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 Home Clinic for Dog
It isn't necessary to go running to your veterinarian for help whenever a minor health problem crops up. Many of you are quite capable of handling it yourself. You're in the best position to judge the state of your dog's health and to take action if something serious develops. All you need to know are a few basics.
Your first job is to know the different parts of your dog's body so that you can identify what is wrong and either treat it or report it accurately to your veterinarian. Try to become familiar with the diagrams on the following pages and refer back to them as you read this chapter.
When you need medical materials, you may need them fast. They should be kept where they are readily accessible in a container that will make it possible to take them quickly to an injured animal.
These contents are suggested as basic supplies:
rectal thermometer
bandage material
- 4 X 4 gauze pads
- 7.5 cm cast padding (Velband)
- 7.5 cm kling gauze
- 2.5 cm and 5 cm rolls of adhesive tape
30 cm wood splints (such as ruler)
1.5-2 m clothesline rope
Savlon cream
hydrogen perovide (3 percent solution)
5 ml or 10 ml syringe (obtained from your local veterinarian)
bulb syringe or baster
liquid paraffin
bandage scissors
iodine solution
Vaseline
hair clippers
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