The signs include panting, slobbering, vomiting and diarrhea, raised
temperature and ultimately collapse and coma.
1) Remove dog from the hot spot into a cool or shady area. Perform
artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.
2) Soak the dog with cold water from a hose or in a bathtub and message
legs until temperature returns to normal. If temperature fails to fall
to normal levels, call vet for instructions.
3) Dry the dog and provide small amounts of water to drink.
SIMPLE CUTS OR PUNCTURES:
1) Apply pressure and hold to stop bleeding.
2) When bleeding has stopped, lightly clean the wound with water and
apply an antibiotic ointment but do not use anything you feel might
sting. Do not use Hydrogen Peroxide as it will only help an infection.
3) Watch for signs of viral infection and possible fungal infection.
4) If you suspect infection then make an appointment with the vet.
CANINE FIRST-AID GOES BEYOND THE HOME
Dog owners should have a first aid kit available at home and in the
car. Dog owners should also know and practice first-aid procedures. It
may not be your own dog's life you're saving! Think of the wonderful
help you can be at the scene of an accident as paramedics work to help
the human victims, and you work to save the life of their beloved pet.
It has been reported that in 95% of traffic accidents where there was a
pet in the vehicle during the accident, the owners asked about the
condition of their pet BEFORE asking about their own condition. Dog owners
have a love that goes above and beyond the call of duty. . . the same
unconditional love our pets give us.