Pet Injury

How To Deal With Common Pet Injuries

It is highly likely your cat or dog will get injured as they are extremely playful. Pets are usually adventurous and this can lead them into danger. And since pets often explore their surroundings uninhibited, accidents are bound to happen. The only thing you can do is to ensure they are prepared to handle minor injuries. Below are the common injuries observed in dogs and how to deal with them.

1.Trauma 

Trauma is a common medical emergency in all dogs regardless of size. Major trauma in dogs may cause other injuries, both external and internal. Falling suddenly from a raised platform can lead to traumatic injuries. Dogs may also suffer from traumatic stress after getting hit outside while playing, and this may lead to joint dislocation, bone fractures, and internal injuries such as organ trauma.

If you want to keep traumas at bay, you should always ensure your dog has a leash when it’s outdoors. Also lock all your windows when you leave for work and always restrain your dog when you are driving in your car.

2. Dog fight

Dogs also sustain injuries when they get into fights with other dogs in the neighborhood. Dog fights can cause serious wounds on the skin. And these wounds can either be minor or severe. Remember that dogs have sharp teeth that can easily cause lacerations and puncture wounds. And deep wounds can affect the underlying tissues, affecting the bones and muscles.

That said, when you notice your dog has bite wounds, it’s important to visit the vet immediately. This is important because dogs usually have a lot of toxic bacteria in the mouth. Also, the wound is likely to heal faster when treated early enough.

3. Eye Injury

Pets are also vulnerable to eye injuries that can happen due to varied reasons. For instance, your dog can injure the eye after bumping into a plant while playing outdoors. The dog may also get an eye injury after hanging its head out when the car is moving. Debris and tiny stones can penetrate into the eyes, leading to abrasions.

Common symptoms your dog might have an eye injury include redness, swelling excess tearing, squinting, and eye discharge. Eye injuries are severe so you should visit the vet immediately. Eye injuries are easy to treat provided they are detected early enough.

Conclusion

Excessive wagging of the tail is also a sign that your pet is injured. If your dog has bite wounds from a dog fight or has experienced traumatic injuries from a fall, you need to visit the vet immediately to get medical treatment.

References: Thesprucepets, Pets.webmd, Flexpet