First aid for dogs

First aid for your dog can save its life before it gets to the vet. Know the most common emergencies and keep a first-aid kit ready.

You will need

• A first-aid kit (bandages, gauze pads, wound dressings, tweezers, tick tweezers)
• The number of an emergency vet
• A muzzle or a strip of bandage

Steps

1. Stay calm

   Staying calm helps both you and your dog.

2. Keep the emergency number handy

3. Watch out for bites

4. Stop the bleeding

5. Act quickly in case of poisoning

6. Recognise heatstroke

7. Recognise emergencies

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