What do you do when your pet has a broken bone? Well, get it to a vet as soon as possible, of course - but is there anything you can do to support it while you are en route or waiting for the visit? Of course.
Dr Andrew Jones, holistic vet, whose courses have so inspired and helped me, has come up with yet more excellent guidelines. See below for top tips!
Love & blessings,
Alison
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Re: What to do for Broken Bones
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Emergency Care
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The unfortunate thing is that Emergencies
happen- and more OFTEN than you think.
Surprisingly, there are MANY things that
you can do in an EMERGENCY for your pet.
I have a COMPLETE manual in which I show
you exactly what to do for EVERY common
dog and cat emergency.
It's here:
http://bit.ly/45kgbE
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Emergency Fracture Remedies
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I have been seeing a rash of pets for
serious injuries- especially those with
fractures ( broken bones)
Can you do anything at home?
YES
Here are just a few suggestions:
WATCH FOR SHOCK. The first thing you must think about is
supportive care and treating for shock. The more obvious
signs include pale gums, weakness, dizziness, rapid shallow
respirations and rapid heartbeat. In this instance your pet's
circulation system causes a loss of blood flow to the major
organs, and the result can be fatal. This can happen in as
little as 15 minutes. Wrap your pet in a blanket to keep her
warm, give her a few drops of corn syrup or honey on her gums
to keep her conscious, and rush to your vet.
SLOW THE FLOW. If your pet is bleeding, stop it. Apply a gauze
or clean towel and hold on the area for at least 5 minutes.
If the blood soaks through, add another towel or gauze pad on
top. See BLEEDING section for more details.
QUIET PLEASE. Keep your pet as quiet as possible. Cats and
small dogs can be placed in a box or a basket. ESPECIALLY
don't move exposed bones. If the bone is outside the skin,
leave it alone please. Movement can cause additional bone
damage, and possibly lacerate a vein or artery causing bleeding.
COVER IT. If the bone is not exposed apply a dry bandage. If
the bone is above the skin and will dry out then apply a wet
bandage. Be very careful about cleanliness. If your pet will
not let you bandage, don't force it.
SUPPORT IT. The least amount of movement your pet and the
fracture have to go through, the better. Try to support the
leg when moving the animal by resting the leg on a towel or
in your hand. If possible, move your pet on a rigid surface,
such as a piece of plywood.
BANDAGE OR SPLINT. If you are unable to see your veterinarian
immediately, then you should give additional support to the
limb by way of a splint or bandage.
BANDAGE OR SPLINT FOR A LOWER LIMB
There are two general rules: Use a lot of padding; bandage
above and below the joints of the affected bone.
If the bone is exposed cover the bone with gauze swabs or
bandage, torn sheet or a sanitary napkin soaked in sterile
saline or salty water. Some cling wrap can be used over the
wet layer to keep the fluid in this layer.
Apply a good thick layer of cotton wool. A fluffy towel may
work but won't be as easy to apply. You can separate the
cotton wool into 2-3 layers.
Apply a layer of gauze bandage drawing it firmly over the
cotton wool. Apply another layer of gauze this time drawing
the gauze more firmly. The bandage should be taut enough to
make a sound if tapped.
If cotton is not available, then try to get some bubble wrap.
Wrap the limb, then secure the wrap with tape.
APPLYING A SLING ON THE FRONT LEG
If your pet is in severe pain or the leg is very unstable,
then apply a sling.
Wrap conforming bandage such as gauze loosely around the paw
moving from front to outside to back.
Bend the wrist, elbow and shoulder so that the leg is against
the chest.
Bring the gauze up over the outside of the shoulder and down
behind the opposite leg and back to the starting point.
Apply more layers bringing some of the layers over the front
of the wrist to prevent it sliding out of the bandage.
PAIN CONTROL. Ensure that your pet has adequate pain control.
Your veterinarian can prescribe specific pain medications. A
safe natural remedy that gives some pain relief is Arnica.
The dose is 1 30C tablet per 10-20 lbs of body weight every
4-6 hours.
Aspirin can be safely given to most dogs. (NOT SAFE FOR CATS).
The dose is 325mg per 40lbs given every 12 hours.
BANDAGE CARE. Keep bandages dry, and check for swelling. Cover the
bandage with a plastic bag when going outside. Check the toes
daily for swelling (the toes will spread when swollen). If this
occurs, have the bandage changed.
REST AND TIME. It takes fractures a minimum of 8 weeks to heal,
and some take 12-16 weeks. The key is proper rest, restraint and
immobility of the fractured leg. Follow your veterinarian's
directions carefully. Although 3 months may seem like a long
time, it's short in the life of your pet.
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P.S. And that's just a teeny section of what
you'll find in my Pet First Aid Secrets Manual.
It's COMPLETE
And you get a FULL 60 days to try it at home.
Easy STEP by STEP instructions for emergency care.
You can grab your copy here:
http://bit.ly/45kgbE
Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM
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