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First Aid 101
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Here is a step-by-step guide to safely putting medication in your dog’s ears.
Have your dog stand, sit, or lie down next to you so you are close to the ear in which you are planning to put medication.
Pet your dog and talk to her...
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Putting medication in your dog’s eyes can seem a bit daunting – chances are your dog is
not going to be thrilled with the idea and you are going to be nervous too. Here is a
step-by-step guide to administering eye medication to make the...
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Liquid medications can be easily administered to your dog by using an eyedropper
or a baby syringe. Medication in pill form, however, can be a bit trickier to administer.
The easiest way to get your dog to swallow a pill is to hide the pill in...
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Respiratory arrest means that your dog is not breathing. Cardiac arrest means that
you cannot feel your dog’s heart beating. Both situations are emergencies requiring
immediate action. Artificial respiration can help restore your dog’s ability...
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All cuts and wounds need to be evaluated by your veterinarian.
Even a small cut or wound can become infected. If the cut or wound is bleeding
heavily, seems hot or swollen, or if your dog appears in pain, you should go
to the vet immediately. If...
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If
your dog has been bitten by another dog, you must stay calm and act
quickly to evaluate your dog’s injuries. Although hard to do when your
loved one has been hurt, you must try not to panic.
The first thing you need to do is assess...
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The Heimlich Maneuver is an emergency first aid technique designed to help dislodge
an item stuck in your dog’s throat that is impairing breathing. The Heimlich Maneuver
should only be used if you are sure that your dog is actually choking. Some...
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Normal temperature for dogs ranges between 100 – 102.7 F. To take your dog’s
temperature you need to use a rectal thermometer. It is best to
use a pediatric digital
thermometer which can be found at most drugstores.
Lubricate the...
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First Aid 101 
First Aid 101
