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   Get immediate treatment for bloat. If your dog vomits, but nothing comes up your dog may have a serious and life-threatening condition called bloat. Symptoms include repeated attempts to vomit without actually producing vomit and drooling strings of saliva (because he can’t swallow it).^[7]

   • Your dog needs emergency medical treatment for bloat, since this serious condition can kill within hours if it’s not treated.
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   Watch for dehydration. Once your dog vomits, he may feel nauseous which prevents him from wanting to drink. This, along with vomiting up fluid, can cause dehydration if the amount of fluid he loses is greater than the amount of fluid he’s taking in.^[8] If your dog is showing early signs of dehydration, give him an electrolyte drink mixed with water every few hours for a day. If the dehydration doesn’t improve, get medical attention.^[9] Early signs of dehydration include:

   • Excessive panting
   • Dry mouth, gums, or nose
   • Visible lethargy (fatigue)
   • Dry or sunken eyes
   • Lack of skin elasticity (the skin won’t fall back into place immediately if you pinch a little and release it)
   • Weakness in the hind end (a later stage of dehydration)
   • Unsteadiness when walking (a later stage of dehydration)
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   Know when to contact the vet. If the vomiting is simple and straightforward, such as after scavenging garbage, then most times you can nurse the dog better at home by offering fluids, and withholding food. However, you should always watch for signs that your dog needs immediate medical attention. These include:^[10]

   • Retching with nothing coming up
   • Vomiting once or twice with your dog still seeming dull and depressed
   • Vomiting for more than 4 hours or not being able to keep water down
   • Vomiting blood which could indicate a serious ulcer in the stomach wall

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   Distinguish between vomiting and regurgitation to determine proper treatment.Dogs can often regurgitate, raise undigested food with no abdominal effort, without showing signs of other illnesses.^[11] If your dog regurgitates, he may just need his food to be raised off the floor so that gravity helps pass the food down into his stomach. However, if your dog forcefully vomits (acute vomiting) the contents of his stomach, this means his muscles are contracting. You’ll notice your dog hunched up and the vomit will probably smell foul.^[12]

   • Regurgitation is usually a sign of esophageal issues or other problems in the early stages of the digestive process. For example, often dogs eat too much too quickly. In this case, the food your dog expels will usually be undigested and tubular in shape.^[13]
   • If your dog regularly regurgitates food, he may have a long term medical condition so put his food up on a chair, but also let your vet assess him.^[14]
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   Consider the causes of vomiting. Think about your dog’s recent diet, behaviour, emotions, and environmental conditions to determine what might be causing your dog’s vomiting. For example, think about recent walks and whether your dog may have scavenged a carcass or eaten discarded food. Vomiting can be a common symptom of “garbage gut” where your dog eats things that aren’t healthy which causes his body to force out the spoilt food. However, if he keeps vomiting, there may be a more serious cause including:^[15][16]

   • Bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract
   • Intestinal parasites
   • Severe constipation
   • Acute kidney failure
   • Acute liver failure
   • Colitis
   • Parvovirus
   • Gall bladder inflammation
   • Pancreatitis
   • Ingestion of a poisonous substance
   • Heatstroke
   • An infected uterus
   • A reaction to medicine
   • Cancer
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   Assess whether the vomiting was a one-off or occurred multiple times. If your dog vomits once, eats normally and has normal bowel movements, the vomiting was probably an isolated incident. If he vomits more than once throughout the day or if it continues beyond one day, take him to the vet immediately.^[17]

   • Continued and repetitive vomiting should be investigated more fully by a vet. Your vet should be able to diagnose the condition by conducting a range of tests, including X-rays, bloodwork, fecal analysis, urinalysis, ultrasound imaging, and/or a barium study.^[18]
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   Examine the vomit to determine a cause of vomiting. Look at the vomit for foreign objects like wrappers, pieces of a plastic bag, bone fragments (you should not give your dog real bones as this are often implicated in vomiting episodes), etc. ^[19] If you see blood in the vomit, take your dog to the vet immediately since severe blood loss can happen quickly and be fatal.

   • If there are no foreign objects, look at the shape and consistency of the vomit. Is it undigested food or is it more liquid in form? Write down what you observe so you will be able to tell your vet if the vomiting continues. It may help your vet diagnose your dog if you can show a photo or sample of the vomit.^[20] A photo can also let the vet see the volume of vomitus which may influence treatment.

