{"id":36859,"date":"2025-03-15T10:56:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T08:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/fachbeitrag\/erste-hilfe-bei-hund-und-katze\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T18:23:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T16:23:49","slug":"first-aid-for-dogs-and-cats-general-information","status":"publish","type":"fachbeitrag","link":"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/expert-articles\/first-aid-for-dogs-and-cats-general-information\/","title":{"rendered":"First Aid for Dogs and Cats &#8211; General Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"36859\" class=\"elementor elementor-36859 elementor-28326\" data-elementor-post-type=\"fachbeitrag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c8dfc5f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c8dfc5f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-93ab324\" data-id=\"93ab324\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-097ac0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"097ac0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"43927\" class=\"elementor elementor-43927 elementor-38221 elementor-38221\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ced7f59 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"2ced7f59\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-491c3391\" data-id=\"491c3391\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dd7980f elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"1dd7980f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/\">Startseite<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ae19065 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ae19065\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">First Aid for Dogs and Cats &#8211; General Information<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78f0a1be elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"78f0a1be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"pvc-post-meta\">Author: Dr. med. vet. Gisa L\u00f6we | Last modified: 07.07.2026<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-89cd397 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"89cd397\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-407e758\" data-id=\"407e758\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e145e46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e145e46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is first aid so important for animals?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e28377 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e28377\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"400\">First aid for animals is important because every minute counts in an emergency. Quick and correct action can save lives, prevent serious consequential damage, and safely bridge the time until veterinary treatment. Especially in the first few minutes, it is often decided whether an animal remains stable or its condition deteriorates dramatically.  <\/p><p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"714\">Many pet owners are uncertain in an emergency \u2013 not out of indifference, but because practical knowledge is lacking. Those who know the basics of first aid can react more calmly and in a more structured manner. This not only protects the animal, but also reduces stress and panic in an already stressful situation.  <\/p><p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1027\">It is also important: First aid does not replace veterinary treatment. It serves to secure the most important functions and prevent further damage until professional help is available. Incorrect measures, on the other hand, can cause harm \u2013 which is why it is worthwhile to learn the most important techniques reliably.  <\/p><p data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1339\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A first aid course for pet owners is a very useful preparation for this. In such courses, basic measures are taught in a practical way, so that you don&#8217;t have to improvise in an emergency. Courses are available, for example, through veterinary practices, veterinary hospitals, dog schools, or animal welfare organizations.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a787780 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a787780\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important immediate measures in an emergency<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05e38e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05e38e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Keep Calm and React Correctly<\/strong><\/h3><p>In emergency situations, panic is a bad advisor. A calm, deliberate approach is crucial to effectively help the animal. <\/p><ul><li><strong>Assess the situation quickly:<\/strong> Is the animal unconscious? Is it Bleeding heavily? Is it breathing normally?  <\/li><li><strong>Observe safety:<\/strong> Injured animals may react aggressively out of fear or Pain. If necessary, a muzzle should be applied (without hindering breathing). <\/li><li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Emergencies \/ First Aid for Dogs  Cats \u2013 General Information\" href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/krankheiten\/notfaelle\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"734\">Provide First Aid<\/a>:<\/strong> Take immediate action depending on the type of emergency (e.g. Bleeding, shortness of breath, circulatory arrest).<\/li><li><strong>Inform the veterinarian:<\/strong> Call before transport and describe the emergency so that preparations can be made.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Correctly Assess the Animal&#8217;s Condition<\/strong><\/h3><p>The following points should be checked for an initial assessment of the condition:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Consciousness:<\/strong> Is the animal responsive or does it no longer react?<\/li><li><strong>Breathing:<\/strong> Regular, calm breaths or shortness of breath?<\/li><li><strong>Pulse:<\/strong> Too fast, too slow, or not palpable?<\/li><li><strong>Mucous membranes:<\/strong> Healthy pink or pale\/bluish?<\/li><li><strong>Posture:<\/strong> Cramped, relaxed, or normal?<\/li><\/ul><p>These initial observations help to assess the severity of the emergency and provide the veterinarian with valuable information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24ed166\" data-id=\"24ed166\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a1effc elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"5a1effc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-844df2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"844df2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/mein-tier-mag-nicht-fressen--e1742096736766.