First Aid - Dog Bleeding
Profuse external bleeding is a condition that can take your dog away from you. External bleeding can be easily seen but a dog owner has to recognize the symptoms that the pet is bleeding internally to be able to rush the pet to a veterinary facility as there is no first aid for internal bleeding. Accidents can happen to the dog because these animals jump, climb, explore, run and chase prey oblivious of oncoming traffic. Learning how to give first aid is one of the responsibilities of dog owners given the propensity of these animals to get involve in accidents. A dog owner would naturally panic once the injured pet is seen but to be able to administer first aid treatment the pet owner has to be calm.
Because of the inquisitive and energetic nature dogs seem to have an invisible magnet for accidents. A dog owner has to be prepared to deal with the injuries of the pet. Fortunately most of the injuries are minor scrapes and abrasions that can be easily dealt with at home using the contents of the dog's first aid kit. For serious injuries that need professional medical care, the owner's first aid know how will be important to stabilize the pet before it is transported to the veterinary facility.
A quick that is accidentally cut when trimming the dog's nails can cause the pet to bleed. Although the dog may bleed a lot and leave bloody marks on the floor this is not a serious condition as it can be easily resolved with styptic powder. If the pet comes home trailing bloody footprints because of a profusely bleeding wound, can you administer first aid?
First aid for pets should not be too difficult as it is pretty much the same as the emergency care for humans. First aid methods to stop bleeding are very necessary as a dog can go into shock if two teaspoons of blood per pound of body weight is lost. Bleeding can be controlled by putting on pressure directly to the wound using a bandage or a towel. To maintain the pressure, the soaked through towel must not be removed. Elevation of the bleeding body part above the heart is another emergency care that controls bleeding. Applying pressure to the pressure points is one effective way to control profuse bleeding. Tourniquet can be used to stem profuse bleeding but this must be administered only by a qualified person as it can do the dog more harm if incorrectly applied.
Internal bleeding is rather hard to recognize as no bleeding will be noticed in the dog. A dog hit by a car or one that has fallen from heights can have internal bleeding. Symptoms of internal bleeding are weak pulse, shallow breathing and pale gums. There is no first aid for a dog that is bleeding internally. The dog would need emergency medical care.
Because of the inquisitive and energetic nature dogs seem to have an invisible magnet for accidents. A dog owner has to be prepared to deal with the injuries of the pet. Fortunately most of the injuries are minor scrapes and abrasions that can be easily dealt with at home using the contents of the dog's first aid kit. For serious injuries that need professional medical care, the owner's first aid know how will be important to stabilize the pet before it is transported to the veterinary facility.
A quick that is accidentally cut when trimming the dog's nails can cause the pet to bleed. Although the dog may bleed a lot and leave bloody marks on the floor this is not a serious condition as it can be easily resolved with styptic powder. If the pet comes home trailing bloody footprints because of a profusely bleeding wound, can you administer first aid?
First aid for pets should not be too difficult as it is pretty much the same as the emergency care for humans. First aid methods to stop bleeding are very necessary as a dog can go into shock if two teaspoons of blood per pound of body weight is lost. Bleeding can be controlled by putting on pressure directly to the wound using a bandage or a towel. To maintain the pressure, the soaked through towel must not be removed. Elevation of the bleeding body part above the heart is another emergency care that controls bleeding. Applying pressure to the pressure points is one effective way to control profuse bleeding. Tourniquet can be used to stem profuse bleeding but this must be administered only by a qualified person as it can do the dog more harm if incorrectly applied.
Internal bleeding is rather hard to recognize as no bleeding will be noticed in the dog. A dog hit by a car or one that has fallen from heights can have internal bleeding. Symptoms of internal bleeding are weak pulse, shallow breathing and pale gums. There is no first aid for a dog that is bleeding internally. The dog would need emergency medical care.