Accidents do happen with pets, no matter how well you take care of them. The key here is to not panic. If your pets ever meet with an accident or show serious health issues, you have to act immediately by providing them immediate care and attention.Having the necessary first aid pet medicines is very important.
So, how should you react when your pet is in agony?
- Be prepared with a first aid kit
- Respond Quickly.
- Seek an expert vet’s treatment.
In this article, we explain how to act quickly and efficiently during accidents & emergencies regarding your beloved pets, which could help reduce their suffering.
Burns
In case your pet gets exposed to fire or toxic chemicals, you may find them with blistering,singed hair and swelling reddish skin. The first thing you must do is to pour plenty of fresh cool water on the affected area, and then apply an ice pack for at least 15 minutes. But make sure to avoid direct contact with the affected skin. Wrap the ice pack with a hygienic cloth and seek an expert veterinarian’s help.
Fractures
If you find your pet having unusual difficulty in physical activities including pain, inability to use a limb or limb at an odd angle, you should see if an accident might have caused a fracture. In this case, muzzle your pet and watch signs of shock. Never try pulling on limb, but support the injured part and rush your dog to the nearest veterinarian.
Wounds
Check the wound carefully for any contamination or debris, and if found, clean the affected part with saline or balanced electrolyte solution; or use water fresh running water. Wrap large open wounds to keep them clean and apply pressure to profusely bleeding wounds. Bite wounds certainly need emergency expert care.
Poison
Intake of any poisonous material is identified with symptoms including vomiting, convulsions, diarrhea, salivation, weakness, depression and pain. Taking your pet to a veterinary hospital ASAP is the best thing to do in this case.
First aid care should not be in any case considered as a substitute for expert veterinary care, it is only meant to stabilize the animal until the immediate expert veterinary care is given.
Author Bio: KG Rogers is a guest blogger on various websites. He also manages the digital marketing campaign for KVsupply.com online pet supplies.