never know what might happen to our beloved pets, that they are so curious and active, they can get into more of a mess unwanted . For it should have some knowledge of first aid for pets.
Many times the pain you feel your pet is impossible to help. An injured person, depending on their condition, their injuries, their fears, working more or less directed by those trying to rescue him, a dog or cat can become uneven bite its owner. In this case the animal and owner alike need first aid. A wounded dog "does not understand" what is happening and usually work very little.
In any case, the main thing is to stay calm. The animals detect quickly if we we are nervous and this may worsen the situation. We take care of our body language to convey reassurance to our friends in trouble and so, while waiting for veterinary care, knowing how to act in an emergency, you can save the life of your pet.
determine the seriousness of the situation
If unfortunately our furry friend has an accident, it is very important to get away on the phone with your veterinarian or emergency clinic, the practitioner instructs us do, be our hands and we are his eyes, the tell us whether or not to press the wound that we have described, if we make a tourniquet and how he will give us the guidelines and tranquility to act qualified help.
Some accidents are quite obvious, such as a broken bone, for example. Others may not be but no less serious. The important thing is to use common sense to determine if the pet is painful and act quickly.
What to do if ...
Heart attacks
While rare, animals can also suffer a heart attack. In these cases, while waiting the arrival of the veterinarian, animal tomb on the right side, head and limbs extended, and do it a heart massage. To do this, put your hand on the back of the left leg and the other on top, pressed from above 6 times at intervals of one second.
unplanned pairing
Whether your dog / cat get pregnant accidentally, not necessarily an emergency, but, often, pregnancy can be prevented. Your veterinarian can use an injection to your dog / cat just after mating, thus avoiding having puppies. It is vital to contact your veterinarian within 24 hours so you can coordinate the best time for the injection.
Street Accident
If your dog has an accident in the street or come home wounded, make sure you stay at a safe place to order not to be injured again. You have to keep you comfortable and quiet as possible. If there is bleeding, put a clean bandage to put pressure on that area. Check with your veterinarian to know what steps you should follow.
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Choking
Your dog may now be drowned and frantically pulling his nose with his paws. You hold the animal and open its jaw to try to remove the obstruction, note that you can get hurt doing this. Check your pet's palate and that often sticks and bones stuck through this space. If this is unsuccessful or you find it difficult to open the mouth, hugging your pet under the last rib and made a dry run into the abdomen to try to expel the object.
In some cases it is necessary to use some anesthesia to safely remove the object from the mouth area. It's a good idea to bring your dog to the vet for review, even after removing the object.
Falls
best thing is that our pet stay still while the feel for too tender or painful areas (that will tell us the reaction of the animal). We will also look his eyes (not injected in the blood) and the ears, nose and mouth to ensure that no bleeding.
The state of our pet also must analyze it, we have to see if conscious, semiconscious or unconscious, something very important.
Once seen it all and after a while still, it's time to try to get up, if possible, to check for injuries. This is what more we can see the seriousness of the fall. If it wobbles, vomiting, no stands or lame, can be a symptom that something is wrong with him and needs professional help urgently.
Cuts on the feet
If your pet has a cut on one of his legs and the bleeding is heavy, place a gauze on the wound and secure with an adhesive. Never use elastic bandages or a tourniquet for 15 minutes. Take your dog to the vet to be treated properly.
convulsions (fits)
If your pet is suffering sudden jerky movements, usually with gnashing of teeth, accompanied by salivation, urination and defecation, then is undergoing a spasm or seizure. Also may fall to one side. Stay alert for violent twisting movements of the muscles under the skin of the head, neck and limbs.
first thing to do is remove the collar of your pet and make sure it is outside any hazardous area such as stairs, fireplaces and tables unstable. Make sure you can breathe, for this, takes his head and tries to keep his neck extended as possible. Do not put your fingers into the mouth. Keep the room dark and quiet and avoid sudden noises such as doorbells and doors that close with violence. Most seizures happen quickly, although they seem endless!.
Takes note of the exact symptoms before, during and after the seizure, and call your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Collapse
If your pet collapses, call your veterinarian immediately. Put it on a sheet and keep his airway clear extending his neck and holding his tongue out to help air circulation.
Acute diarrhea
Diarrhea is a very soft stool and may contain mucus and / or blood. Avoid eating solid offer in small quantities, water or light broth to prevent dehydration. If diarrhea persists or the animal is weak or lethargic, immediately consult your veterinarian.
Poison (Poison)
Some types of poison can kill your pet, so we must be very cautious in treating a poisoned animal. Sometimes poisoning resulting from eating a toxic substance. Unless your pet has been seen consuming the substance may be difficult to diagnose the table.
Prevention is the best way to protect our friend. Faced with a possible case of poisoning, move your pet to the vet immediately. Bring the product ingested and the list of ingredients. Do not induce vomiting.
If you or someone in your family, go to the animal swallowing a poison, call your veterinarian immediately, ask his advice quickly and takes the rest of the poison, if it has been a surplus vet.
In extreme cases, which do not count on professional help, if the animal has ingested corrosive materials, try to drink milk or water to dilute the poison. If the poison gets into contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water to prevent licking swallow the poison. If necessary, cut off the hair to remove excess product.
Fractures
splinting is not recommended for your pet unless you know how to do it properly. The must immediately put the clinic and I can not let it rest the fracture. The transfer should try not to move the affected limb and keep the weight of the pet away from the fracture. We must act carefully and gently, avoiding any unnecessary movement.
If there was an open fracture stop the bleeding using a tourniquet, but apply it only for a few minutes (never more than 15), using strips of cloth and avoiding the gums or ropes. Always above the wound, between it and the heart.
Heat Shock
heat and sunlight also affect animals. One of the first symptoms of heat stroke is a constant wheezing. If this happens to your pet take it to a cool and pass a wet sponge over his face to cool it and make breathing easier. You can also cover with a damp towel and go splashing it with cold water not hot. Also, let me drink all the water you want.
Heat strokes are more common than we think and can be fatal. Occur mainly in summer when we leave our Pet vehicle (for a short space of time) or when they do excessive physical activity continuously and without drinking. When your pet feel unwell after long exposure to sunlight, the priority should be to lower their body temperature by pouring warm water over his body and limbs.
Other causes can also be the lack of shade for pets that are outside your home and the lack of potable water (More information).
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