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2-24-2010If Your Beagle Gets Injured
If your Beagle ever gets injured, it is easy to go into “panic mode” if you do not have a prepared plan of action. While we all want to believe that we are doing all we can to keep our Beagle safe, accidents do happen. It is at these most crucial times that you will want to know you are ready to spring into action, knowing what to do in order to help and save your Beagle.
Whether the injury is a small tumble down a few steps or the heart-crushing situation of being hit by a car, be ready!
Preparing ahead of time and knowing in your mind what you are going to do will be extremely beneficial to you and your Beagle. An injured dog who is in severe pain may not be able to control their behavior. Your Beagle will need you to be in control and get them the appropriate help necessary.
Do you know how to approach an injured Beagle? Do you know what type of behavior an injured Beagle may show that is totally out of character? What is your plan of action? Let’s answer all of these questions and more.
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If you Beagle is ever injured, you 1st instinct is going to be to rush over to him or her. While, of course, you must go to your dog, it is important to understand that a Beagle who is hurt is going to be afraid. This can cause uncontrolled aggression, even with the most loving and gentle pets. Owners are often bit by their own dog, who in a time of extreme pain, is acting out of survival instinct.
Talk in a calm and soothing tone, even if your heart is beating a million beats per second it is vital for your Beagle to hear your calm voice.
Do not stare directly into your Beagle’s eyes. When a dog is hurt, they know that they are vulnerable. Canine instinct kicks in and tells your Beagle that this is a time when they are at risk of attack or more harm. Eye contact during injury can trigger a dog to bite even the most loving owner.
You should call the Animal Control Officer or your local dog rescue if your Beagle growls at you, bears their teeth, their fur is standing up on their back and/or they are staring at you intently and you feel that they have slipped into “Instinctive Aggression Mode”.
If you feel you must call for help, stay close and still give soothing words to your Beagle. Stand guard to keep any traffic away from him or her and to keep noisy crowds away.
Knowing Canine First Aid
1. The #1 rule in giving first aid to your Beagle is to have the phone numbers for help. This cannot be the time for you to be rummaging through your phone book or to forget what entry you put the numbers under in your cell phone. You should have your dog’s veterinarian’s number and also the number to the closest 24 hour emergency animal hospital. Speak to your veterinarian ahead of time to ask what their protocol is for an accident that may occur after the office is closed.
2. To Stay or Not to Stay. If you Beagle is severely injured, it is best to call for help to come to you. Moving your Beagle may cause more harm than good. If your Beagle has injury to their legs or other non-potential fatal injuries, stabilize your dog and then rush him or her to the vet or animal hospital.
3. Knowing canine CPR. CPR is used when a heart stops beating or an animal stops breathing. Unlike what is shown a lot on TV, CPR does not actually make a heart begin beating again on its own. In reality, this is a method to keep your Beagle alive until a cardiac defibrillator or other medical methods are used. Also, unlike most TV shows or movies, CPR only works about 15% of the time for humans. The percentage is even less for dogs. Therefore, keep in mind that any failed attempt is not a failure on your part, but that you did all you could to give your Beagle a chance to survive.
You can ask the veterinarian for recommendations on where to take classes to learn canine CPR. We will go over the basics, however we suggest taking an in-person class to truly understand what to do and to be able to do it properly. The general guidelines are:
Always make the call for help first. Be sure that help is on its way before you begin CPR.
Make sure that your Beagle is not breathing if you give CPR. A dog that is lying still may appear to not be breathing, but it is vital to know this for a fact. If given to a dog who is breathing, this will cause great harm. Look for the chest rising and place your hand on the left side of the chest. (Dogs do not have a clear neck pulse as humans do). You can also put a small mirror in front of the mouth and nose of your Beagle and see if condensation appears.
The airway must be checked first. Gently put you Beagle on their side. Tilt their head back only a bit as too much of a change in the position of the neck can be fatal if there is a neck injury. Gently pull out the tongue of your Beagle a bit. Use your fingers to carefully feel for any blockage, such as vomit. If there is any, quickly remove it the best that you can.
You will need to form a seal from your mouth over the mouth of your Beagle. Exhale with a medium amount of force, doing 5 fast exhaling breaths. Check for breathing. If there is none, begin again. You will want to count or ask another person to count for you and give 25 breaths per each minute.
If this does not work, begin compressions. This works best if your Beagle is gently placed on a hard surface. Put your hand on the ribs where your dog’s elbow aligns with their chest. Push down 1 inch ( 2.55 cm) and do this quickly, 2 times each second. Take turns giving breaths and compressions; give 5 pushes and 1 breath. Stop each 1 minute to check to see if your Beagle is breathing. If not, keep repeating until help arrives.
4. Controlling Bleeding. Bleeding must be controlled until help arrives or until you get your Beagle to the veterinarian or animal hospital. Use anything you have: towels, clothes or other. It is important to apply pressure to the areas of the body that are bleeding.
5. Moving Your Beagle. If you are going to be transporting your Beagle to the vet or animal hospital, it is best if you have a helper and use a make-shift stretcher. Using a large towel or a blanket, you should gently move your Beagle onto it. If available, you could also use a wooden board. If using a towel or blanket, have each person hold an end to keep it very taunt and tight. Use this to move your Beagle into your car’s back seat. If you have another person with you, have 1 person drive and the other to comfort your Beagle and make sure that they remain secure and safe for the drive. While you may feel panicked, do your best to not speed; taking fast turns can cause your Beagle to fall or move and that will cause more injury.
