Even the mildest mannered canine
is not immune to injuries and accidents. Nonetheless, regardless
of how docile your dog normally is – during emergency situations,
man’s best friend can be come frightened to the point of taking
an impetuous bite.
As a precautionary measure, place a muzzle
on your dog to ensure your safety. Whether your dog has never
bit at you, a simple muzzle is a matter of taking panty-hose
and tying it around your dog's muzzle in a crisscrossed pattern
under the chin and tied firmly behind the ears. If you do not
have a pair of panty hose in proximity, a cotton rope should
do the job. With a nylon rope, they have the tendency of slipping.
Nevertheless a thick blanket
An alternative to panty-hose is your dog's head should give
you time to administer first aid.
If you are taking a wounded dog to the veterinarian,
be sure to clean the wound. Excessive cleaning will be necessary
only if more than eight hours lapse before the visit to the
vet. The best substance to clean a dog’s wound is the type of
saline used to clean contact lenses. The wound should be flushed
with an abundance of saline. The same procedure applies of the
wound is jagged, dirty, or an animal bite.
Both extensive abrasions and all lacerations
should be treated by the professional care of a veterinarian.
In many cases, it take approximately eight hours for an infection
to set in; therefore, the span of time is the window in which
a veterinarian appointment be made.
Dog first-aid tip: To treat a bleeding apply
a clean gauze pad or other clean fabric for up to three minutes.
If the bleeding does not cease, use create and apply a tourniquet.
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