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First aidCritical

Injured dog or cat

For vehicle hit, bleeding, fracture, maggot wound, dehydration, poisoning suspicion, or collapse.

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Do this

  1. 1Approach slowly from the side and keep your body low.
  2. 2Use a towel, bedsheet, cardboard, crate, or board to reduce movement.
  3. 3For heavy bleeding, apply gentle pressure with clean cloth.
  4. 4For fracture or spinal suspicion, keep the animal flat and minimise movement.
  5. 5Call before transporting so the vet knows you are coming.

Do not

  • Do not force-feed milk, biscuits, turmeric, medicines, or water.
  • Do not bathe an injured animal.
  • Do not tie the mouth unless a trained handler says so.

Call script

Dog/cat emergency: [injury]. Animal is [conscious/unconscious/aggressive/calm]. Need transport or vet admission near [location].

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