PET FIRST-AID GUIDE

Hit by a car
Dogs hit by a car don't know why they are in pain. Even if your dog is sweet-natured, he may bite if handled. Protect yourself by tying a rope or shoelace around his muzzle. If your dog can walk, lead him off the road. If he can't, pull him onto a blanket and carry him hammock-style. Once you are in a safe place, control the bleeding and get him to your veterinarian immediately.

Bleeding
Your dog can be lacerated anywhere on his body, but his feet are particularly prone from stepping on sharp objects. A skin wound may not bleed, but if it does, put direct pressure on the bleeding site with a clean absorbent pad. Don't lift the pad off to check the site - you'll disturb the clot and promote more bleeding. If the pad fills with blood, put another on top and hold it in place. Get help as soon as possible.

Suffering from an eye injury
Every eye injury should be handled like an emergency. Put a plastic collar (which every owner should have on hand) on your dog so he cannot scratch at his eye. See your veterinarian as quickly as possible.

Poisoned
If your dog consumes something suspicious, call poison control or your veterinarian to find out if the substance is toxic. In some cases, you'll need to induce vomiting by giving your dog hydrogen peroxide orally (one teaspoon for every 5kg body weight). In other cases, your dog will need to be hospitalized for treatment.

Having an allergic reaction
If your dog's face is swelling, he is probably having an allergic reaction, most likely to an insect bite. Allergic reactions are life-threatening (and require immediate veterinary care) only if your dog is having breathing trouble. If your dog has facial swelling and hives, he may need an anti-histamine. Call your veterinarian for advice.

Suffering from a broken leg
If he can't bear weight on a leg, your dog may have a fractured bone. You need to keep him immobile to reduce bone movement and pain. Get him onto a board or into a blanket and transport him right away to the nearest veterinary hospital.

Overheated
The solution for overheating is cooling, but don't do it too quickly! To cool him, run room-temperature water over his head, neck and back. If he remains weak, he could be going into shock and will need emergency treatment.

Bloating
If your large-breed dog is swollen behind his ribs, has pale gums, is weak in his hind legs and is retching, he may have a dilated, or twisted, stomach. If you have the smallest suspicion that your dog is bloating, immediately seek veterinary care, as he could die within a very short time if this is left untreated.

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Training benefits

A trained dog has more freedom and is generally happier because her owner trusts her more and restricts her less.

A trained dog better understands his roles and responsibilities in the "pack" and is therefore more confident.

Generally, a trained dog has a better chance of staying with its owners because dogs that are unfortunately given away to shelters are usually dogs that have developed various forms of behavioral problems due to lack of training.

A trained dog is always more welcome in all social settings because he is better behaved and under control.

A trained dog can serve many purposes inside and outside the home such as family protection, searching and tracking, etc.

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