6. Have money with you. This may be the last thing on your mind! However, most animal hospitals or veterinarians work in the same way as human medical centers and will want at least a down payment for services. You don’t want to be arguing over money in times of emergency.
If you Beagle is ever injured, you 1st instinct is going to be to rush over to him or her. While, of course, you must go to your dog, it is important to understand that a Beagle who is hurt is going to be afraid. This can cause uncontrolled aggression, even with the most loving and gentle pets. Owners are often bit by their own dog, who in a time of extreme pain, is acting out of survival instinct.
Talk in a calm and soothing tone, even if your heart is beating a million beats per second it is vital for your Beagle to hear your calm voice.
Do not stare directly into your Beagle’s eyes. When a dog is hurt, they know that they are vulnerable. Canine instinct kicks in and tells your Beagle that this is a time when they are at risk of attack or more harm. Eye contact during injury can trigger a dog to bite even the most loving owner.
You should call the Animal Control Officer or your local dog rescue if your Beagle growls at you, bears their teeth, their fur is standing up on their back and/or they are staring at you intently and you feel that they have slipped into “Instinctive Aggression Mode”.
If you feel you must call for help, stay close and still give soothing words to your Beagle. Stand guard to keep any traffic away from him or her and to keep noisy crowds away.
Knowing Canine First Aid
1. The #1 rule in giving first aid to your Beagle is to have the phone numbers for help. This cannot be the time for you to be rummaging through your phone book or to forget what entry you put the numbers under in your cell phone. You should have your dog’s veterinarian’s number and also the number to the closest 24 hour emergency animal hospital. Speak to your veterinarian ahead of time to ask what their protocol is for an accident that may occur after the office is closed.
2. To Stay or Not to Stay. If you Beagle is severely injured, it is best to call for help to come to you. Moving your Beagle may cause more harm than good. If your Beagle has injury to their legs or other non-potential fatal injuries, stabilize your dog and then rush him or her to the vet or animal hospital.
3. Knowing canine CPR. CPR is used when a heart stops beating or an animal stops breathing. Unlike what is shown a lot on TV, CPR does not actually make a heart begin beating again on its own. In reality, this is a method to keep your Beagle alive until a cardiac defibrillator or other medical methods are used. Also, unlike most TV shows or movies, CPR only works about 15% of the time for humans. The percentage is even less for dogs. Therefore, keep in mind that any failed attempt is not a failure on your part, but that you did all you could to give your Beagle a chance to survive.
You can ask the veterinarian for recommendations on where to take classes to learn canine CPR. We will go over the basics, however we suggest taking an in-person class to truly understand what to do and to be able to do it properly. The general guidelines are:
Always make the call for help first. Be sure that help is on its way before you begin CPR.
Make sure that your Beagle is not breathing if you give CPR. A dog that is lying still may appear to not be breathing, but it is vital to know this for a fact. If given to a dog who is breathing, this will cause great harm. Look for the chest rising and place your hand on the left side of the chest. (Dogs do not have a clear neck pulse as humans do). You can also put a small mirror in front of the mouth and nose of your Beagle and see if condensation appears.
The airway must be checked first. Gently put you Beagle on their side. Tilt their head back only a bit as too much of a change in the position of the neck can be fatal if there is a neck injury. Gently pull out the tongue of your Beagle a bit. Use your fingers to carefully feel for any blockage, such as vomit. If there is any, quickly remove it the best that you can.
You will need to form a seal from your mouth over the mouth of your Beagle. Exhale with a medium amount of force, doing 5 fast exhaling breaths. Check for breathing. If there is none, begin again. You will want to count or ask another person to count for you and give 25 breaths per each minute.
If this does not work, begin compressions. This works best if your Beagle is gently placed on a hard surface. Put your hand on the ribs where your dog’s elbow aligns with their chest. Push down 1 inch ( 2.55 cm) and do this quickly, 2 times each second. Take turns giving breaths and compressions; give 5 pushes and 1 breath. Stop each 1 minute to check to see if your Beagle is breathing. If not, keep repeating until help arrives.
4. Controlling Bleeding. Bleeding must be controlled until help arrives or until you get your Beagle to the veterinarian or animal hospital. Use anything you have: towels, clothes or other. It is important to apply pressure to the areas of the body that are bleeding.
5. Moving Your Beagle. If you are going to be transporting your Beagle to the vet or animal hospital, it is best if you have a helper and use a make-shift stretcher. Using a large towel or a blanket, you should gently move your Beagle onto it. If available, you could also use a wooden board. If using a towel or blanket, have each person hold an end to keep it very taunt and tight. Use this to move your Beagle into your car’s back seat. If you have another person with you, have 1 person drive and the other to comfort your Beagle and make sure that they remain secure and safe for the drive. While you may feel panicked, do your best to not speed; taking fast turns can cause your Beagle to fall or move and that will cause more injury.
6. Have money with you. This may be the last thing on your mind! However, most animal hospitals or veterinarians work in the same way as human medical centers and will want at least a down payment for services. You don’t want to be arguing over money in times of emergency.
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