First Aid for Dogs

Introduction......................................................... 5

Chapter 1: Being Prepared..................................7
A Vet’s Obligation.................................................9
Safety First...........................................................9
First Aid Kit.........................................................10

Chapter 2: What to do in an Emergency............ 13
Describe The Situation Exactly...........................15
Accidents And Severe Onset Illness...................16
Symptoms Which May Need Quick Action..........17

Chapter 3: First Aid Basics for your Dog............ 19
Take Control........................................................21
Have Your Kit Handy...........................................22
Pay Attention.......................................................22
Making Your Dog Stable......................................23

Chapter 4: Choking and Resuscitation............... 25
Resuscitation.......................................................28

Chapter 5: Transporting Your Dog Safely........... 33
Lifting Your Dog...................................................35 

Using a Stretcher.................................................36

Chapter 6: Bandaging and Medication................ 37
Bandaging............................................................39 

Medication............................................................41

Chapter 7: Dealing with Bleeding........................ 43
External Bleeding.................................................45

Internal Bleeding...................................................49

Chapter 8: Treating Burns.................................... 51
First and Second Degree Burns............................53
Third Degree Burns...............................................54
Chemical Burns.....................................................55

Chapter 9: Heatstroke and Hypothermia.............. 57
Heatstroke.............................................................59

Hypothermia..........................................................60

Chapter 10: Treating a Broken Leg...................... 63
Warning Signs.......................................................65
For an Open Fracture............................................66
For a Closed Fracture............................................66

Chapter 11: Common Injuries and Illnesses......... 69
Seizures.................................................................71
Stings and Foreign Bodies.....................................73
Animal Bites...........................................................74
Poisoning...............................................................75

Final Word..............................................................79