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   Avoid feeding your dog for 12 hours. Vomiting can irritate your dog’s stomach lining, which can lead to more vomiting if he eats anything soon after vomiting. His stomach needs time to rest, and this will help you determine if his vomiting was food-related.^[21] Resist the urge to feed him even if he acts hungry. This fasting will also give your dog a chance to eliminate anything that might have caused the vomiting.^[22]

   • A puppy or young dog should not fast for more than 12 hours.
   • If your dog has an underlying medical condition (especially diabetes), speak with your veterinarian before withholding any meals.
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   Give your dog water. Offer him 1 teaspoon of water for every pound of his weight every hour. Continue giving water this way throughout the day and night until your dog can drink normally. Drinking too much water after vomiting can cause your dog to vomit again, while not drinking any water can cause dehydration.^[23] Call the vet if your dog is unable to keep down even this small amount of water.

   • For example, if your dog weighs 12 pounds, he would get 12 teaspoons (¼ cup) of water every hour throughout the day and night.
   • Consider getting pedialyte or lectade from a pharmacy or the vet. Follow the packaged instructions to reconstitute this electrolyte powder with boiled water. It’s gentler on the stomach and can help reverse dehydration. Offer it in the same quantities that you would water. Be aware that not all dogs like the taste and refuse to drink it.
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   Keep your dog hydrated if he won’t drink. To prevent dehydration, you must keep your dog hydrated. Consider wiping your dog’s gums with a washcloth soaked in water. This helps freshen his mouth at a time when he feels too nauseous to drink. Or, offer ice cubes for your dog to lick so he at least gets small amounts of water and keeps his mouth moist.^[24] You can also try giving him certain teas like lukewarm ginger, chamomile or mint which can help calm his stomach and digestive tract. As with water, you only want to give him a few tablespoons at a time.

   • If he won’t drink tea, try freezing it in ice cube trays and then breaking it apart into chips. He may take it this way.^[25]
   • Keep trying to offer your dog a variety of fluids until you find one that he’ll take.
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   Reintroduce food. After 12 hours, begin introducing 2 to 3 teaspoons of foods that are low in fat and easy to digest. Lean meats like skinless chicken and hamburger will provide needed protein, while boiled potatoes, low-fat cottage cheese and well-cooked rice will give him the carbohydrates he needs. Create a mixture of 1 part lean meat to 5 parts carbohydrate. Make sure that these foods are well-cooked, drained of fat, and unseasoned which will make it easier to digest than regular dog food.^[26]

   • If your dog does not vomit, give him a little more food every hour or two.^[27][28] But, if he begins to vomit again, take him to the vet for examination.
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   Integrate dog food slowly. After the first day of feeding your dog these bland foods, you can start to mix just a little bit of his regular dog food with the food you’ve been making him for one meal. For example, start with a 50/50 mix for one meal, then 3/4 dog food and 1/4 of the bland diet for one meal. Then return to feeding him normally unless he begins vomiting again.^[29][30] Always follow the vet’s recommendations and return for any follow-up exams.

   • Stop feeding your dog if he begins vomiting again and take him to the vet. It’s a good idea to keep a log of what your dog eats and drinks, the amounts he consumes, and his behavior. This will be useful information for the vet.
   • Don’t experiment with food or medications since this could make your dog’s vomiting worse.^[31]

   reference: https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-a-Dog-After-It-Has-Just-Vomited

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   Lift the canine’s ear and gently brush aside any hair that may be in the way. This will allow you to have a clear view of the animals ear canal. Any hair that remains in the way may obstruct the thermometer and cause discomfort to your dog.

   • Note that while ear thermometers are less invasive to the animal they can be less accurate if used improperly.^[6]
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   Look for signs of an ear infection. If your dog has an ear infection, do not use the ear thermometer, as it will likely give you an inaccurate result and be painful to the dog. Indications of an ear infection are redness, swelling, discharge with an odor, and shaking or scratching excessively at the ears.^[7]
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   Position the thermometer deep into the dog’s horizontal ear canal. You may want to have another person hold the dog’s head to get enough control of the animal to do this. Be sure the thermometer is deep enough or it will not produce an accurate temperature reading. ^[8].

   • If you don’t have help, hold the dog’s body between your legs to keep it still. At no time should you continue with this process if your dog is trying to bite you, as you will not get an accurate reading if the dog is fighting the process.
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   Hold the thermometer in place and wait for it to beep. This indicates a reading was successfully achieved. Depending on the brand and make of the thermometer, read times will vary.
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   Remove the thermometer from the dog’s ear gently. Remember, ear thermometers go very deep into the horizontal ear canal. Some dogs may object to the ear thermometer, sometimes even more so than to the rectal option.

