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Friday, March 29, 2024

First aid for pets

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(Part 2)

By Mitch Canlas-Cordova

First aid:

>Dilute apple cider vinegar or regular vinegar in water. Use a face towel dipped in the vinegar solution on the abdomen, paws, armpit, and ears. Make sure to towel dry per part before proceeding to the next. 

Check the temperature to see if it is back to normal. If it is, then you can stop. (Editors’s note: For heat stroke, there are other ways to lower the temperature. Please read previous articles on preventing and addressing heat stroke.)

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Never give your dog human medicine intended to lower fever, like paracetamol ibuprofen,and acetaminophen (ex.Tempra, Bioflu, Biogesic) as these are toxic to animals and can cause liver damage, poisoning or even death.

Please ask your vet for the best medicine.

7.  FOR HYPOTHERMIA OR LOW TEMPERATURE

Note: kittens are most likely to suffer from hypothermia

>place a hot water bottle (wrapped in socks so as not to burn the skin) beside the dog or cat (change water to maintain the temperature)

>A heating pad is very useful

>Wrap the pet in a blanket

>Keep the pet away from open windows or cold air

>Check the temperature of your pet to see if it is back to normal. If it is, stop the first aid.

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