Dog First Aid Facts

All training has been provided by Animal Love Pet

Free Poisons App we encourage all dog owners to download, In depth toxicology notes, composed by an experienced emergency veterinary surgeon. To serve as an educational aid for other veterinary surgeons and students, over 2000 pet poison descriptions –

Apple Download File | Android Download File

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/gums

Remedies 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