Emergency Help
By Denise Fleck, The Pet Safety Crusader™
Excessive panting Frequent or infrequent urination Vomiting/diarrhea/constipation Restlessness Lethargy Change in eating/drinking habits
Burns (heat, chemical or electrical) Intestinal/Kidney Stoppages Inability to urinate or defecate or obvious train when attempting to do so For any of the above, do calm, effective and immediate first-aid to prevent further injury and make the pet more comfortable, then…GET TO YOUR Veterinarian AT ONCE!
Anything that is not normal for YOUR pet may not be right! Communication with your Veterinarian is always important and you should always feel comfortable seeking out their guidance, expertise and assistance. YOU are the voice for your dog or cat who cannot speak for himself. Be proactive by getting regular check-ups, reading pet food labels, ensuring your pet gets daily exercise and regular grooming and an abundance of quality time spent with you…his or her best friend! Denise Fleck is an award winning author & radio show host, and a Pet First-Aid & CPR instructor who has personally taught 20,000 humans animal life saving skills and millions more via national television appearances. She has authored more than a dozen books including “The Pet Safety Bible,” and offers pet tips Thursdays 3pm Eastern at www.facebook.com/SunnyDogInk. Learn more at www.PetSafetyCrusader.com.
If at any time you notice these Basic Signs of Injury or Illness in your pet, the animal’s health needs to be addressed. Canines are pack animals and it is in their best interest in the wild to not let on when they are hurt, so this often carries down to our domestic pets, especially if you have a multi-dog household. An animal who is injured or weakened can lose his place in the hierarchy, so he’ll do his best to keep symptoms hidden. It therefore is your task to seek out anything that is not right with your pet by performing weekly head-to-tail exams at home. Redness Swelling Tenderness/Lameness Open sores Bleeding, pus or discharge from any orifice or wound Breathing difficulties Rapid or decreased heart rate
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