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Tips On Dog First Aid!

By Jerry J. Jansen On November 21, 2009 NO COMMENTS
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If your dog becomes injured or harmed in some way are you prepared to save your dogs life with first aid? Unfortunately a great many canine owners have absolutely no idea how to administer dog first aid if necessary. It is the intent of this article to provide useful tips which may well mean the difference between, life or death, for your beloved animal.

Perhaps one of the most common injuries which can be harmful to your pet is something as simple as an insect bite. Some of the insects which can cause pain and suffering to your pooch are the ants, hornets, spiders, wasp and other stinging insects. If your animal is going to have a possible reaction it will normally surface within the 1st half hour or so. It is fairly easy to recognize the signs of the dog’s reaction.

Your pet may suddenly start scratching excessively, nibbling or biting at the injured area and whining with pain. In some cases if it is sever enough anaphylactic shock and other forms of shock may occur. It is best if you give the dog first aid as soon as possible.

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