If you’re going to own a dog, you’re going to have to learn dog first aid. Dogs aren’t the infallible creatures that we’d like to think they are, and there will be times when you may have to "play vet" in reaction to a burn, an allergic reaction, bleeding, choking, fractures, frostbite, heat exhaustion or heat stroke, poisoning, puncture wounds, shock, or spinal injury. This article describes how to adequately handle all of these situations.  read more »

When we have to move an injured dog to a place where it can be treated, one of our biggest fears is inadvertently hurting the dog or worsening an already delicate wound. Here’s how to do it in a way that minimizes pain and harm.  read more »

Going against all instinct, the best thing you can do in any type of emergency is to remain calm. When it comes to emergency dog care, your excited response could cause your dog to panic and worsen the situation that it’s in. Here’s how to properly respond to a canine emergency.  read more »

In the event of a disaster, you must try to remain as calm as you can. Panic will cloud your better judgment and put you in a position that could harm your dog, your self, or both you and your dog together. Here’s how to administer dog help during a disaster without putting anyone else at risk.  read more »

We often say that the best medicine is prevention, and that’s a truth that’s just as applicable to pets as it is to people. Here are some of the most common accidents and suggestions on how to avoid dog emergencies.  read more »

Believe it or not, dog CPR can save your pet’s life in the event that his heart stops beating or he stops breathing. And the procedure is surprisingly similar to the procedure we use on humans. Here’s how to perform it on a dog in need.  read more »