Dog First Aid
Source: https://www.avma.org/public/EmergencyCare/Pages/Basic-Pet-First-Aid-Procedures.aspx
Seizures:
- Keep the dog away from objects that might hurt it.
- Time the seizure.
- Contact the owner and vet immediately after the seizure is done.
External bleeding:
- Muzzle the dog.
- Press a clean gauze/cotton pad against wound until it stops bleeding.
- If it does not stop bleeding or the wound is large, see a vet.
Burns:
- Muzzle the dog.
- Flush with cold water over and over again.
- Make sure the pet does not rub the burn against anything. (e.g. paw)
- If large or blistering, see a vet.
Fractures and Broken Bones:
- Muzzle your dog.
- Gently lay your dog on a flat surface for support.
- While transporting your injured dog to a veterinarian, use a stretcher (you can use a board or other firm surface as a stretcher, or use a throw rug or blanket as a sling). If possible, secure the pet to the stretcher (make sure you don't put pressure on the injured area or the animal's chest) for transport—this may be as simple as wrapping a blanket around them.
Choking:
- Place both hands on the side of your pet's rib cage and apply firm quick pressure, or lay your pet on its side and strike the rib cage firmly with the palm of your hand 3-4 times. The idea behind this is to sharply push air out of their lungs and push the object out from behind. Keep repeating this until the object is dislodged or until you arrive at the veterinarian's office. Practice this at home before you start pet sitting. Watch youtube videos on "Heimlich maneuver for dogs."
Swallowing Toxins: See a vet immediately.
If a severe emergency happens, or you are not sure about something, have a parent drive the dog to the vet. Call the family immediately. There should ALWAYS be somebody who can drive at your house when you are dog-sitting.
*do NOT use human adhesive bandages (eg, Band-Aids®) on pets
Source: https://www.avma.org/public/EmergencyCare/Pages/Basic-Pet-First-Aid-Procedures.aspx
Seizures:
- Keep the dog away from objects that might hurt it.
- Time the seizure.
- Contact the owner and vet immediately after the seizure is done.
External bleeding:
- Muzzle the dog.
- Press a clean gauze/cotton pad against wound until it stops bleeding.
- If it does not stop bleeding or the wound is large, see a vet.
Burns:
- Muzzle the dog.
- Flush with cold water over and over again.
- Make sure the pet does not rub the burn against anything. (e.g. paw)
- If large or blistering, see a vet.
Fractures and Broken Bones:
- Muzzle your dog.
- Gently lay your dog on a flat surface for support.
- While transporting your injured dog to a veterinarian, use a stretcher (you can use a board or other firm surface as a stretcher, or use a throw rug or blanket as a sling). If possible, secure the pet to the stretcher (make sure you don't put pressure on the injured area or the animal's chest) for transport—this may be as simple as wrapping a blanket around them.
Choking:
- Place both hands on the side of your pet's rib cage and apply firm quick pressure, or lay your pet on its side and strike the rib cage firmly with the palm of your hand 3-4 times. The idea behind this is to sharply push air out of their lungs and push the object out from behind. Keep repeating this until the object is dislodged or until you arrive at the veterinarian's office. Practice this at home before you start pet sitting. Watch youtube videos on "Heimlich maneuver for dogs."
Swallowing Toxins: See a vet immediately.
If a severe emergency happens, or you are not sure about something, have a parent drive the dog to the vet. Call the family immediately. There should ALWAYS be somebody who can drive at your house when you are dog-sitting.
*do NOT use human adhesive bandages (eg, Band-Aids®) on pets