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When a dog suffers a serious injury or the sudden onset of illness, your first priority is to keep calm (panic will only waste valuable time) and contact a local veterinary practice without delay for advice and assistance. You can take the following action if unable to reach help immediately, but do not attempt dog first aid if you are at all uncertain of what you are doing.
- Make sure that the dog can breathe by removing debris from its mouth and gently pulling the tongue forward.
- Place the dog in a recovery position, with its left side uppermost, and keep it warm.
- Check for a heartbeat by placing the heel of your hand on the left side of the dog’s chest just behind the elbow. Give cardiac massage if you are unable to feel a heartbeat.
- Stop any bleeding.
- Take the dog as quickly as possible to the nearest veterinary practice.
The Dog First-Aid Kit
It is a wise precaution to carry a first-aid kit for your dog in the house or car in case of accident or emergency. Many veterinary centers supply special first-aid kits, but you can make your own by including the following items:
- Bandages of different widths, including a self-adhesive bandage.
- A gauze pad and sterile dressings.
- Antiseptic cream.
- Cotton balls.
- A length of cord or tape to make an emergency muzzle or tourniquet.
- Scissors and tweezers.
- A foil blanket in case of collapse.
- Disposable gloves.
So, if you get these simple dog first-aid kits in your pets room, you can simply get rid of sudden illness among your dog.
