CANINE FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE
By: Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM
Diet - Food poisoning; dietary indiscretions.
First Aid Treatment:
1. Take temperature. If over 103, prompt treatment
2. If abdominal pain or "bloating" seek vet ASAP
3. Check for dehydration, gums sticky, skin "tents" when pulled up and released
4. Vomiting, pepto bismol, withhold water for 4-6 hours, food for 6-12 hours
5. Small amounts of water when offered. Wait 30-60 minutes and if no further vomiting,
may offer more.
6. Bland diet, boiled Hamburg, chicken, turkey and boiled rice, or pasta. Mix 50:50 and offer
small amounts 1/2 - 1 cup at a time.
7. If vomiting and / or diarrhea are protracted, seek veterinary attention.
