Dog Emergencies
1. Poisonous/Toxic Substances
2. Hit by Car
3. Bleeding/Lacerations
4. Fight Wounds
5. Seizures
6. Limping
7. Prolonged Labor
8. Vomiting/Diarrhea
9. Bloat
10. Allergic Reaction/Facial Swelling/Anaphylaxis
11. Vaccine Reaction
12. Paralysis
13. Urinary Problems
14. Broken/Ripped/Bleeding Toe Nail
15. Nail Clipped Too Short
16. Dog Got Skunked
17. Dog Ate Bones
How To Check Vital Signs
Adminstering Over-The-Counter Drugs
Hit by Car.
Any animal that is hit by a car should be evaluated immediately, even if the animal seems fine and there are no outward appearances of injury. Injuries from cars vary greatly and can include lacerations, abrasions, fractures, internal hemorrhage, and organ damage. Initially, signs may be mild but can progress over several days. Therefore, immediate veterinary attention is warranted.
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Bleeding/Lacerations
Use a clean cloth to apply firm direct pressure to the wound for five full minutes. Wounds that have not stopped bleeding during this time should be evaluated immediately. Small, superficial abrasions will likely heal on their own. Clean the wound with soap and water and apply a thin layer of topical antibiotic, such as Neosporin. Larger and deeper lacerations may require stitches, the sooner this happens, the faster it will heal. Lacerations on the face, feet, and tail will often bleed more profusely than lacerations in other areas, especially if the animal is agitated and shaking it's head. Any laceration has the potential to become infected, so even a non-emergency laceration should be seen the next day to see whether antibiotics are required.
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Fight Wounds.
Separate the animals and allow them to calm down so you can evaluate the extent of the injury. Stop any bleeding by applying firm direct pressure for five minutes. Then clean the wounds with soap and water. Wounds from fights between animals can result in injuries ranging from mild to severe. Superficial
2. Hit by Car
3. Bleeding/Lacerations
4. Fight Wounds
5. Seizures
6. Limping
7. Prolonged Labor
8. Vomiting/Diarrhea
9. Bloat
10. Allergic Reaction/Facial Swelling/Anaphylaxis
11. Vaccine Reaction
12. Paralysis
13. Urinary Problems
14. Broken/Ripped/Bleeding Toe Nail
15. Nail Clipped Too Short
16. Dog Got Skunked
17. Dog Ate Bones
How To Check Vital Signs
Adminstering Over-The-Counter Drugs
Hit by Car.
Any animal that is hit by a car should be evaluated immediately, even if the animal seems fine and there are no outward appearances of injury. Injuries from cars vary greatly and can include lacerations, abrasions, fractures, internal hemorrhage, and organ damage. Initially, signs may be mild but can progress over several days. Therefore, immediate veterinary attention is warranted.
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Bleeding/Lacerations
Use a clean cloth to apply firm direct pressure to the wound for five full minutes. Wounds that have not stopped bleeding during this time should be evaluated immediately. Small, superficial abrasions will likely heal on their own. Clean the wound with soap and water and apply a thin layer of topical antibiotic, such as Neosporin. Larger and deeper lacerations may require stitches, the sooner this happens, the faster it will heal. Lacerations on the face, feet, and tail will often bleed more profusely than lacerations in other areas, especially if the animal is agitated and shaking it's head. Any laceration has the potential to become infected, so even a non-emergency laceration should be seen the next day to see whether antibiotics are required.
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Fight Wounds.
Separate the animals and allow them to calm down so you can evaluate the extent of the injury. Stop any bleeding by applying firm direct pressure for five minutes. Then clean the wounds with soap and water. Wounds from fights between animals can result in injuries ranging from mild to severe. Superficial