First Aid

Question 1

D?

Answer 1

Danger - look at the situation

Question 2

R?

Answer 2

Response - Is the dog conscious?

Question 3

S?

Answer 3

Shout - raise the alarm

Question 4

A?

Answer 4

Airway- is it clear?

Question 5

B?

Answer 5

Breathing - are they breathing

Question 6

C?

Answer 6

Circulation - do they have a pulse?

Question 7

Where are the pulse points?

Answer 7

General artery in thigh.
Hock.
Carpals.

Question 8

Dogs heart rate?

Answer 8

Small: 100-160
Large: 60-100

Question 9

What does CPR stand for?

Answer 9

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

Question 10

How many rescue breaths should you do?

Answer 10

5 initially, then 2 every 30 compressions

Question 11

What is shock?

Answer 11

Areas of the body are deprived of blood whilst blood pools in the vital organs

Question 12

How do you treat shock?

Answer 12

Resuscitation position.
Keep warm and quiet.
Monitor condition

Question 13

Symptoms of overheating?

Answer 13

Red mucus membranes.
Vomiting
Excess salavation.
Collapse

Question 14

What is secondary drowning?

Answer 14

Inflammatory reaction to water in the lungs

Question 15

If a dog ingests poisons, what should vet know?

Answer 15

Data sheet.
How much ingested?
How long ago?

Question 16

First aid for a prolapsed eye?

Answer 16

Cover with sterile, damp gauge.

Question 17

Symptoms of bloat?

Answer 17

Distended stomach.
Vomiting saliva.
Staggering and collapse.
Roaching of back