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   Check the reading on the thermometer. A normal temperature should be between 100 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 and 39.4 degrees Celsius).^[9] Readings above 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius) are considered elevated.^[10]Temperatures below 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) are considered low.^[11]
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   Double check any “abnormal” readings. If the temperature is too low, the thermometer may not be inserted far enough in the ear or the rectum, or it could be inserted into feces. If the temperature is too high and the dog is excited or really resisted handling, let the dog rest for 10 minutes and recheck.
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   Contact your veterinarian immediately if your dog’s temperature is higher than 106 degrees Fahrenheit. This is very dangerous to your animal and should be considered a medical emergency.^[12] If your veterinarian is not open or available, take your dog to the nearest emergency animal hospital.
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   Contact your veterinarian if your dog’s temperature is above 103 degrees Fahrenheit. This is especially important if there are other indicators of illness, such as lethargy or lack of interest in food. Make an appointment to go in that day. ^[13]

reference: https://www.wikihow.com/Check-a-Dog-for-a-Fever

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   Take the injured puppy to an emergency veterinary clinic. You should be aware that when you take the puppy to the clinic, you will have to pay for its treatment.^[10] If the dog has extensive injuries, the bill might be quite high. However, if the dog has moderate to severe injuries, veterinary aid is a necessary part of caring for the dog.
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   Tell the emergency vet that this dog is a stray. Tell the vet that you do not know the puppy’s age or medical history, how long it has been a stray, the last time it ate or drank, or the last time it received any care for its injuries. This will let the vet know that they need to make a complete examination of the dog for its overall health and wellbeing, in addition to caring for the puppy’s injuries. In addition to assessing the pup’s injuries, the vet will probably test for:^[11]

   • Parvovirus
   • Ringworm fungus
   • Bacterial Dermatitis
   • Mange
   • Internal parasites, such as worms
   • Ticks and fleas
   • Ear mites
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   Consider signing over your rights to the puppy in exchange for free service.Some veterinary clinics will provide free services to stray animals, but in order to receive these services, you are expected to give up all rights and knowledge of the animal you’ve found.^[12] This means that you cannot wait with the animal while it is being treated, or call the veterinary office for updates.

   • If you do not have the funds to care for the dog, or if you are not attached to the pup, this might be a good option if it is available to you.
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   Let the vet do their job. In an event where you’re seeing an injured animal in pain, it is easy to forget that the vet is specially trained to handle these situations. The vet does not need your questions, advice, or help, and offering these things will only slow the vet down and make it take longer for the dog to receive necessary treatment.

   • In the event of serious injury, the vet might suggest euthanasia.^[13] Be sure to listen to what they have to say, ask for alternative treatment plans, and consider the level of discomfort the dog is experiencing and it’s likelihood of recovery.^[14]When in doubt trust your vet’s recommendations.

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   Treat any minor wounds or skin abrasions. The vet may recommend applying a certain medicated ointment or administering oral medications depending on the puppy’s injury. Be sure to follow any directions that the vet gives, and don’t miss any doses.

   • Some medications like antibiotics or skin creams have to be administered even after the symptoms of illness or injury have passed. Be sure to use the full course of medication, and don’t skip any doses.
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   Give the puppy a warm bath, if it is safe to do so. If you are going to try to nurse the puppy back to health, you want to be sure it is clean before bringing it into your home.

   • You can’t use a flea or tick shampoo on a puppy younger than 12 weeks or so, but some veterinarians recommend using liquid dish soap such as blue Dawn to remove dirt and grease from the puppy’s fur. If the puppy has ticks, pull them off at the head using a pair of tweezers and flush them down the toilet or smash them before discarding.
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   Give the puppy somewhere warm to sleep. Puppies that are six weeks or less need lots of warmth, since they are used to cuddling up with their mother and littermates.

   • A pet crate with a few towels or baby blankets inside will serve as a warm place for him or her to get some rest while recovering from their injuries.
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   Give the puppy plenty of food and water as it recovers. Puppies’ diets vary based on their age, so it is important to ask the vet for an estimate on how old the puppy might be and what the vet recommends for it to eat.

