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Sure, you may be a master of human First Aid. But do you know what to do in a dog health emergency?





Approaching Dog Health Emergencies: Two Steps



  1. In any dog health emergency, stay calm and think.

  2. Approach the dog cautiously. The dog may become aggressive because of fear or pain. You can’t help the dog if you’re hurt yourself.



Dog Emergency 1: Traffic Accident:



  1. If possible, do not to move the dog.

  2. Call the nearest Humane Society or ASPCA office.

  3. If the animal workers can’t or won’t come and you must move the dog, slide a blanket under the animal. Lift the animal to safety with the help of another person.

  4. Check for a heartbeat and bleeding. Try to stop the excessive loss of blood by holding a clean cloth or pad over the wound and securing it tightly with a makeshift bandage.

  5. Take the dog to the nearest vet, calling ahead to prepare them for the emergency.



    6. Dog Heathcare Emergency 2: Burns



    1. Immerse the burned body part in cold running water for as long as possible.


    2. If the burn is from a caustic substance, wash it off.


    3. Call the vet.




      4. Canine Health Emergency 3: Heat stroke



      Warning signs: The dog is overheated and without sufficient air. The dog might be panting, vomiting, frothing at the mouth, or already collapsed.





      1. Remove the froth,


      2. Place or douse the dog with cold water to lower body temperature.


      3. Take the dog immediately to the veterinarian for treatment. Treatment usually consists of more cold water, drugs and observation.





      Emergency 4: Dog Poisoning



      Warning signs: Look for muscular twitching, vomiting, bleeding, convulsion or collapse.





      1. Have someone call the vet.


      2. Follow the vet's advice. Different poisoning cases sometimes have to be treated differently.




      4. If you know what the poison is, take some of it with you to the vet’s office.



      Emergency 5: Dog Choking



      1. Open the dog’s mouth carefully and try to see what is causing the problem. It could be anything: a small ball, bone, stick, meat wrapping.

      2. Pump the chest by pressing down on the ribs and releasing immediately at 5-second intervals.

      3. If this doesn’t dislodge the object within a few moments, rush the dog to the nearest animal hospital to have the foreign object removed under anesthetic.



        4. Dog Emergency 6: Drowning



        1. Remove the dog from the water.

        2. Try to get the water out of the dog's lungs as soon as possible by pumping the chest as for choking (see above).

        3. Take the dog to the vet to be checked out.




        Hopefully, you will never have to handle any of these emergencies. But if you do, you have the dog health advice that you need.



        About the Author

        About the author: You can read more of Joel Walsh's articles on dog issues such as Dog Health Advice at: http://www.i-love-dogs.com



        Written by: Joel Walsh

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        Please leave the resource box intact with an active link, and send a courtesy copy of the publication in which the article appears to: marilynp@nctc.net ------------------------------------------------------------ Dogs get plaque and tartar on their teeth just like humans do. Cleaning your dogs teeth between professional cleanings is very simple.

        Keeping your dogs teeth and gums clean will eliminate "doggy breath" as well as keep your dog healthy.

        Most veterinarians suggest twice a week brushings. When brushing teeth, use baking soda or a special toothpaste formulated for dogs, not toothpaste for humans. Pet toothpastes contain enzymes that help dissolve plaque and can be swallowed. They also taste good.

        Use a toothbrush designed for pets or small children. Or just use gauze or a washcloth if the pet doesn't like the brush.

        Tooth brushing is best but if the dog won't let you brush it's teeth then giving it something to chew that rubs on the sides of the teeth is useful.

        Although dogs do not usually get cavities in their teeth, tooth problems result from soft foods that can leave debris in gum pockets at the base of the teeth, known as gingivitis. Infections form which soften and cause the gums to recede. Bad breath is a symptom.

        Tartar buildup can be removed from teeth by rubbing with a solution of three percent hydrogen peroxide. Advanced buildup requires scraping with dental instruments. Some veterinarians use ultrasonics now as well, so the treatment is more pleasant.

        For between dental visits, provide soft chew toys made of rubber or nylon and something made of fiber like a chew rope which helps to wipe the teeth clean.

        For more information on how to keep your dogs teeth and mouth healthy visit:

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