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-36753\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a8d262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a8d262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Details on Emergencies and First Aid for Dogs and Cats can be found here:<\/p><p><div class=\"oceanwp-oembed-wrap clr\"><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"yaqnlmJZW9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/diseases-and-disorders\/emergencies\/\">Notf\u00e4lle \/ Erste Hilfe bei Hund &#038; Katze &#8211; Allgemeine Informationen<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Notf\u00e4lle \/ Erste Hilfe bei Hund &#038; Katze &#8211; Allgemeine Informationen&#8221; &#8212; PETSVETCHECK\" src=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/diseases-and-disorders\/emergencies\/embed\/#?secret=PGvtKNPL0o#?secret=yaqnlmJZW9\" data-secret=\"yaqnlmJZW9\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a6d22f2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a6d22f2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8d34d02\" data-id=\"8d34d02\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1a886d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1a886d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Necessary information for the veterinarian<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-552d8a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"552d8a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A well-prepared call to the veterinarian can make all the difference. To enable a quick initial assessment, the following questions should be answered: <\/p><ul><li><strong>What happened?<\/strong>  (Accident, sudden illness, poisoning, etc.)<\/li><li><strong>When did the problem occur?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>How is the animal behaving?<\/strong>  (Lethargic, Panting heavily, Lameness, etc.)<\/li><li><strong>Has the animal eaten or taken medication?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Vital signs (if possible):<\/strong><ul><li>Body temperature: Normal value: Dog\/Cat 37.5\u201339.0 \u00b0C<\/li><li>Respiratory rate: Dog 15\u201325\/min., Cat 20\u201340\/min.<\/li><li>Heart rate: Dog 60\u2013180\/min, Cat 140\u2013180\/min.<\/li><li>Capillary refill time (CRT): Normal value 1\u20132 seconds<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8c5e91c\" data-id=\"8c5e91c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fa5c0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fa5c0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\">Here are described in detail:<\/p><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-909cd59\" data-id=\"909cd59\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ab640c elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"0ab640c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\"><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/diseases-and-disorders\/emergencies\/first-aid-kit\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">First Aid Kit<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/diseases-and-disorders\/emergencies\/normal-values-for-dogs-and-cats\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Normal Values for Dogs and Cats<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/diseases-and-disorders\/emergencies\/applying-a-bandage\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Applying a Bandage<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/diseases-and-disorders\/emergencies\/transporting-an-injured-animal\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Transporting an Injured Animal<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/diseases-and-disorders\/emergencies\/resuscitation-for-cardiac-arrest-and-respiratory-arrest-cpr\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Resuscitation in Case of Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest (CPR)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/diseases-and-disorders\/emergencies\/airway-obstruction\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Airway Obstruction (Heimlich Maneuver)<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c0583e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c0583e9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-95d5fe0\" data-id=\"95d5fe0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73d277a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73d277a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Normal values in dogs and cats as a guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c9c76b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c9c76b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A pet owner should know the normal values of their pet in order to recognize deviations early. However, these values can be influenced by various factors, such as: <\/p><ul><li><strong>Age:<\/strong> Young animals have higher heart and respiratory rates.<\/li><li><strong>Size:<\/strong> Small dogs tend to have a higher heart rate than large ones.<\/li><li><strong>Activity:<\/strong> The values are increased after exercise.<\/li><\/ul><p>Here is an overview of the normal values:<\/p><table class=\"mtr-table mtr-thead-td\"><thead><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Vital parameters\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Vital parameters<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dog (Adult)\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Dog (Adult)<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Cat\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Cat<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Vital parameters\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Body Temperature<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dog (Adult)\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>37.5\u201339.0 \u00b0C<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Cat\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>37.5\u201339.0 \u00b0C<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Vital parameters\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Respiratory Rate<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dog (Adult)\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>15\u201325 breaths\/min<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Cat\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>20\u201340 breaths\/min<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Vital parameters\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Heart Rate<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dog (Adult)\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>60\u2013180 beats\/min<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Cat\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>140\u2013180 beats\/min<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Vital parameters\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Capillary refill time<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dog (Adult)\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>1\u20132 seconds<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Cat\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>1\u20132 seconds<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4abfdda\" data-id=\"4abfdda\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4b0e3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4b0e3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin: 