What to do in a Dog Emergency and how to do CPR on your Dog.

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What is Dog First Aid?

First aid involves removing the dog from the source of harm, preventing the worsening of the condition, restoring vital bodily functions, alleviating pain and distress, and helping recovery to begin.

Over-enthusiastic first aid can do more harm than good. Limit yourself to determining the seriousness of the dog’s condition, providing essential treatment, and then getting immediate professional help.

It is a good bet to create a pre-assembled pet first aid kit, and have it handy in case of emergency. Basic first-aid equipment

should include:
Adhesive tape

Bacitracin ointment or antiseptic cream

Bandages

Charcoal suspension –

Administered orally to adsorb certain drugs or toxins to
prevent or reduce their systemic absorption

Cotton

Diarsanyl

For stomach soothing and rebalancing

Ecotrin (or generic) coated aspirin

For pain or fever

Gauze

Hydrogen peroxide

Kwik stop powder or cornstarch

For bleeding nail/faulty pedicure administered by owner

Muzzle

Pepcid AC

For upset stomach

Petroleum jelly

Rectal thermometer

Rubbing alcohol

Scissors

Tweezers

First Aid 101

The following steps should be following during any emergency situation with your pet.
Remove dog from source of harm

Prevent worsening of the condition

Restore vital bodily functions

Alleviate pain & distress

Provide essential treatment

Get immediate professional help

Don’t panic, keep your wits about you

Never use hydrogen peroxide or ointment on a wound

With some preparation, general check-ups and care, you can ensure that your dog is able to get the best care available if something happens.  If you want to know more about how you can care for your dog, in case of an emergency, than your copy of
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CPR For Dogs Under 30 Pounds

1. Kneel facing the dog’s chest

2. Place one hand on top of the dog’s ribs behind the elbow

3. Place the other hand underneath the ribs, behind the
   elbow

4. Press the two hands together, compressing the chest
   one-half to one inch

5. Combine with rescue breathing, 5 compressions for each breath, and try to keep going at as fast a pace as you can tolerate

CPR For Dogs 30 to 90 Pounds

1. Kneel facing the dog’s back

2. Extend your arms straight with one hand resting on top of the other and lock your elbows straight

3. Place your joined hands, palms down, where the dog’s
   left elbow would touch his ribs if he were standing

4. Compress the chest about 1 - 3 inches in, depending on
   the dog’s size

5. Combine the compressions with rescue breathing, 5
   compressions for each breath, then recheck the pulse to see if it has returned

CPR For Dogs Over 90 Pounds

1. Follow the same rules for dogs 30 - 90 lbs., with one
   exception:   Do 10 compressions for each breath, then
   recheck the pulse

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