   • A very young puppy will need to be bottle fed using a special puppy formula, but puppies can eat dry puppy food starting at around five weeks of age. You can get the proper food at your local pet store.
   • Ask the vet if he or she recommends a special diet while the puppy recovers. Sometimes a critically ill or injured dog will need a critical care diet, which is easier to digest and more calorie-dense for a dog who has a lower appetite due to illness.^[15]
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   Feed your puppy according to its age and size. For example, a seven week old, seven pound puppy will need to eat about half a cup of dry puppy food three times a day.

   • Always have a bowl of clean, cool water available for your puppy.

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   Look for a microchip.^[16] After the puppy has been treated for its injuries, have the vet scan it for a microchip to see if it has an owner. It is possible that the puppy managed to escape from its home and that its owner is looking for it.

   • If the dog does have a microchip, make sure that you contact the owner. Sometimes the vet will offer to board the puppy until its owner can pick it up.
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   Take the dog to a trusted animal shelter. If the puppy has no tags, nor a microchip, and you are unable to keep it, take it to a local animal shelter. Taking a stray animal to the shelter is still the quickest way to reunite a lost pet with its owner.^[17]
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   Post fliers of the puppy. If you choose to keep the puppy while you search for its owner, post fliers of the dog along with your contact information in heavily trafficked areas of your town. These fliers might help to reunite the owner with the puppy. Here are some places you might post fliers:^[18]

   • Grocery Stores
   • Veterinarian Offices
   • Humane Society
   • Local Animal Shelters
   • Telephone poles at busy intersections
   • College Campuses
   • Social media sites, like Facebook or Nextdoor
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   Verify the owner. If someone contacts you stating that they are the owner of the puppy, ask questions to make sure this is true. You might even ask for proof of ownership, such as pictures of the pup, the dog’s ID tags, vet records, or an adoption contract.^[19] You should also offer to personally deliver the puppy to the owner’s home so that you can make sure that the pup is well cared for and lives in a loving home.
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   Adopt the pup. If you are unable to locate the owner of the puppy, you may choose to adopt the dog. In order to adopt the puppy as your own, you need to check the laws for dog ownership in your city or state.^[20] [Image:Take Care of an Injured Stray Puppy Step 8.jpg|center]]

   • In some areas, you will need to contact the animal control agency or the humane society to report finding the animal, prove that you’ve made a reasonable attempt to find the owner of the dog, and demonstrate that you want to adopt the puppy.
   • You will need to get the puppy vaccinated, licensed, and microchipped. You should also get a collar with ID tags for the puppy.^[21][

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   Keep an eye on the water supply. There are many circumstances that can cause a dog to become dehydrated, but the most obvious and easy to control is your dog’s access to water.

   • If the dog drinks all of its water, or its water bowl gets knocked over and it is left without a refill for a long period of time, this can result in dehydration. Make sure your dog has ample water, especially on hot days.^[13]
   • Dehydration can occur quickly, sometimes within an hour or so depending on the temperature.^[14]
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   Make sure the dog drinks regularly. Even if your dog has access to water, it will become dehydrated if it doesn’t drink it often enough. Keep an eye on your dog to make sure it visits the water bowl frequently.

   • For example, an older dog that suffers from arthritis and is too sore to get up and drink when it is thirsty is at risk of becoming dehydrated.^[15]
   • The problem is made worse if the dog has other health problems such as diabetes or renal disease, because its body will tend to produce a lot of urine. A dog with these problems will lose fluid at a faster rate than a healthy animal. This form of dehydration is chronic, which means it develops slowly over several days and is likely to reoccur.^[16]
   • Likewise, if a dog is ill and stops eating and drinking due to a lack of appetite, it is at risk of dehydration.
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   Beware of diarrhea. Watery feces contains a lot of fluid, which means more rapid loss of water, and thus an increased risk of dehydration.^[17]

   • If the dog is drinking enough, the risk of dehydration is reduced. A dog without access to water or with no desire to drink, however, can become dehydrated very quickly if suffering from diarrhea.^[18]
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   Watch for vomiting. Vomiting can be a serious problem because the dog is unable to retain any water it drinks.^[19]

   • Closely watch a dog that is vomiting, and contact the veterinarian if you suspect he is dehydrated or if the condition occurs often.

   Reference: https://www.wikihow.com/Determine-if-a-Dog-Is-Dehydrated

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   Schedule the surgery when you can be at home. Unless the surgery is emergency, try to schedule the surgery at a time where you can be at home with your dog. You want to watch for any odd symptoms, make sure your dogs rests and doesn’t over do it, and just be there for your dog.

