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Before taking any action in a situation where you could be injured (for example your dog is hit by a car in the street), always carefully evaluate the situation and take all actions required to reduce or remove all risks to people.
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Approach cautiously. Alert oncoming traffic.
Always put a muzzle on your dog. Even the nicest, most gentle animal will bite if in pain or scared.
If your dog appears to have a spinal injury, place her on a flat board for transport.
Check the dog’s ABCs and provide CPR if needed.
Take your dog to the vet immediately. Even a severely injured dog will get up and run away from an accident.
You can also use a blanket or shirt. Slide your dog onto it and have one or two people to hold it on each side as stiffly as possible.
If you witness the accident, note where on the body your dog was hit, if your dog was hit, driven over, or thrown. Note blood, urine, or feces. Did your dog walk or is he limping?
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Pet First Aid information provided by Dr. Debbie Mandell, Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; American Red Cross National Pet Care Advisor for the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council. Visit redcross.org/take-a-class/scientific-advisory-council to see how we work, members, sub councils, scientific reviews, and recent research.
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