Knowing Dog First Aid Is Much More Than Merely Having A First Aid Kit

There is a well-known saying that "Curiosity killed the cat." But dogs are no better since they are definitely inquisitive and are often in the habit of going places and getting into things that they shouldn't. While this doesn't always end badly, they now and again do end up harming themselves in some way so it's a wise decision to learn some dog first aid.

Somewhere around the time my Lhasa Apso was three or four months old she succeeded in finding a previously unknown patch of burrs in the backyard and chose to play in them for awhile. By the time she returned to the house the burrs had already worked their way firmly into places on her face, her ears and her little fluffy behind.

It was nighttime so the Vet was not open and a trip to the animal hospital would probably have been very expensive. So she had to endure my tearful yet laughing attempts as I was able to one by one manipulate those burrs out of her hair as she squirmed and yelped for at least two hours. They were matted so severely and close up to the skin that cutting them out was not an option.

A tranquilizer of some sort would have been perfect but I didn't have anything to give her. Since there was no blood or major injury, heading for the emergency hospital was not necessary ... that time.

That is a saddening yet comical story to tell and hopefully an experience she has forgotten through the years. It was also a minor issue although painful and stressful for both of us. But it could have been even worse.

As a committed dog owner you must know at least basic first aid for dogs so you can be prepared for more extreme emergencies. You can oftentimes save on Vet fees for minor problems like the one I had. But you could possibly find yourself in a situation where you need to help minimize your dog's pain or perform life-saving actions until you can get to the Vet.

Having a dog first aid kit is without a doubt a wise decision but you also have to know how to handle things in an emergency. Always have phone numbers close by for both your regular Vet as well as the nearest emergency animal hospital. And become skilled at basic canine first aid for yourself.

I've never been in a position where I needed to provide life-saving medical actions for my four-legged friend and maybe you haven't either. But would you know the activities to do if faced with a life-threatening situation with regards to your pet dog?

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