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Apply a pad of cloth to the wound or bleeding point and bandage
it firmly and/or simply apply direct pressure. If the bleeding
is severe on a limb, apply a tourniquet above the wound just
tight enough to significantly reduce flow of blood; it has
to be loosened within 20 minutes.
Prevent your dog from injuring itself by moving it away from
sharp corners and stairs. Do not put your hand in its mouth.
Most seizures that are not related to poisonings end uneventfully
in a few minutes.
Cool the burned area with cool water by running water over
it or cover it with wet towels. This also helps remove caustic
substances (acid or alkaline) if these are the cause. If loss
of skin occurs, cover the area with the cleanest material
available.
Heat stroke (dogs left in a car in summer with little or
no ventilation; excessive panting and obvious distress)
Place your dog in a tub of cool - NOT COLD - water. When you
are ready to transport it to the veterinary hospital, wrap
it in a cool, wet towel. You may want to place the dog and
the towel in a plastic bag to prevent getting your car wet.
Clean with copious amount of cool water and an antiseptic
such as hydrogen peroxide
Induce vomiting with 5 mL (1 teaspoon) of hydrogen peroxide
orally or a teaspoon of salt placed in the mouth. Keep a sample
of the vomit for testing. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING if your dog
has ingested corrosive material such as strong acid, alkali,
or petroleum based products. If corrosive or toxic material
is on the skin, wash it profusely. Bring a sample of the suspected
poison with its container to the veterinary hospital.
If the cornea is penetrated or perforated it will be very
painful. Prevent your dog from scratching at its eye and doing
further damage. If the eyeball is out of its socket keep it
moist with saline solution (e.g. contact lens solution) and
protect it from direct injury. Seek veterinary help immediately.
Shock is a complex body reaction to a number of situations.
These include severe blood loss, heart failure and other causes
of decreased circulation such as severe allergic reactions
and heat stroke. The animal is weak and very depressed.
Keep your dog warm and quiet. Seek immediate veterinary help.
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