First
Aid
General
skills:
Rectal Temperature,
normal should be between 100.1 – 102.1
Basic bandaging by
applying gauze and vet wrap over wound
Dog
Fight:
Break up fight from
a distance
Most damage is done
from tearing, small holes can have serious wounds under the
skin
Don’t
underestimate, broken bones, internal bleeding and torn muscles
might not be visible
Hit by
car:
Move on board if
possible
Beware of being
bit
Keep dark and
warm
Overheated
(Temperture over 105.0):
Cool by soaking in
water and / or using a fan
Can also cool using
rubbing alcohol on pads and jugular viens (outside left and right
side of the neck)
Provide water in
small frequent amounts
Serious overheating
damage may not be seen until 48 hours later, monitor
carefully
Cut –
Bleeding:
Apply pressure to
wound
Tourniquet – above
elbow or knee
Towel wrap
wound
Choking:
It is very rare due
to anatomy, check for healthy pink gums
Vomiting or
Diarrhea:
Hold food for 24
hours then begin with chicken and rice
Eye
damage:
Saline solution can
be applied for foreign material in the eye or if the eye has popped
out
Siezure:
Check time and note
the length of seizure
Keep pet in a safe
place
Call pet’s name and
touch
Do not put fingers
in the mouth
Check for pink
healthy gum color
Fall:
Treat like hit by
car
Hypothermia:
Warm slowly
Drowning:
Perform CPR
Treat for
hypothermia
Bee
Sting:
Treat with
ice
Can give Benadryl
call with a dose
