BASIC FIRST AID TIPS FOR PET OWNERS

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BASIC FIRST AID TIPS FOR PET OWNERS
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• There can be no substitute for a veterinarians
  advice and treatment when it comes to a sick pet
  but knowing a little first aid may help pet
  owners in the case of an emergency and may even
  help to keep the animal alive until a qualified
  professional can be found.
• If you own a pet, you should have a basic first
  aid kit, and ideally this will include
• Telephone numbers of a local veterinarian along
  with contact details for the closest emergency
  pet clinic
• Telephone number for animal poison control
• A leash
• Gauze for dressing wounds

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• Strips of cloth
• Adhesive tape for pet bandages
• Milk of magnesia
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• An eye dropper
• Digital thermometer
• Muzzle
• A blanket
• First aid tips

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• Suspected poisoning cases
• You may have been wondering why hydrogen peroxide
  and milk of magnesia are included in the first
  aid kit? If your pet is suspected of having been
  poisoned, then your vet or other animal
  professional may suggest that you use them to
  help your pet vomit the poison out of their
  stomach, or to help remove it before you take
  your pet to a clinic for emergency treatment.
  However, never give your pet either product
  unless you have been instructed to do so by a
  professional.
• The main thing to keep in mind if your pet has
  been poisoned, is that you need to act fast.

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• What to do if your pet is choking
• Its usually quite easy to tell if your pet has
  something stuck in their mouth or throat, and
  they will be in a lot of distress and discomfort.
  Depending on the size and nature of your pet, you
  may be able to force open their mouth and search
  for the obstruction. If you can see the problem
  item, and youre able to remove it without
  causing further harm to you or your pet, then do
  so as quickly as you can. If this is not possible
  or your pet collapses, then try to lay them on
  their side and strike the rib cage with the flat
  palm of your hand up to 4 times.
• Naturally, if youre not able to remove the
  object yourself and your pet is still choking,
  rush them to your nearest clinic and seek
  professional help.

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• Keeping your pet safe in hot weather
• Pets are susceptible to heatstroke and will
  display symptoms that may include excess
  salivation, difficulty breathing, panting heavily
  and they may even collapse and lose
  consciousness. If you suspect that your pet is
  suffering from heatstroke, then as with any pet
  emergency, its important to act fast. Remove
  them from the heat and place a cold wet towel
  around their neck and head, being sure to leave
  the eyes and airways clear. Continue to keep them
  cool in this manner while you call your vet or
  prepare to take your pet to an emergency clinic.

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• Dealing with an open wound
• Staunching the flow of blood from an open wound
  is essential, and you can do this with gauze
  pressed firmly onto the site. If you can flush
  the wound with water using an eye dropper, so
  much the better, but a badly bleeding wound will
  need swift medical intervention.
• Suspected seizure
• Refrain from touching your pets face and head if
  they are having what seems to be a seizure,
  instead remove all dangerous items from the
  vicinity of their body and time the length of the
  seizure if possible.

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• Call your vet as soon as you can and give them as
  much information as you can about how long the
  seizure lasted and whether anything could have
  induced it.
• To learn more about caring for your pet in the
  case of a medical emergency, please get in touch
  with your local veterinary clinic.
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