5 Tips When Dealing With an Injured Dog


Many traffic accidents involving dogs, both minor and severe, could have been prevented with proper obedience training.  Be sure that your dog is well trained and always under the control of a reasonable person when he is being walked outside, especially when being walked near a busy road.

If for some reason an accident does occur and your dog gets hit by a car, do not panic.  Keep your emotions in check and use common sense.  Your dog is still very much at risk for further injury, so be extremely careful when moving him out of further danger.

Warning: A dog that is badly injured may bite you if he is in shock or severe pain.  This holds true even if he belongs to you and knows you.  So before assessing the dog's injuries, use a scarf or other piece of clothing to muzzle him.  A rope or a tie will do just fine here as well.  Examine the dog's face and body for injury and get immediate medical attention...



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