight. If your pet is unconscious, keep his head level with the rest of the body. Take your pet to the vet immediately.

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