0;\">The description of more than 50 Emergencies with information on\n<ul>\n \t<li>Causes<\/li>\n \t<li>Symptoms:<\/li>\n \t<li>First Aid<\/li>\n \t<li>how to proceed at the veterinarian<\/li>\n \t<li>frequently asked questions<\/li>\n \t<li>Literature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\ncan be found here:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91cf954 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91cf954\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><div class=\"oceanwp-oembed-wrap clr\"><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"FpUsK6omIh\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/diseases-and-disorders\/emergencies\/emergencies-first-aid-a-z\/\">Notf\u00e4lle \/ Erste Hilfe von A-Z<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Notf\u00e4lle \/ Erste Hilfe von A-Z&#8221; &#8212; PETSVETCHECK\" src=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/diseases-and-disorders\/emergencies\/emergencies-first-aid-a-z\/embed\/#?secret=zMIgTsWLbV#?secret=FpUsK6omIh\" data-secret=\"FpUsK6omIh\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-049ef02 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"049ef02\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-81a9940\" data-id=\"81a9940\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9673d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9673d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">First aid for common Emergencies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5379b84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5379b84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Emergencies \/ First Aid for Dogs  Cats \u2013 General Information\" href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/krankheiten\/notfaelle\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"733\">Emergencies in dogs and cats<\/a> can be very different \u2013 from injuries to sudden illnesses to life-threatening conditions. The following describes some of the most common Emergencies and how to act quickly and correctly in such situations. <\/p><h3><strong>Bleeding and Wounds<\/strong><\/h3><p>Bleeding can be superficial or severe. Severely Bleeding wounds on large blood vessels are particularly dangerous, as they can lead to shock within a short time. <\/p><h4><strong>First Aid Measures for Bleeding<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><strong>Minor Bleeding<\/strong>: Cover smaller wounds with sterile compresses, apply light pressure and observe.<\/li><li><strong>Heavier Bleeding<\/strong>: Stop with a sterile wound dressing and a pressure bandage. If the Bleeding does not subside, seek emergency veterinary attention. <\/li><li><strong>Arterial Bleeding (bright red, pulsating blood)<\/strong>: Apply a pressure bandage immediately and take the animal to the veterinarian immediately.<\/li><li><strong>Venous Bleeding (dark, evenly flowing blood)<\/strong>: Apply a firm bandage and elevate the affected body part \u2013 if possible.<\/li><\/ul><p>If shards of glass or foreign bodies are stuck deep in the wound, do not try to remove them, but pad around them so that they are fixed. This prevents them from penetrating deeper into the tissue and causing further injuries. <\/p><h3><strong>Poisoning (Incl. First Aid Measures  Dangerous Substances)<\/strong><\/h3><p>Poisoning is one of the most common Emergencies in dogs and cats. Many everyday substances, foods and plants are poisonous to pets. <\/p><h4><strong>Common Toxins for Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h4><table class=\"mtr-table mtr-thead-td\"><thead><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Toxic substance\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Toxic substance<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Effect and Symptoms:\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Effect and Symptoms:<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Toxic substance\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Chocolate (especially dark chocolate)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Effect and Symptoms:\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Tremors, Seizures, Palpitations<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Toxic substance\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Xylitol (sugar substitute)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Effect and Symptoms:\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Drop in blood sugar, liver failure<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Toxic substance\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Grapes\/raisins<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Effect and Symptoms:\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Kidney failure<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Toxic substance\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Onions  garlic<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Effect and Symptoms:\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Destruction of red blood cells<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Toxic substance\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Rat poison<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Effect and Symptoms:\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Internal Bleeding, shortness of breath<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Toxic substance\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Effect and Symptoms:\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Kidney failure, fatal!<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Toxic substance\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Household cleaners<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Effect and Symptoms:\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Burns, shortness of breath<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h4><strong>First Aid Measures if Poisoning is Suspected<\/strong><\/h4><ol><li>Keep calm and do not induce Vomiting unless a veterinarian expressly recommends it.<\/li><li>If possible, find out which substance was ingested. Take packaging or remnants with you. <\/li><li>Contact the veterinarian or a poison control center immediately.<\/li><li>Administer activated charcoal (0.5\u20131 g\/kg body weight) if permitted by the veterinarian.<\/li><li>For contact poisons (e.g. on the coat), clean affected areas with water and mild soap.<\/li><li>Keep the animal warm and calm.<\/li><\/ol><h3><strong>Bone Fractures and Lameness<\/strong><\/h3><p>A broken bone or a severe sprain can be very painful. Symptoms: are a Protective posture \/ guarding posture, avoidance of weight-bearing, Swelling and severe Pain. <\/p><h4><strong>First Aid for Bone Fractures<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Move the animal as little as possible to avoid Pain and consequential damage.<\/li><li>If the fracture is open (bone protrudes from the skin): Apply a sterile covering and go to the veterinarian immediately.