Symptom
|
Cause
|
Effect
|
Solution
|
Prevention
|
| Accute
Abdominal Pain |
Swallowing
foreign objects |
Severe Pain.
Unproductive attempt to vomit, bloody or painful urination
|
Do not Treat.
Watch your dog and call your vet |
Do not give
small bones. Remove any possible hazards or spray them with
Bitter Apple®. Pet proof your home |
| Bee Sting
|
Stings from
Bees, Yellow Jackets, and Hornets |
Local Pain
and Swelling. Rubbing or licking the paws. |
Remove stinger
with tweezer |
Keep dog away
from wood piles or hives. Benadryl if swelling continues
and call vet. |
| Bloat
|
Gas fills the
stomach. Reasons unknown. Most often seen in older dogs
and deep chested breeds. |
Restlessness.
Distension of the stomach. Unable to vomit. Pale gums. Weak,
rapid heartbeat. |
Do NOT attempt
to treat. Call vet immediately. Time is critacal. |
Avoid heavy
running. Do not run dog for at least one hour after meals.
Do not leave food out unattended. |
| Broken
Bones |
The result
of a car accident, Strong blow, fall, bite or bullet. |
The dog is
unable to walk. Intense pain. May appear weak and have difficulty
breathing. The limb may be swollen and tender. |
Gently restrain
and muzzle. Apply a temporary splint. DO NOT TRY TO SET!
|
Always keep
your dog on a leash when outside. Watch your dog in any
new situation. |
| Compound
Fracture (bone protrudes from the skin) |
Same as above
|
Severe damage
to the skin, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Profuse
bleeding. |
Cover the effected
area with a clean cloth and call your vet immediately. |
Same as above
|
| Fractures
to the neck, spine, pelvis, hips, tail, ribs, skull or shoulder.
|
Same as above
|
Bleeding may
be internal, paralysis, convulsions, unconciousness, and
swelling. |
Moving as little
as possible, and carefully place on a stretcher. Get the
dog to the vet as soon as possible. |
Same as above
|
| Chemical
burns |
Acids, Some
household cleaners. |
Red or broken
skin, pain |
Wash liberally
with warm water and apply a solution of baking soda. Call
vet. |
Keep all cleaning
products out of reach. Pet proof your home. |
| Choking
|
Swallowing
a foreign object. |
Choking and
coughing. Dog may shake it's head and paw at mouth. |
Seek medical
attention if symptoms persist. |
Do not allow
your dog to play with small, chewable objects that can break
apart. Pet proof your home. |
| Cuts
|
Puncture from
a sharp object. |
Surface break
to the skin, bleeding, some soreness. |
Apply pressure,
clean area with water and a clean cloth. |
Keep sharp
objects out of reach. Pet proof your home. |
| Severe
deep cuts |
A deep puncture
from a bullet, knife, bite or nail |
Deep puncture
wound to the skin, injury to major blood vessel or nerve.
|
Apply pressure
with a clean cloth for at least 15 minutes. Stitches may
be needed, call vet now. |
Same as above
|
| Heatstroke
|
As result of
exposure to heat, the dog is unable to cool himself. |
Excessive heavy
breathing. Trouble taking breaths. Gums turn purple or gray.
|
Apply wet cloth
or bathe in tepid water. Apply wet cloth to the heat, feet
and inside of thighs. |
NEVER leave
your dog in the car in warm weather even with the windows
rolled down, even for a minute. Call your vet NOW. |
| Shock
|
Appears after
an injury or accident, chewing on an electrical cord, ingesting
a toxin. |
Weak or rapid
pulse, shallow rapid breathing, dialated pupils, grey gums.
|
Keep the dog
quiet, and avoid excitement. Keep the body temperature even.
Get ot a vet NOW. |
Watch your
dog.
Keep him out of danger. |
| Sprains
|
Usually the
result of a slip, fall or car accident. |
Swollen and
tender limb(s) neck and tail. |
Keep the dog
quiet, move him as little as possible. Apply a splint and
ice to the area. |
Watch your
dog, especially on icy areas. |
