by Metro Animal Emergency Clinic | Jan 13, 2021 | First Aid
If you see your dog squinting to protect his eye, if there is any suspected trauma to the eye, if the eye looks abnormal in any way, or if the eyelid cannot cover the eyeball, these are all potential emergencies, and you should seek veterinary attention immediately....
by Metro Animal Emergency Clinic | Jan 13, 2021 | First Aid
In order to avoid any injury to yourself, do not touch your dog until the electrical source has been turned off or moved. Unplug electrical cord or shut off electricity. If this is not possible, use a wooden broom or another non-conductive object to move the dog away...
by Metro Animal Emergency Clinic | Jan 13, 2021 | First Aid
Dehydration often accompanies vomiting, diarrhea, hyperthermia, fever, no access to water, and other conditions. To determine if your dog is dehydrated: Check the tongue and gums – they should be moist Saliva should be watery, if thick and ropy, your dog may be...
by Metro Animal Emergency Clinic | Jan 13, 2021 | First Aid
Choking is anything that causes breathing difficulties due to foreign material in the trachea, or compression on the windpipe. If dog is unconscious: Open dog’s mouth and do a finger sweep – place your finger along the inside of the mouth and slide it down...
by Metro Animal Emergency Clinic | Jan 13, 2021 | First Aid
This refers to any damage to tissues by contact with harmful chemicals such as lye, acids, or strong cleaning supplies. What to do: Wash the affected area with copious amounts of flowing water for a minimum of 15 minutes If the chemicals were dry, then brush them away...
by Metro Animal Emergency Clinic | Jan 13, 2021 | First Aid
Any injury of tissue caused by heat, flame, chemicals, or electricity. What to do: Extinguish all flames For thermal or electrical burns, immediately place cold water compresses to the injured area, changing frequently to keep cool and wet – do this for a...
