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First Aid

Before you begin to administer first aid of any kind to an injured dog protect yourself by either muzzling the dog or by applying a self-made restraint. To make a restraint use anything readily available—a necktie or piece of rope—and loop it around the dog's mouth; tie above and then below and then bring up behind the ears and knot.
Dog First Aid



Condition
First Aid
Treatment
Burns Use wet packs of cold water or ice cold water. Consult your vet.
Choking If possible remove foreign body from mouth or throat. If not possible, consult your vet.
Diarrhea When due to dietary changes, administer kaopectate according to dog's size. If this continues, consult your vet.
Fits or Convulsions Keep animal warm and quiet. If very wild try to prevent injury to self. Consult vet.
Cuts Minor cuts are licked clean by the dog. Wounds should be washed thoroughly and antiseptic and bandage should be applied if necessary. Deep cuts should be stitched.
Dog Bites Allow dog to lick them clean. If deep, wash them. Deep bites should be stitched.
Fractures Handle the dog carefully and muzzle him. Keep him warm and rush him to vet. X-ray and setting of fracture are handled by vet.
Heatstroke Due to excessive exposure to heat, dog displays panting, collapse, and fever. Place animal in cool area — administer wet packs to body. Rush to vet for treatment.
Motion Sickness Remove from moving vehicle. Allow stomach to settle before feeding. Future trips should be pre-planned with anti-motion sickness medication.
Poisoning Check container for correct antidote — administer immediately. Rush to vet.
Porcupine Quills Muzzle dog. Tie-clip ends of quills, then remove with pliers. Remove those near eyes and mouth first. Vet may continue under anesthesia.
Shock Caused by severe injury or illness. Keep animal warm and quiet. Cover with blankets. Rush to vet.
Snake Bites Cut X-shaped mark over fang print with sharp knife. Apply tourniquet between body and wound — suction out poison. Rush to vet for anti-venom.
Stings (Insect) Apply a paste of bicarbonate of soda or a weak solution of ammonia.  

Antidotes for Common Poisons
Cause vomiting—administer a mixture of half peroxide and water.
Poison Source Antidote
Acids Batteries, etc. Bicarbonate of soda
Alkali Drain cleaners, etc. Vinegar
Arsenic Spray materials, etc. Epsom salts
Food poisoning Spoiled food, Garbage Peroxide followed by epsom salts and a warm water enema
Lead Paint Epsom salts followed by milk
Mercury Broken thermometer Egg white and milk
Phosphorus Rat poison Peroxide
Sedatives Medication Strong coffee
Thallium Insect poison Table salt

Safety Tips
Leashing
Many people still believe a dog is only happy when he is free to roam. They fail to realize that a dog is a remarkably adaptable creature and is far happier and safer when exercised in his own securely fenced yard or on a leash. To let your dog run loose, risking death or painful injury under the wheels of a fast-moving car, is downright cruelty.

Poison Prevention
Most dog poisoning isn't perpetrated by fiends. Careless dog owners are the culprits. Puppies especially will taste practically anything—paint, turpentine, insecticides, weedkillers, household bleaches and detergents. These common household supplies should be stored out of a curious pup's reach. After using insect sprays and fertilizers on your lawn, take care so that your dog doesn't get them on his feet and lick them off. When you suspect your dog has been poisoned, consult the veterinarian for emergency first aid treatment. Take him to the doctor as soon as possible.

Avoid Eye Injuries
When your dog rides with his head out the car window, he is in danger of incurring eye and ear injuries. Bits of grit blown with the force of a bullet into tender eye and ear tissues can start a painful infection.

Travel Notes
When traveling with your pet, always snap on his leash before you open the car door. An excited unleashed dog may dash headlong into traffic or scamper off to explore the countryside and get lost. In hot weather never leave your pet in a tightly closed car. Automobile interiors heat up rapidly, and dogs are very susceptible to heat prostration.

Dangerous Toys
Many dogs treasure a rubber bone or ball for years; others will chew them and swallow the pieces. If your dog attacks his toys like Jack the Ripper, avoid those made with metal rivets, staples or other materials he can tear apart and swallow. Many good, safe toys are available, so choose your dog's playthings carefully.