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Article: First aid for ailing pets; do you know what to do if your dog overheats or your cat takes a nip of a live electric cord?
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- The Saturday Evening Post
- Article date:
- September 1, 1986
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1986 Saturday Evening Post Society. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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FIRST AID FOR AILING PETS
Pet medical emergencies occur at the least opportune times: at night, on weekends, or while the regular vet is at a convention in Hawaii. On such occasions, or when an injury is severe enough that immediate care is vital, it pays to be prepared with some knowledge of first aid.
The first rule is to avoid injuring yourself while aiding your pet. Distressed animals should be approached with caution, for they can be dangerous. Wrap the pet in a tower or a blanket to keep it immobile. If an injured dog attempts to bite, wrap gauze or a long strip of fabric around its muzzle and tie the ends behind its ears.
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