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First Aid For Dogs Even if you provide your dog with everything he needs- regular grooming and veterinarian check-ups, and appropriate diet, lots of love and care- accidents can still happen. It’s important to be prepared for situations. Knowing what to do may save your dog’s life. Use rectal thermometers for pets. Newer human digital thermometers are best. Heart rate can be checked by placing a hand over the dog’s chest. Respiration can be measured by observing the flanks or holding a wet finger in front of the nostrils. Measure both rates for 15 seconds, then multiply by four to get the rate per minute. make sure the dog is in a clam, resting state to ensure normal rates. Don’t assume a dog wont bite or scratch Don’t try to comfort an injured dog by hugging him. Don’t put your face near his head. muzzle dogs if necessary with gauze or soft towel strips. Wrap small dogs in a towel. Perform any examinations slowly and gently. Stop if the pet becomes agitated. Don’t attempt to lift or drag a large injured dog. Improvise a stretcher our of a board, throw rug, child’s sled, etc. Before transport, try to stabilize injuries. Rolled magazines or newspapers can serve and impromptu splints. pad limb and splint generously with rolled cotton and gauze if available, or improvise with suitable pillows, pieces of blanket, towels, etc. make sure the splint immobilizes joints above and below the site of injury. checking vital signs handling and transporting

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heart rate:70-160 beats/ minute Respiration:10-20 breaths/ minute alcohol- based disinfectant antibiotic cream antiseptic solution bandaging materials: gauze pads and rolls, rolled cotton and self adhesive elastic wraps cotton balls extra blankets hydrogen peroxide rectal thermometer scissors towels tweezers Normal vital signs Supplies For A Puppy First- Aid Kit.

Emergency Action Steps : 

Emergency Action Steps Bee or wasp Sting 1.) Neutralize the sting.Bee stings are acidic. Neutralize with baking soda. Wasp stings are alkaline. Neutralize with vinegar or lemon juice. 2.) Apply Cold pack 3.) Apply valmine or antihistamine cream. 4.) In case of severe swelling or difficulty breathingtransport to clinic immediately Bleeding 1.) Arterial Bleeding requires immediate veterinary attentionarterial blood will be bright red, will bleed in spurts and will be difficult to stop. 2.) Apply clean cloth or sterile gauze to the wound. 3.) Apply direct pressure for about five to seven minutes to stop bleeding Choking 1.) Gently pull tongue forward and inspect mouth and throat. 2.) If foreign object is spottedhold the mouth open and attempt to remove it by hand or with tweezers or a pair of small pliers. Take care not to push the object farther down the dogs throat. 3.) If dog is not breathing start CPR. Heat Stroke 1.) Place in cool shaded area 2.) Immediately bath dog in tepid waterdo not leave pet unattended while soaking, even if conscious 3.) Monitor rectal temperaturewhen the temperature drops to 103 F dry your pet off 4.) Transport to clinic

The following situations generally require veterinary attention. These action steps are designed to help you stablize your pet while veterinary help is being obtained. : 

The following situations generally require veterinary attention. These action steps are designed to help you stablize your pet while veterinary help is being obtained. Limping 1.) Attempt to localize injury through gentle inspectiononce localized, examine affected area to check for pain, heat, injury and swelling. 2.) If a fracture is suspectedgently stabilize limb for transport 3.) Cover any wounds with a clean cloth Unconsciousness 1.) In case of drowning, clear the lungs of fluid. Lift dog’s hindquarters high over head and squeeze chest firmly until fluid stops draining. 2.) In case of electrical shockDO NOT touch the pet until he is no longer in contact with electricity source 3.) In case of airway obstructionthe object will need to be gently removed 4.) If dog is not breathing start CPR Vomiting 1.) Examine vomit for blood or other clues as to cause 2.) Gently press on stomach to detect any abdominal pain 3.) If poisoning is suspected, bring a sample of the suspected poison, preferably in its original packaging to the veterinarian. Abdominal pain, enlarged stomach and unproductive vomiting are serious signs. call your veterinarian immediately.

Poisonous Substances : 

Poisonous Substances vomiting is commonly caused by the ingestion of harmful substances. there are many items that are known poisons to dogs. just like with children, make sure these items are locked up so your puppy can’t get into them. Symptoms Vomiting Diarrhea Difficultly breathing Abnormal Urine Salivation weakness If your dog should injest harmful chemicals, contact a veterinarian or poison control center immediatly. Toxic Foods AlmondsApricotsAvocadosBalsam PearsChocolateCoffee GroundsFatty FoodsGrapesJapenese PlumsMacadamia NutsMoldy or Spoiled FoodMushroomsOnions and Onion PowderPear and Peach KernelsRaisinsYeast Dough Toxic Plants AzaleasDiffenBachiaLiliesRhododendronsRhubarbSpinachTomato and Potato leaves and stemsTulip and Narcissus bulbsMistletoeMushrooms and ToadstoolsWild Cherry

Common Poisonous HouseHold Substances : 

Common Poisonous HouseHold Substances Alchol acetaminophen antifreeze bleach boric acid cleaning products compost piles deodorants de-icing salts detergents drain cleaners flea products fertilizers furniture polish gasoline hair colorings Insecticides keroscene matches mothballs nail polish remover paint pennies all human medicicines potpourri, liquid rat poison rubbing alchol shoe polish sleeping pills snail or slug bait turpentine vitamins weed killers windsheild wipper fluids xylitol- sweetened products