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What to do in case of emergency?

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Your dog has been hit by a vehicle or has experienced a violent impact

accident

URGENCY LEVEL Critical.

Emergency procedure / First aid

FIRST AND FOREMOST, avoid any risk of further accidents:

If the animal is conscious but unable to stand:

  • You should suspect a spinal injury. In this case, to preserve the chances of recovery, keep the animal in the position it has adopted
  • If possible, do not move them, cover and warm them, keep onlookers away, and signal the location of the accident to prevent further incidents.
  • Otherwise, move them to a protected place while following recommendations for transporting an animal. Do not carry them in your arms; use a board or a rigid structure to avoid causing further harm.

If the animal is unconscious:

  • Move them while following recommendations for transporting an injured animal, avoiding any maneuvers that could worsen the injuries and ensuring in particular to keep the spine straight.
  • If they is no longer breathing, meaning you no longer see the chest and belly rising with each breath, you should consider that the animal has sadly passed away.

Stop the bleeding

Alert the emergency veterinarian

Regardless of the animal's condition, they must always be presented to a veterinarian. Shock or internal bleeding can occur several hours after the trauma. Medical resuscitation is essential, and the risks are highest in the first six hours after the accident.

In this case, do not do any of following:

Some tips for moving an injured animal:

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