Dog Health Advice for 6 Common Emergencies
Written by Joel Walsh
Sure, you may be a master of human First Aid. But do you know what to do in a dog health emergency? Approaching Dog Health Emergencies: Two Steps - In any dog health emergency, stay calm and think.
- Approach
 dog cautiously. The dog may become aggressive because of fear or pain. You can’t help dog if you’re hurt yourself. Dog Emergency 1: Traffic Accident: - If possible, do not to move dog.
- Call nearest Humane Society or ASPCA office.
- If animal workers can’t or won’t come and you must move dog, slide a blanket under animal. Lift animal to safety with help of another person.
- Check for a heartbeat and bleeding. Try to stop excessive loss of blood by holding a clean cloth or pad over wound and securing it tightly with a makeshift bandage.
- Take dog to nearest vet, calling ahead to prepare them for emergency.
Dog Heathcare Emergency 2: Burns - Immerse burned body part in cold running water for as long as possible.
- If burn is from a caustic substance, wash it off.
- Call vet.
Canine Health Emergency 3: Heat stroke Warning signs: The dog is overheated and without sufficient air. The dog might be panting, vomiting, frothing at mouth, or already collapsed. - Remove froth,
- Place or douse dog with cold water to lower body temperature.
| | Dog Health Insurance
Written by Joel Walsh
Should you seriously consider buying a dog health insurance policy? Yes, you should. Here's why health insurance for dogs is a good idea: Dog health insurance saves you money. As with just about all other costs, veterinary expenses have increased rapidly in recent years. Without dog medical insurance (or more accurately, veterinary insurance), you are responsible for paying for everything: routine checkups, preventive procedures, emergency care and disease treatments. That will run into hundreds of dollars. Why not get some help? Dog Health Insurance: Quick Cost Facts - Health insurance for your dog, like health insurance for yourself, has annual premiums and deductibles.
- Pet insurance premiums depend on breed of your dog and type of policy you decide upon. If you have more than one dog, there is usually a reduced rate after first policy. Dog health insurance deductibles can vary as well. The average annual deductible is about $100.
- You may choose among different coverage plans which are based on your dog’s age, breed, and pre-existing medical conditions. Some policies even consider dog’s lifestyle; for instance, whether your dog is purely a pet or a watchdog, too.
Health Insurance for Dogs: Quick Coverage Facts - Dog insurance healthcare plans can vary greatly. Some canine health plans are quite comprehensive, covering annual checkups, routine care, vaccinations and other preventive medications, and spaying/neutering, as well as illnesses and accidents. Others only cover unexpected sickness or injuries.
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