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There is a well-known saying that "Curiosity killed the cat." But dogs are just as bad since they are very inquisitive and have a habit of going places and getting into stuff that they shouldn't. Even while this doesn't always end badly, they frequently do end up hurting themselves in some way so it's a wise decision to learn some dog first aid.

When my Lhasa Apso was three or four months old she managed to find a previously unknown patch of burrs in the backyard and chose to play in it for awhile. When she came back inside the house the burrs had worked their way firmly into areas on her face, her ears and her little fluffy behind.

It was evening so the Vet was closed and a trip to the animal hospital would certainly have been expensive. So she endured my tearful yet laughing efforts as I was able to one by one wiggle those burrs out of her hair as she squirmed and yelped for more than two hours. They were matted so badly and close up to the skin that cutting them out was not an alternative.

A tranquilizer of any kind would have been useful but I didn't have anything for her. Since there was no blood or major injury, heading for the emergency hospital was a choice ... that time.

That is a sad yet comical story to share and hopefully an experience she has put behind her over the years. It was also a minor thing although painful and challenging for both of us. But it could have been more serious.

As a responsible dog owner you will need to know at least basic first aid for dogs to allow you to be prepared for more serious emergencies. You can often save on Vet fees for less serious problems like the one I had. But you could possibly need to be able to help relieve your dog's pain or carry out life-saving actions until you can see the Vet.

Having a dog first aid kit is certainly a good thing but you also have to know how to take control of things in an emergency. Always keep phone numbers on hand for both your regular Vet as well as the nearest emergency animal facility. And learn about basic canine first aid yourself.

I've never had to provide life-saving medical actions for my family dog and maybe you haven't either. But would you know exactly what to do if faced with a life-threatening situation regarding your pet dog?

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