{"id":10019,"date":"2015-01-05T16:10:53","date_gmt":"2015-01-05T05:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppy.kreatology.com\/?p=10019"},"modified":"2024-01-19T13:17:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T02:17:15","slug":"first-aid-dogs-general-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/first-aid-dogs-general-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"First Aid for Dogs – General tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are a dog owner, this is an important article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It gives you an idea of how to perform basic first aid, what to do\/not to do in an emergency situation and a few useful things you can have in your first aid kit that may be beneficial in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because accidents can happy at any time it’s important to have an understanding of what to at the time – familiarising yourself with basic first aid for dogs will help prevent any further injury to the dog, avert an even more serious injury or illness and may just save their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips to remember in any Dog First Aid or Emergency Situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before going into details of how to handle specific First Aid for Dogs situations, here are a few tips to remember in every situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Always stay calm, as your dog may pick up on your anxiety only making things worse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Remember that seconds or even minutes make very little difference to the outcome for your dog. Therefore, firstly ensure that children, other pets and people surrounding any accident are safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Never give human medications to dogs!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Call the vet when you are on your way as often they can get a few things ready for your arrival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Beware that a dog that is in pain or seizing can behave irrationally. Take care to ensure your own safety!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    A Dog First Aid Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A few useful things to have on hand in your car and in a pet first aid kit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. A blanket \u2013 this is useful in many situation, for example as a stretcher or for warmth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Some non-adherent dressings, for example melolin. These are great to apply to wounds to keep them covered on the way to the vet, or to apply as a first layer when a wound is bleeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Silver nitrate sticks are useful for bleeding nails, including if you accidentally cut a nail too short.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Gloves, to apply medications or treat an infected wound.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Scissors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Sterile gauze swabs \u2013 to apply to bleeding wounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Saline \u2013 to flush wounds or treat minor wounds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Dog-Proofing Tips for Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      As you know – prevention is better than anything. Here is a useful list to help you keep your dog safe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n