   • During this time you shouldn’t have a lot of house guests. Keep your home quiet and calm for your dog so she can rest.
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   Avoid excess activity. When your dog has stitches, you should limit his physical activity. Stretching or over-exertion can cause swelling of the operation site. Don’t let your dog run up and down stairs, jump up to greet people, or engage in other hyper activities. It may stretch the operation site, causing inflammation which leads to swelling, pain, and discomfort.^[11]

   • Keep the dog on a leash for seven to 14 days after the injury or surgery. This helps avoid too much activity and helps keep the dog from getting into something that might infect the wound.^[12]
   • This may be hard at home. If you can’t keep your dog calm, you may need to put him in a kennel to keep his activity level down.
   • Use barriers to keep the dog from going up the stairs. Whenever you leave the dog alone, put up barriers to keep him from running around or jumping on things.
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   Keep your dog away from other dogs. Other dogs also pose a risk to your dog when she has stitches. Other dogs might want to lick your dog’s wounds, so keep her away from other dogs during the healing period. This includes dogs in your own home.^[13]

   • You may also need to keep her in a kennel to keep her away from other animals.
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   Contact the vet if you have concerns. Your pet’s health is the first concern. If you notice any excess bleeding, unusual swelling, or discharge from the wound, contact your vet. If your dog start running a fever, gets sick, throws up, or shows any other signs of poor health, also contact your vet.

   • If you are unsure about anything, call your vet or e-mail her a photo. She can help you determine if your dog is healing normally.^[14]

   Reference: https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-a-Dog-With-Stitches

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   Withhold food if your dog is vomiting or has diarrhea. For puppies and dogs older than 6 months who have previously been healthy, you can withhold all food for up to 24 hours if the primary symptoms are vomiting or diarrhea.

   • This also includes treats and rawhides.
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   Make sure your dog has access to water. Never withhold water from a sick dog, unless he vomits it up. If this happens, contact your veterinarian for advice.
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   Introduce a bland diet for 1-2 days. After you withhold food for 24 hours, and your dog is behaving more normally, you can gradually introduce a bland diet for 1-2 days. A bland diet for a dog includes one part easily digested protein and 2 parts an easily digested starch.

   • Typical protein sources include cottage cheese or chicken (no skin or fat) or boiled hamburger.
   • A good starch is plain cooked white rice.^[3]
   • Feed your dog one cup daily (split into 4 servings 6 hours apart) per 10 pounds of weight.
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   Limit your dog’s exercise and play time. Make sure your dog gets plenty of rest by restricting how much exercise and play time he gets. Take him out on a leash to relieve himself, but don’t let him play while he feels poorly. This is especially important if he is limping.
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   Monitor your dog’s stool and urine output. Pay attention to how much your dog is defecating and urinating while he is ill. If you normally let him outside by himself, use a leash while he’s ill so that you can watch how much he urinates or defecates.

   • Do not punish your dog if it has an accident inside the house—stool, urine or vomiting. They cannot help it if they are sick and may hide from you if they are punished.
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   Monitor your dog’s symptoms closely. Make sure you keep a very close eye on your dog, in case the symptoms get worse. Do not leave your dog on his own. Do not leave him alone for the day or weekend. If you must leave the house (for example, you need to go to work), have someone check on your dog every 2 hours.

   • If you can’t arrange this, call your veterinary clinic to see if they do monitoring in the clinic. Symptoms can worsen quickly, or new or more serious symptoms can occur rapidly.
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   Don’t hesitate to call your vet. If you’re unsure about your dog’s symptoms, or if he seems to be getting worse, call your vet for advice.

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   Keep your dog inside. Don’t leave the dog outside or in the garage. The dog may have trouble regulating its temperature and you won’t be able to close observe it for a change in symptoms.
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   Make a comfortable bed. Provide a dog bed with blankets in a spot where you can easily and frequently monitor your dog. Choose blankets with your scent on them so that your dog will feel comforted.

   • It’s a good idea to choose a spot with easily cleaned floors, such as in a bathroom or kitchen. Then, if your dog vomits or has an accident, you can clean it up easily and quickly.
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   Keep your house quiet. While your dog is sick, keep the sound down and lights low. Think about how you like the environment when you are sick. Your dog will appreciate similar ambience. Limit visitors and noise from vacuums, children, and the television. This will allow your dog to get the rest he needs.
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   Isolate your sick dog from other dogs. It is a good idea to keep your sick dog away from other dogs. This will help prevent any transmission of diseases. This quiet time will also give your dog some time to rest.

