Dog First Aid Facts
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Signs of Dehydration
Tacky Gums
Tachycardia (Fast HR)
Pale gums
Low Temperature
Prolonged CRT
Sunken Eyes
Lethargy
Skin tent Bee / Wasp Stings
Swipe across skin with a card to remove stinger
Use bicarbonate of soda paste for bees
use vinegar for wasps
Apple an ice pack (wrapped in a towel)
Can give arnica drops for inflamation
Apply Arnica cream to soothe
Seek vet advice if affecting breathing or causing pain Temperatures
37.5 – 39.2c Pulse at rest 60-100 bpm average dogs Respiration at rest 10-30breaths per min for dogs
CPR
Compress on left side,
Hand up against shoulder
Over widest part of the chest
1/3rd way up for animals over 15kg
Lower down for small animals
2 breaths to 30 compressions
2 compressions per second Heat Related Illness
Heat Stress – heavy panting, red gums, fast pulse
Heat Exhaustion (the above +) – Drooling, vomit/diarrhoea, staggering, reluctance to move
Heatstroke (all the above +) – Seizures, blood in vomit/diarrhoea. bruising on skin/gumsRemedies for heat related issues – Do Not Cover the dog, fan to take hot air away, cold water on hairless areas, honey/jam on gums if weak
Rapid Cooling with ice for those having seizures, elevate hindlegs during travel –
ALWAYS SEEK VET ADVICE ASAP
Seizures
Get other pets / children away
Stay SILENT, reduce light, keep cool
Hold icepack on middle of back
Time it: over 5 minutes or known toxin = call vet immediately
Keep car cold if need to travel