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First Aide And Your New Puppy

Allergic Reactions - Burns - Call A Vet When - CPR - Chest Wounds - Drowning - Eye Injuries and Infections - Fractures - Frostbite - Heatstroke - Minor conditions requiring first aid - Seizures - Shock - Snakebite - Vomiting and Diarrhea - Wounds

Your Maltese cannot tell you what has happened or where they hurt, so as a responsible owner you must be observant when evaluating the situation. Care must be taken not to cause problems or make existing ones worse when trying to help. Protect yourself when administering first aid to your Maltese as they may bite or scratch when afraid or injured even though they know you. If you hope to be effective in administering veterinary first aid, plan ahead!

	Purchase or put together a first aid kit.
	Establish a professional relationship with a veterinarian in your area who provides "after hours" emergency services and keep the phone number in an accessible place.
	Have your veterinarian demonstrate important techniques such as CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), the Heimlich Maneuver for animals, and safe, effective restraint methods.
	Remain calm! Level headedness is imperative. Your Maltese will respond best to quiet voices and a slow, soothing approach. Don't waste precious time in a panic!

With these principles in mind, train yourself to differentiate between life-threatening and less serious situations. Evaluate the situation and examine quickly to detect:

Distortion in body position

State of consciousness

Respiratory distress

Pulse rate and quality

Color of gums and tongue

Evidence of bleeding, internal or external

Airway Obstruction

If no effective breathing is detected, CLEAR THE AIRWAY! Blue-tinged or "cyanotic" gums and tongue mean no air is getting through to the lungs.Pull the tongue out and clear the throat of mucus and blood with your fingers or a bulb syringe. Gently but quickly reach into the back of the throat to detect and remove any foreign object. Generally, your Maltese is unconscious, but take care not to be bitten. Perform the Heimlich Maneuver if the foreign object cannot be reached. If the throat is swollen shut, suspect a severe allergic reaction called "anaphylaxis" and SEEK VETERINARY CARE IMMEDIATELY!

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