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   Don’t feed human food to your dog. Foods that are safe for humans can be deadly to dogs. Products like xylitol are especially dangerous for dogs. This is present in sugar-free foods and tooth care products.

   • Other toxic foods include bread dough, chocolate, avocados, alcohol, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, and other foods.^[4]
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   Don’t give human medication to your dog. Never give your dog human medication unless you have checked with your veterinarian. These medications can be toxic to dogs and they may make illnesses worse.
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   Keep your house, garage, and yard free from toxic substances. Always monitor your dog when he is outside. Keep potentially toxic substances out of his reach. These can include pesticides, antifreeze, fertilizers, prescription medications, insecticides and other items.^[5] These items can be poisonous and potentially lethal to a dog.

Reference: https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-a-Sick-Dog

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   Clip away hair from around the wound with electric clippers. Once you’ve gotten the bleeding under control, you can start the cleaning process. If your dog has long hair, you may need to trim it away, but do so only if you can do it safely. If you don’t have clippers, carefully use blunt scissors to shorten the hair, but don’t try to get down to the skin with scissors, as this increases the chance of further injury. Clearing away the dog’s fur will let you a good look at the wound, and will keep hair from trapping dirt or irritating the exposed flesh.
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   Flush out the wound with warm salt water. Add 2 tsp of sea salt to 1 cup warm tap water, and stir until it dissolves. Fill a turkey baster or syringe (without the needle) with the mixture, then squirt it gently into the wound until it’s clean. The tissue should be clear and glistening before you stop flushing the wound.^[2][3][4]

   • If you don’t have a baster or syringe, pour the water directly over the wound.
   • If the wound is on the paw, you can soak the foot in a bowl, baking dish or small bucket for three to five minutes. Have a towel handy to dry the paw.
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   Disinfect the wound.^[5] Dilute Betadine (Povidine Iodine) or Nolvasan (Chlorhexidine) in warm water. Use this solution as a final rinse or soak. You can also use these solutions instead of saline when you’re first cleaning the wound.
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   Dry the wound. A sterile gauze is ideal, but any clean absorbent material will be fine. Don’t rub or scrub at the wound. Instead, pat it gently to avoid causing more pain or injury.
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   Apply an antibiotic cream or spray safe for humans. Be aware that a spray might scare your dog, and may even sting for a little bit. Don’t use creams and ointments if you have another option, as they might attract dirt to the wound. Furthermore, your dog will likely try to lick it off, so use those products only if you can prevent the dog from bothering the area. You can either wrap the treated area with protective gauze or use an Elizabethan collar.

   • Be careful that you don’t spray anything into the dog’s eyes.
   • Don’t use ointments with steroids like hydrocortisone or betamethasone that may interfere with the wound’s healing process. Use only antibiotic ointments.
   • Do not use antifungal creams (ketoconazole, clotrimazole) unless instructed by your veterinarian.
   • If you have any questions, call your pharmacist or vet before applying the product.
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   Check the wound daily. If you see any signs of infection, take your dog to the vet immediately. Signs that suggest infection include a bad smell or yellow, green, or gray discharge.

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   Don’t wait to see a vet for eye injuries. Any cuts or wounds to the eye could potentially result in permanent damage to your pet’s sight. To increase the odds of a healthy recovery, take him to the vet immediately for evaluation and treatment.
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   Take the dog to the vet for stitches if the wound is more than superficial. If the cut looks severe, like it won’t heal on its own, you need to have a vet look at it. All wounds that penetrate through the skin to the muscle, tendon, or fat need professional evaluation. After assessing the wound, the vet might suggest giving the dog stitches to promote healing.
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   Seek veterinary help for all bite wounds. Bites usually involve crushing damage to the dog’s tissue. This can complicate recovery, so bite wounds need flushing and drains, which both need to be done under anesthesia by your vet. Animals’ mouths are full of bacteria, so there’s a risk of infection even if the bite doesn’t seem severe.^[6]
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   Have the vet drain or debride the wound if necessary. If the wound fills up with fluid instead of healing healthily, ask the vet if he or she recommends draining it. Debridement is the removal of damaged or infected tissue from around the wound. Both of these procedures will require the vet to put your dog under anesthesia.
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   Ask the vet about systemic antibiotics. These medications can treat or prevent infection, which slows healing. Your veterinarian should assess the wound, determine if there are signs of infection, and discuss antibiotics with you if necessary.

