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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=90 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>--Type Title Here--</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="_"><B>home</B></A></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> Emergency Life Saving Techniques May Save Your Dog. Part 1</div> <bR> <div> In the face of an emergency, being prepared for the worst will help you though. No dog owner should ever face any of these emergencies but that is why they are called accidents. These tips should help you and your dog survive certain traumas.</div> <bR> <div> You must stay calm in the face of any emergency. If you become hysterical your pet will also. Like a trained medical professional you must stay calm and perform your task.</div> <div>  </div> <div> You must be take control of the situation for the sake of your dog.</div> <bR> <div> Adopt these initial steps if you pet is experiencing a medical emergency.</div> <bR> <div> • Get in touch with your vet or the nearest veterinarian service right away.</div> <bR> <div> • Approach the animal quietly.</div> <bR> <div> • Speak in a calm, soothing voice. This will reassure your dog.</div> <bR> <div> • If it is possible, wear gloves to protect your hands.</div> <bR> <div> • Restrain the canine to prevent further injury.</div> <bR> <div> • Examine the dog, looking for such things as obvious wounds, signs of trauma.</div> <bR> <div> • Check the pulse and the respiratory rate.</div> <bR> <div> • Make the dog comfortable. If necessary, wrap him or her in a blanket. This will provide cushioning for the trip to the vets. It will also help in case he or she has gone into shock.</div> <bR> <div> Shock</div> <bR> <div> Shock is a result of severe medical trauma. In this state the cardiovascular system of your pet may collapse. The blood is not receiving enough oxygen because of reduced breathing. Signs of shock include a weak but fast pulse and pale gums. If the gums have turned white this is a very serious sign.</div> <bR> <div> You can help any dog suffering from shock in 3 ways. Wrap them up. This will keep them warm. Keep them quiet. This will decrease further stress factors on the system. Rush them ASAP to a vet.</div> <bR> <div> Bleeding</div> <div> If you come across your dog bleeding, look for the source. In some cases, minor injuries can be treated at home. A more serious cut will require a vet’s immediate attention. What you can do may be minimal, but you may be able to help your pet survive.</div> <bR> <div> • If there is bleeding from the mouth or nose monitor the amounts. Substantial blood loss can be life-threatening. You can try applying ice packs or cold compresses to the affected areas. This will slow down the bleeding.</div> <bR> <div> • Cuts and wounds on the skin may be simple. You can wash and let them repair themselves. They usually do so with the passage of time and a lick or 2 of the dog’s tongue. However, if the wounds are deeper gashes, you will need to go to the vet.  Until you can, adopt this basic principle of first aid: apply pressure. This will slow down or stop the bleeding.</div> <bR> <div> • The pads on your dogs feet may bleed a lot if there is a small cut. This may be alarming but may not be life threatening. Apply pressure to your dogs foot and wrap it tightly. A sock may be used to hold the bandage on the leg. </div> <bR> <div> • In the cases of blood loss, avoid the application of tourniquets. They may result in the loss of a limb. This is because a tourniquet cuts off all blood circulation to that limb.</div> <bR> <div> • If the dog has a bleeding wound higher up on his or her leg, use a pressure bandage.</div> <bR> <div> These are a few ways to help your dog in an emergency. The next part will look at several more.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  Content provided by Philip Stewart of <a href="http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/dog-supplies/elevated-dog-feeders/">www.ohmydogsupplies.com</a>, check out our awesome assortment of <a href="http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/dog-supplies/food-storage/">dog food canisters</a> online.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>