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amypalm (sxc.hu)
Cats may occasionally get laceration injuries to their paw pads from gravel, glass, wire, tree limbs & foreign bodies. It is important to seek veterinary care to prevent further damage.
Symptoms
Licking at Paw
Wound
Difficulty Walking
Pink Flesh
Bleeding
Discomfort
Laceration
Steps
Muzzle your pet because they might bite you if they are in pain
Put a gauze pad against the wound and slip a cotton sock over the foot
Tape a plastic bag over the sock
Once the bleeding has stopped use blunt scissors to trim the fur around the wound
Wash the cut with mild soap and water then pat dry with a clean, soft cloth
Apply Neosporin or Bactine to help prevent infection
Watch for swelling, fever, or discharge which would indicate an infection
If bleeding continues or the cut appears deep call your veterinarian immediately
Provide direct pressure on the wound as you drive to the Vet’s office
Warnings
If your cat goes outside make sure to cover the injury with a temporary... Read the rest of this article »
SEPpics (sxc.hu)
Dogs can get their heads stuck easily because the back of their head is wider than the front. Head entrapment is usually not a medical emergency unless your pet has trouble breathing. However your dog can become frantic and hysterical from being stuck and injure themselves further.
Symptoms:
Scrapes
Swelling
Cuts
Steps:
Calm your dog down to prevent him from struggling further
Place yourself behind the dog and push him closer to the object that he’s trapped in to avoid him backing up further and strangling himself
You may want to muzzle him to prevent him from biting you while you try to free him
Grease the fur on his neck and the top of his head with KY Jelly or Petroleum Jelly
While someone holds his from the back you should gently take the dogs muzzle and turn his head sideways and slide him through the fence or rails
Warnings:
Make sure that you muzzle your dog as he may try to bite you when you have to push him through the fence or rails
Tips:
It helps if someone... Read the rest of this article »
shar (sxc.hu)
Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they depend on us for their safety and well-being. Here’s how you can be prepared to protect your pets when disaster strikes.
Be Prepared with a Disaster Plan
The best way to protect your family from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan. If you are a pet owner, that plan must include your pets. Being prepared can save their lives.
Different disasters require different responses. But whether the disaster is a hurricane or a hazardous spill, you may have to evacuate your home.
If you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them, too. Leaving them behind, even if you try to create a safe place, is likely to result in their being injured, lost, or worse. So prepare now.
Have a Safe Place to Take Your Pets
Red Cross disaster shelters cannot accept pets because of states’ health and safety regulations and other considerations. Service animals that... Read the rest of this article »