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   Position the dog in front of you in a standing position. Its rear end should be facing you. If you have a partner, they should secure the dog by wrapping one arm around the neck and the other at the side of the body, hugging the dog close to them.^[7]
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   Lift the dog’s tail, rolling it up to expose its anus. You should be at level with the dog’s bottom, in a position that is comfortable to maintain.

   • While the process shouldn’t take too long (about five minutes), the first time may require a little extra time and patience. Make sure you’re in a comfortable position.
   • The procedure won’t hurt your dog, but if the glands are particularly swollen or impacted, your pet might be guarding their backside more than usual. Be careful and pay attention to your pet’s body language.
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   Try not to frighten your dog. Talk to it, stroke it, and attempt to keep things as relaxed as possible.^[8] You yourself should stay relaxed, as well: this will help things go smoothly.
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   Locate the anal glands. Place two fingers (thumb and forefinger) on either side of the anus. The anal glands are beneath the skin, just under the anus, at approximately 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock. If the glands are full, you will feel a slight bulge, about cherry-sized, when pressing inward just below the anus.

   • Emptying the glands depends on pressing in the right place. If you can’t feel the “cherries,” you are either in the wrong place or the glands don’t need emptying.
   • Sometimes only one gland may be full. This could be a sign that the glands were functioning normally but that one has become infected or impacted. Call your vet before attempting to express the sac. This could require a round of antibiotics.^[9]
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   Milk the glands upwards and inwards toward the anus. Keeping your thumb and forefinger on the glands, gently apply pressure up and in, in the direction of the anus. You should not squeeze continuously, but rather in gentle pulses.^[10] Don’t apply too much pressure: no more than you would apply to your own closed eye.^[11]
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   Watch the dog’s bottom for expressed liquid. If you’re milking correctly, the liquid should be coming out in slow drips.

   • If nothing is coming out, try adjusting the position of your fingers.
   • The liquid smells strongly of fish and may be anything from a clear, smooth consistency to a brownish, grainy substance.^[12]
   • If the discharge is bloody or especially pasty, do not continue. See your vet as soon as possible about a possible impaction or infection.
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   Stop after a few tries if nothing comes out. You may want to try again another day. Repeated milking can be painful and cause bruises, which only exacerbates the issue.^[13] Or, the glands may be impacted, which requires veterinary intervention.^[14]

   • Don’t force the expression. It may be difficult to express the anal sacs of large dogs because they are located deeper internally. If this is the case, don’t persist and hurt the dog. Seek veterinary attention because the sacs may need emptying via an internal procedure (placing a gloved finger in the rectum, which is best done by a professional!).
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   Continue to milk until the glands have emptied. You’ll know they’re empty when the sacs are barely palpable and there is no more liquid being expressed.^[15]
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   Wipe your dog’s bottom with a paper towel. Do this gently, as your dog may be feeling discomfort associated with the swollen glands.^[16]
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    Give the dog a treat. Praise your dog, pet him, and reward him for his cooperation.
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    Wash the dog’s rear end. Wipe the dog’s rear with a clean paper towel and thoroughly bathe the dog.^[17]

    • If your dog won’t tolerate a bath at this point, make sure you at least wash and rinse his bottom before letting him loose.
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    Don’t express the glands more often than necessary. Too much expression can do more harm than good, leading to irritation and loss of muscle tone in the gland (reducing its ability to function normally).^[18][19]

    • You shouldn’t need to do this more than a few times a year. If your dog has frequent troubles with his glands, see your vet.
    • Although dog groomers may practice regular anal gland expression, this is not recommended unless there is a problem with the glands.^[20]

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   Perform CPR if needed. If a dog is not breathing, you may need to perform CPR. Close the dog’s mouth and place your lips over its nose. Give three to four strong breaths.^[11]

   • If the dog does not start breathing on its own, continue to give it 10 to 12 breaths per minute.
   • If you can’t detect a heart beat, lay the dog on its side and compress its chest with your hands. Give five compressions per breath.
   • Once a dog starts breathing on its own, stop CPR.
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   Move the dog carefully. There is a good chance you will need to move the injured dog, whether you are bringing it home, taking it to a vet, or just trying to get it out of a busy street. An injured dog must be moved gently and with great care.