<\/li><li>If a spinal fracture is suspected: Transport the animal on a stable surface (e.g. board or thick blanket).<\/li><li>Never administer painkillers without veterinary instructions! Many human medicines are poisonous to animals. <\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Heatstroke and Hypothermia<\/strong><\/h3><p>Dogs and cats can suffer from both Heatstroke and hypothermia.<\/p><h4><strong>Heatstroke \u2013 Symptoms: and First Aid<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Symptoms: severe Panting, red mucous membranes, Vomiting, unconsciousness<\/li><li>Take the animal to a shady, cool place.<\/li><li>Cool down slowly with damp cloths, but do not use ice-cold water.<\/li><li>Offer water to drink (do not force).<\/li><li>Call an emergency doctor if there is no improvement.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Hypothermia \u2013 Symptoms: and First Aid<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Symptoms:: Shivering, Apathy, pale mucous membranes, slow breathing<\/li><li>Warm the animal slowly with blankets or warm water (lukewarm, not hot!).<\/li><li>Do not place hot water or heating pads directly on the skin.<\/li><li>Immediate veterinary care required.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Bite Injuries and Abscesses<\/strong><\/h3><p>Bite injuries may look harmless, but severe infections can develop under the skin.<\/p><ul><li>Clean and disinfect the wound (e.g. with an antiseptic solution).<\/li><li>If the wound is Bleeding, apply a sterile bandage.<\/li><li>Swelling and Pus formation indicate an Abscess. Antibiotic treatment is often necessary here. <\/li><li>Every bite injury should be checked by a veterinarian.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Choking and Shortness of Breath<\/strong><\/h3><p>Shortness of breath can be caused by foreign bodies, allergic reactions or illnesses.<\/p><ul><li>Check the tongue and throat for foreign bodies. If visible, remove carefully. <\/li><li>For severe Gagging or shortness of breath: Use the Heimlich maneuver (see below).<\/li><li>Seek veterinary help immediately.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Gastric Torsion (Life-Threatening Emergency)<\/strong><\/h3><p>Gastric torsion occurs predominantly in large dog breeds and is an absolute emergency.<\/p><h4><strong>Symptoms: of Gastric Torsion<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Hard, bloated abdominal wall<\/li><li>Restlessness, unsuccessful Vomiting, drooling<\/li><li>Circulatory problems, shock<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Immediate Measures<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Do not give any more food or water!<\/li><\/ul><p>Take the animal to the veterinarian immediately \u2013 every moment counts!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b1a3724\" data-id=\"b1a3724\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ca8c5ec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ca8c5ec\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f5cfeb4\" data-id=\"f5cfeb4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d89665d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d89665d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take the animal to the veterinarian immediately \u2013 every moment counts!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c6f068 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c6f068\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Improper transport can worsen Pain and cause further injuries.<\/p><h3><strong>General Transport Rules<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Speak to the animal calmly and move it as little as possible.<\/li><li>If unconscious: Keep head and body in a stable Lying on side.<\/li><li>If a back injury is suspected: Transport the animal on a solid surface.<\/li><li>In case of heavy Bleeding: Apply a pressure bandage before moving the animal.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Special Transport Tips According to Type of Injury<\/strong><\/h3><table class=\"mtr-table mtr-thead-td\"><thead><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Type of injury\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Type of injury<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Transport method\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Transport method<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Type of injury\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Unconsciousness<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Transport method\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Lying on side, keep head slightly lower<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Type of injury\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Bone fracture<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Transport method\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Use a stable base, move as little as possible<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Type of injury\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Open wound<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Transport method\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Apply bandage, keep animal as calm as possible<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Type of injury\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Shortness of breath<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Transport method\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Slightly raise head, avoid stress<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dbad2af\" data-id=\"dbad2af\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8cb733a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8cb733a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d247ae8\" data-id=\"d247ae8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-184c355 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"184c355\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">First aid kit for dogs and cats<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9687938 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9687938\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A well-equipped first aid kit is essential to be able to react quickly in Emergencies. Many accidents happen at home or on the road \u2013 then every second counts. A prepared emergency kit can help to care for wounds, stop Bleeding or keep the animal stable until professional help arrives.  <\/p><h3><strong>Contents of a First Aid Kit for Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h3><h4><strong>Basic Equipment<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Sterile wound dressings (compresses, gauze bandages)<\/li><li>Elastic bandages for fixation<\/li><li>Plasters  self-adhesive bandages for minor injuries<\/li><li>Disinfectant (chlorhexidine or iodine-containing solutions)<\/li><li>Scissors and tweezers for removing foreign bodies<\/li><li>Fever thermometer for measuring body temperature<\/li><li>Disposable gloves for hygienic wound care<\/li><li>Tick tweezers or card for safely removing ticks<\/li><li>Cooling pads for treating bruises or Swelling<\/li><li>Gauze swabs and cotton balls for cleaning<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Additional Equipment for Emergencies<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Muzzle (even peaceful animals can bite in shock)<\/li><li>Sterile saline solution for rinsing eyes or wounds<\/li><li>Activated charcoal (for poison absorption after veterinary consultation)<\/li><li>Rescue drops (Bach flowers) to calm down in stressful situations<\/li><li>Disposable syringes (without needle) for fluid intake or medication administration<\/li><li>Tourniquet in case of severe Bleeding<\/li><li>Flashlight to check pupil reactions<\/li><\/ul><p>The kit should be checked regularly, especially for medicines and disinfectants, to ensure that they have not expired.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2eff6f1\" data-id=\"2eff6f1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-095ae09 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"095ae09\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ac87226\" data-id=\"ac87226\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9115ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f9115ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applying a Bandage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-314d450 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"314d450\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A correctly applied bandage protects wounds, prevents infections and supports healing. It is important not to injure the animal further or wrap the bandage too tightly. <\/p><h3><strong>Important Rules when Applying a Bandage<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>First clean and disinfect the wound<\/li><li>Pad well to avoid pressure points<\/li><li>Wrap the bandage neither too loosely nor too tightly<\/li><li>Pad paw bandages including all toes (including the thumb)<\/li><li>Use elastic bandages carefully and do not stretch them, as there is an enormous risk that they will be applied too tightly and the blood supply will be cut off or impaired.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Step-by-step Instructions for a Paw Bandage<\/strong><\/h3><ol><li>Clean the wound and disinfect with an antiseptic solution.<\/li><li>Apply a sterile wound dressing to prevent infection.<\/li><li>Attach padding, e.g. with cotton wool or a padding bandage.<\/li><li>Fix with a gauze bandage, applying even pressure.<\/li><li>Finish with a self-adhesive bandage, but do not stretch it or hardly stretch it before applying it.<\/li><li>If necessary, apply a waterproof protective layer (e.g. plastic bag for short walks).<\/li><\/ol><p>A bandage that is too tight can restrict blood circulation and cause tissue damage. Therefore, the bandage should be checked regularly. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d81c185\" data-id=\"d81c185\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36387bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36387bb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8363d30\" data-id=\"8363d30\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c74fdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c74fdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Resuscitation (Reanimation)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5445b1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5445b1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reanimation may be necessary if the animal is no longer breathing or its heart stops. Then every second counts! <\/p><h3><strong>ABC Rule of Reanimation<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>A = Clear airways<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Open mouth and check for foreign bodies<\/li><li>If available, remove carefully<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>B = Perform ventilation<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Close mouth and blow air through the nose<\/li><li>10\u201320 breaths per minute, depending on the size of the animal<\/li><li>Chest should rise slightly<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>C = Cardiac Reanimation (chest compression)<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Lay animal on right side<\/li><li>Place palm behind left elbow<\/li><li>100\u2013120 compressions per minute<\/li><li>Give 2 breaths every 15 compressions<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Special Features Depending on Animal Size<\/strong><\/h3><table class=\"mtr-table mtr-thead-td\"><thead><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Size of the animal\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Size of the animal<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Ventilation frequency\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Ventilation frequency<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Compression frequency\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Compression frequency<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Size of the animal\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Large dogs<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Ventilation frequency\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>10\u201315 breaths\/min<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Compression frequency\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>80\u2013100\/min<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Size of the animal\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Small dogs<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Ventilation frequency\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>15\u201320 breaths\/min<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Compression frequency\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>100\u2013120\/min<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Size of the animal\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Cats<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Ventilation frequency\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>20\u201324 breaths\/min<\/p><\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Compression frequency\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>120\u2013140\/min<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>After successful Reanimation, the animal should be taken to a veterinarian immediately.<\/p><p>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d4ede57\" data-id=\"d4ede57\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-33a43b4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"33a43b4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c61ccb4\" data-id=\"c61ccb4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6203702 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6203702\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Foreign bodies in the airways \u2013 Heimlich maneuver<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc93ce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc93ce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If an animal is about to suffocate because a foreign body is blocking the airways, quick action must be taken.