- Bee Sting – Remove sting if possible and use bicarbonate of soda to bathe and ease pain.
- Wasp sting – Bathe with vinegar
- Bleeding – Apply pad and pressure to area and contact a vet.
- Heatstroke – Cool dog down as soon as possible, hose down with cold water or put in a cool bath. Do not use ice as this may shock the system.
- Poisoning – always phone the vet for advice as soon as possible and name the poison
Possible poisons:- Rat poison
Slug pellets- Chocolate
- Grapes
- Raisins
- Mushrooms
- Onion
- Garlic
- Peanuts
- Macadamia nuts
- Peach and nectarine stones
- Alcohol
- Respiratory distress – Lie dog on breastbone or left hand side and extend its head forward.
- Road traffic accident – Call a vet. Can the dog move? Can it walk? If not, get advice before moving it. Muzzle if necessary. Use a blanket or a coat to lie it on, or piece of wood to stretcher the dog to vets if possible.
- Shock – Signs are: pale gums, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, keep animal warm. Do not give brandy.
- Burns and scalds – Cool burned area with cold water, do not use ice.
- Electrocution – The dog will usually have collapsed, turn off power supply before touching the dog. Get it to a vets.
- Cutting the quick when trimming dog’s nails – To stop the bleeding, use silver nitrate.
- First aid box should contain:
- Bandages
- Gauze
- Bicarbonate of Soda
- Vinegar
- Ice pack
- A dog’s pulse – should be around 80/90 beats per minute, but different breeds vary and also large and small dogs will vary as well. If you have any concerns, contact a vet.
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