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Hello again, today I will write about what to do if your dog is choking or if it gets a fish hook caught in the lip. CHOKING If the dog is choking, one or more of the following signs may be evident. *retching; *mouth open (dog does not appear to be able to close it); [...]

Hi everyone, hope you are all ok? today I will write about bleeding in dogs and what to do if it happens. BLEEDING Do not panic and just stand and watch a dog bleed to death. Immediately apply pressure on the wound and stop the dog from moving around. If the dog is bleeding freely [...]

Hello again, today we will learn how to resuscitate your dog, if ever you have to. If the dog is in a state of collapse, not breathing, and perhaps has a blue tongue, apply resuscitation. *Check the mouth for any food or foreign body obstructing the airway. If the dog is small, take it by [...]

Hello again, hope you are well and happy today. Our next topic is: ASSESSING THE INJURED DOG. Look at the color of the dogs gums. If pale or white, the dog is probably suffering from shock or blood loss. Take the dog to the vet straight away. If the gums are pink, it is a [...]

Injury and accidents to dogs appear to be fairly common, possibly because of their inquisitive nature and exuberant approach to life, often disregarding any danger. FIRST AID KIT *Antibiotic powder *Antiseptic wash (eg. chlorhexidine) *Hydrogen peroxide 3% *Mercurochrome *Paraffin oil *Roll of cotton wool *Roll of adhesive bandage. 2.5cm(1in) wide *Roll of gauze bandage. 2.5cm [...]