Basic Dog First Aid Tips.
Have a first-aid kit on hand.
Because you never know when an accident can occur, always be prepared with proper first aid for dog supplies. Keep a first-aid kit in your car and another in your home or dog business. In it, include supplies such as bandages, non-adhesive dressings, surgical tape, gauze, blunt-ended scissors and a thick
Isolate your pet from danger.
As soon as you realize your pet has been harmed in any way, your first priority needs to be getting it away from danger. Find someone to help you, if needed, and move your pet to a stable location. You may want to create an impromptu stretcher with a large piece of wood covered by a towel or blanket.
Keep your dog still.
In the event of injury, keep your pet from moving as much as possible. This is because movement could make broken bones worse. Once you’ve put your dog in a secure location, keep it warm and still.
Apply pressure to bleeding wounds.
If your animal is bleeding, apply pressure to the wound to slow blood loss.
Dislodge object if dog is choking.
In cases where your pet is choking, try to dislodge whatever is in its throat with your finger. If that won’t work, try rapping on your dog’s back in a sort of modified Heimlich maneuver.
Use CPR if pet isn’t breathing.
Because the best way to help a dog that isn’t breathing is through pet CPR, it’s a good idea to take canine first-aid classes now, long before your pet is injured,
Call the vet.
Call your veterinarian or the veterinarian hospital to relay what’s happened to your pet
Transport your pet carefully.
If you need to go to the pet hospital, be careful when moving your animal. If at all possible, get help. Then, try to keep your pet still in transition — use an impromptu stretcher, if necessary.