<\/p><h3><strong>Symptoms: of an Airway Blockage<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Sudden Cough or Gagging<\/li><li>Blue discolored mucous membranes<\/li><li>Shortness of breath or unconsciousness<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>First Aid Measures<\/strong><\/h3><ol><li>Open the mouth and look for foreign bodies. If visible, carefully remove with tweezers. <\/li><li>If not visible, use the Heimlich maneuver:<ul><li>For the dog: Place your hands below the ribs and apply quick pressure inwards and upwards.<\/li><li>For cats and small dogs: Hold the animal with its head down and pat it on the back.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>If the animal becomes unconscious, start Reanimation immediately.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4999f96\" data-id=\"4999f96\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-18e1e36 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"18e1e36\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca45a23\" data-id=\"ca45a23\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-401fdb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"401fdb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Poisoning \u2013 Recognize  Act<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e946989 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e946989\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Symptoms of Poisoning<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Vomiting, Diarrhea, tremors, Seizures<\/li><li>Restlessness or Apathy<\/li><li>Breathing problems or shock<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Immediate Measures<\/strong><\/h3><ol><li>Calm the animal and do not force it to vomit<\/li><li>Secure suspicious substances and show them to the veterinarian<\/li><li>Only give activated charcoal after consulting a veterinarian<\/li><li>Seek a veterinary hospital immediately.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ece1de8\" data-id=\"ece1de8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1589ce7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1589ce7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46f49d7\" data-id=\"46f49d7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f847ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f847ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shock \u2013 Recognize life-threatening Emergencies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c6fe38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c6fe38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shock can be triggered by Blood loss, poisoning or severe injuries.<\/p><h3><strong>Symptoms: of Shock<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Pale mucous membranes<\/li><li>Weak, rapid pulse<\/li><li>Disturbances of consciousness<\/li><li>Cold ears and paws<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>First Aid for Shock<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Lay the animal flat, legs slightly raised<\/li><li>Keep warm, but do not overheat<\/li><li>Speak calmly and avoid stress<\/li><li>Initiate veterinary treatment immediately<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20bd944\" data-id=\"20bd944\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c6abe0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6c6abe0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eeb8c77\" data-id=\"eeb8c77\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div 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RED FLAGS <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-606b9ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"606b9ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sometimes it is difficult to assess whether an emergency exists. <strong>Immediate help is needed in case of<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Shortness of breath, cyanosis<\/strong> (bluish mucous membranes)<\/li><li><strong>Unconsciousness<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Severe Bleeding<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Major trauma<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Open fracture<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Severe Pain<\/strong> <\/li><li><strong>Persistent Vomiting<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Persistent Diarrhea<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Sudden Paralysis<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Convulsions<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1228\"><strong>Collapse-like states<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1228\"><strong>Persistent seizure<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1416\"><strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1336\">Acute abdomen<\/strong> with signs of shock;<\/li><li data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1416\"><strong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1372\">Suspicion<\/strong> <strong>of gastric torsion<\/strong> (bloating + Gagging without Vomiting)<\/li><li data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1481\"><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Urinary retention\/anuria<\/strong>, significant difficulty urinating (dysuria, stranguria) in male dogs or male cats<\/li><li data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1565\"><strong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1496\">Difficult birth (dystocia)<\/strong>, green-black discharge without a puppy, &gt; 2 h of pushing without progress<\/li><li data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1677\"><strong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1584\">Toxicological Emergencies<\/strong> (xylitol, rat poison, high-dose chocolate, grapes\/raisins) <\/li><li data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1757\"><strong>Eye Emergencies<\/strong><b> \u2013 <\/b>sudden (peracute) Blindness, deep corneal ulcer, glaucoma attack (elevated intraocular pressure)<\/li><li data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1851\"><strong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1787\">Heatstroke\/hypothermia<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1804\">foreign body<\/strong> (especially airways), <strong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1851\">anaphylactic <\/strong>(severe, allergic)<strong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1851\"> reaction<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>When in doubt, it&#8217;s better to go to the vet too often than not enough!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a0a4f9\" data-id=\"3a0a4f9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-36859","fachbeitrag","type-fachbeitrag","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.1 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>First Aid for Dogs and Cats - General Information - PETSVETCHECK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Prepare for Emergencies! 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