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Impalement Injuries

When most of us think of our dog being injured or sick we think of an ear infection, a bite by another dog, a fracture,

Incisions – Serious cuts

A dog’s lively and impetuous nature is what makes them endearing. Man’s best friend will never fail to lighten the dreary day of a dog

Incisions – Simple cuts & nicks

Dealing with the results of minor and major accidents is part and parcel of owning a dog. Dogs are active, inquisitive and most would get

Insect Bites

It’s important to acknowledge that insect bites hurt your dog as much as they hurt you. In fact, an insect bite will often cause secondary

Lacerations

Lacerations, or cuts, happen to the best of us and the same can be said for our dogs. Sometimes all of the wrong circumstances come

Fever

Normally, a dog’s temperature would range from 99.5 °F to 102 °F. Animals have a thermoregulatory center in the brain which regulates body temperature. This

Lick Sores

Many dogs suffer from something commonly known as lick sores, also called acral lick dermatitis or lick granuloma. This is a condition that develops due

First aid kit

Just as with humans, having the capability to administer first aid can mean the recovery and survival of the pet dog. A pet owner can

Limping

Limping is something that many dogs will experience one time or another. What you need to do is look into the limping to try to

Fishhook Wounds

No matter how careful a pet owner may be accidents still happen. Dogs are most suitable companions in outdoor activities. Unfortunately, dogs are inquisitive by

Moving an injured dog

It would be quite natural for owners to panic if they see that their pet dog is injured. The first reaction would be to rush

Fly Bites

As humans, we know how painful and itchy fly bites can be, so you have to assume that your dog would feel the same way.