First Aid For Your Dog and Cat

First Aid For Pets

If you’ll treat your pet good, his environment clean and his activity controlled, the chances he’ll need first aid are very slim. But it is important to be knowledgeable in case the unexpected happens.

Cuts and Wounds – Mostly happens while playing and running in open areas.

Stop bleeding by pressing directly on the injured area with gauze or clean cloth. After bleeding stopped, wash the area with running water and spread disinfect solution.

If the one of the paws injured use a bandage. Do not let your pet lick it. Go to the vet.

Bite Wounds – Some time the wound looks small and not as serious, but deep tissues can be damaged. Since cats and dogs do not brush teeth there is big risk for infection. Vet must check the pet and give antibiotic if needed.

Snake Bites – Snake bites are most dangers at the beginning of summer, when they just wake up from there winter sleep and the poison is especially concentrated. The immediate danger is death by suffocation from the swelling. You should calm your pet, don’t let him move when it is not necessary, wash with running water, put ice and go immediately to the vet.

Heatstroke – More common in long hair breeds and flatten nose like the boxer. Signs are fast breathing and heartbeats, and then spasm and blackout. You should put your pet in shadowed area and use wet towels or use the bath to reduce his body temperature. Encourage your pet to drink small amounts of water and take him to the vet.

Poisoning – Usually happens at home by swelling cleaning detergents, medications, disinfestations materials. Sometime during the first 4 hours vomiting can help, but you need to do it only with your vet order, as for some poisoning it will worsen your pet condition.

Go immediately to the vet, and do not forget to bring with you the name or even the whole bottle of what your pet swallowed

You can find first aid kits for dogs and cats here