   • If you are able to, splint, bandage or otherwise stabilize wounded areas before moving the dog to reduce the risk of further harm.^[12]
   • Confine the dog while moving it so it can’t hurt itself more. If possible, use a pet carrier, but if you don’t have one, punch some holes in a box.
   • Larger dogs can be moved using a makeshift stretcher. You can use a board, a door, a rug, or a large blanket, carried by at least two people.
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   Stop any bleeding. If the dog is bleeding from its injury, press down firmly on the injured area with your fingers and palm and apply a firm but not tight bandage. Gauze or a washcloth or towel will often do the trick.^[13]

   • If the bandage becomes soaked through with blood, don’t remove it. Place additional materials on top.
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   Apply a tourniquet if necessary. If a dog has an injury on it’s leg or tail that will not stop bleeding, and is gushing blood in a rhythmic way, it may have a damaged artery. You may need to apply a tourniquet to save its life.^[14]

   • Wrap the limb in a bandana or other strip of cloth, between the wound and the heart, tightly enough that no blood can pass through.
   • Every 15 minutes, loosen the tourniquet so blood can pass through for about 10 seconds. If you don’t, the dog may lose the limb.
   • Always seek immediate emergency care for a wound of this nature..
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   Clean and treat lacerations. If the dog has any lacerations that aren’t bleeding, clean them with an antiseptic solution, such as hydrogen peroxide, and dry them. ^[15]

   • If you don’t have an antiseptic solution, warm water with a little salt will do.
   • Pat the area dry with some sterile gauze. You can apply some ointment if its not an area the dog can lick.
   • Keep an eye on the injury in case of infection and make sure to keep it clean for several days.
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   Use a cold compress. For bruising or tenderness, you can give your dog some immediate relief using a cold compress. Gently place something frozen, such as a bag of frozen peas, on the injured area.^[16]

   • Cool the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove the compress. You can reapply as often as every two hours if it seems to be helping.
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   Seek veterinary care. Even for what seems like a minor injury, it is a good idea to seek professional care. You may not be able to detect some injuries, such as those that are internal.^[17]

   • For non-emergencies, call your vet and explain the situation. The vet’s office will either make an appointment for you soon or refer you to emergency care if they deem it necessary.
   • For serious bleeding or other major injuries, search online for an emergency vet clinic near you and take your dog immediately.

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   Give the dog medications. Some injuries last a long time, sometimes even for the rest of the dog’s life. Treating these injuries requires patience and consistency. To begin with, give your dog any medicine your vet prescribes, following all instructions precisely.^[18]

   • There are variety of medications available for treating the pain that may result from an injury, from anti-inflammatory medications to opioids and more.^[19] Talk to your vet about the benefits and possible side effects of any medications he or she recommends.
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   Make dietary changes. Changing what your dog eats can also be helpful in treating injuries. For injuries that have resulted from weakened tissue, a high-quality, meat-based diet is best.^[20]

   • There are also a number of supplements, foods, and dog treats formulated especially for helping dogs with joint injuries.^[21]
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   Use splints and braces as appropriate. If your dog has sustained an injury that makes it difficult to walk or stand, it may benefit from a splint, brace, or cart. There are number of such products available for both short and long-term use.^[22]

   • Your vet will be able to help you select the most appropriate option for your dog.
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   Try gentle massage. Some dogs will benefit from a gentle massage of the injured area, once it is no longer too sensitive. Lightly rub affected areas.^[23]

   • If the dog exhibits any sign of discomfort, discontinue this immediately. This should be a pleasant experience for your dog, not a painful one.
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   Keep exercise moderate. An injured dog should not overly exert itself, as this may result in further injury/re-injury of the damaged area. Make sure the dog doesn’t, for example, walk or run for too long on an injured leg.

   • Total lack of exercise isn’t a good idea either. This can result in a dog becoming overweight, which can produce its own problems, especially for dogs that have joint injuries.^[24]
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   Try herbal remedies. There are a number of herbal remedies that some people have found helpful in soothing the pain of an injured dog. Although these are not medically proven, you may wish to try the following:^[25]

   • Boswellia, bupleurum, cayenne, ginger, turmeric, and yucca have all been used to relieve joint pain in both people and animals. They can be applied in compresses.
   • Hot compresses with these herbs, applied for 10 to15 minute intervals every two to four hours may help relieve your dog’s pain.
   • A cool compress with peppermint can have an immediate soothing effect.

    

    

   Referece: https://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-an-Injured-Dog