Pet instructor skill review
Course Content
- Introduction to your Pet First Aid Instructor refresher course
- Course introduction
- Dog First Aid and The Law
- The vet and your role in first aid
- The Role of the Dog First Aider
- When is Veterinary Care Required?
- Keeping your pet safe in an emergency
- Car Accidents
- Car Accidents - Injuries and Treatment
- Pet Proofing your home
- Please rescue my pets stickers
- Hand Hygiene
- Dog Microchipping
- Cat microchipping
- Precautions and Safety
- Pet Anatomy and Physiology
- First Aid Kits and Equipment
- Checking a Pets health
- Initial Assessment
- Checking Your Dog's Health and Finding Out What Is Normal
- Gum Colour
- Collecting a Urine Sample
- How Dogs Show Pain
- How Dogs Show Pain - Vets Comments
- Taking a Pulse
- Taking the Temperature
- Taking the Rectal Temperature
- Vital Signs
- Comprehensive Assessment and Checking Vital Signs Example
- Pet Accidents and First Aid
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR
- Choking
- Bleeding Control
- Types of Bleeding
- Dressings, Bandages and Controlling Bleeding
- Catastrophic Bleeding
- Dogs and haemostatic dressings
- What is the ideal animal haemostatic agent
- Collaclot - Collagen pad to stop bleeding and promote clotting
- Dogs and Tourniquets
- Commercial Tourniquets for Dogs
- HaemoCap™ MultiSite - Dogs
- Shock
- Shock - vets comment
- Different Conditions you may see
- Breathing and Respiratory Problems
- Loss of Appetite
- Sneezing
- Lethargy
- Urination Problems
- Weakness in Animals
- Weakness and Collapse - additional vets comments
- Hair Loss and Skin Conditions
- Cataracts
- Dehydration in Dogs
- Clinical signs of dehydration in dogs and cats
- Hydration and rehydration in dogs
- Fluid balance in dogs and cats
- Oralade - treating dehydration
- Oralade for cats
- Oralade - The Science
- Injuries
- Suspected fractures
- Types of fractures on animals
- Dog Fractures Treatment
- Spinal injury and moving an injured dog
- Spinal Injuries
- Paw Problems
- Paws and Claws
- Nail and Claw Injuries
- Eye Injuries
- Eye Problems
- Ear Problems
- General Bandaging
- Bandaging the Ear
- Bandaging the Tail and Tail Injuries
- Bandaging the Body
- Fight Wounds
- Puncture Wounds
- Mouth and Dental Problems
- Animal bites and scratches on dogs
- Small Cuts, Scratches and Grazes
- Bandage aftercare
- Stings on animals
- Ibuprofen and pets
- Carbon Monoxide and dogs
- Poisoning
- Vet poison information line
- Inducing Vomiting in a Dog
- Inducing Vomiting - vets comments
- Snake Bites
- Dog Burns
- Chemical Burns
- Electrocution
- Electric Shocks
- Cruciate Ligament
- Falls From Height
- Illness
- Dogs and Illnesses
- Bloat and Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV)
- Why do dogs eat grass
- Why are Onions Toxic to Dogs
- Why is Chocolate Toxic to Dogs
- High Temperatures and Heatstroke
- Hyperthermia - Vets Comments
- Hypothermia Treatment
- Hypothermia - vets comments
- Vomiting in Animals
- Different Types and Causes of Vomiting
- Vomiting - vets comments
- Seizures and Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Allergies in Dogs
- Allergic reactions
- Pancreatitis
- Cushings Disease
- Nose and Respiratory Problems - Vet
- Breathing Difficulties
- Coughing and kennel cough
- Kennel Cough - vets comments
- Diarrhoea in Animals
- Stomach Conditions
- Possible Causes of Blood in Dog Faeces
- Rabies
- Alabama Foot Rot
- Blue Green Algae
- Hip Dysplasia
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Pyometra
- Vestibular Syndrome
- Parasites that affect pets
- Cats
- Different types and sizes of animals
- Summary and Your Practical Session
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Dogs frequently get stomach upsets. Normally, it is because they are scavengers, and they have ingested something out on a walk, or they have stolen something from home that they should not have eaten, or the owner has knowingly given them something, but they did not realise that it was not good for them. The most common thing we will see is diarrhoea. And then second to that would be the vomiting, but most dogs would present with the diarrhoea or both of them. Once they have that, it is absolutely fine if your dog is otherwise well in himself or herself, to give them some time, starve them, make sure they are drinking, because if they have got the diarrhoea or the vomiting, they are losing fluids and they need to be replacing those fluids, otherwise they will become dehydrated and that is when you really see them get unwell. We would normally say try and starve your animal for 24 hours as long as they are still bright. And if they have still got the diarrhoea after that, then we would suggest bringing them in for us to have a look.There are some probiotic supplements that you can get from your local vets that may just help bind your dog up a little bit and make them a bit more comfortable. So, you can always nip down and get one of those, and try that. But again, anything past 24 hours, if it is still happening, or if your dog becomes unwell, lethargic, painful, anything that is not normal for them, you should see your vet quite promptly. What you may find in your dog is they may just have very watery diarrhoea, maybe a completely different colour to the normal colour of their faeces. Note all these things because they are the things that your vet will ask you when you go for a consultation. Also notice if there is any blood, and if that is streaks of bloods, or if it is very fresh red blood, or if it is darker, tarry black blood, because that makes a difference to the vet, it helps them understand where the blood may be coming from, and therefore find out where in the intestine the problem is. Some of those problems may be more serious than others. So, it helps the vet know which direction to go next. The other thing you will also see in a lot of these diarrhoea cases is a jelly or mucous-type consistency. And again, that is important to note because it helps us locate where the problem is coming from.
Dog Stomach Upsets
Causes of Stomach Upsets in Dogs
Stomach upsets in dogs are often caused by ingestion of inappropriate substances, whether scavenged during walks or stolen at home.
Common Symptoms
The most frequent symptoms include:
- Diarrhoea: This is the most common sign of a stomach upset in dogs.
- Vomiting: Some dogs may also experience vomiting, often alongside diarrhoea.
Treatment and Management
If your dog experiences diarrhoea or vomiting:
- Ensure they have plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
- Consider withholding food for 24 hours if your dog is bright and otherwise well.
- If symptoms persist beyond 24 hours or if your dog shows signs of lethargy or pain, seek veterinary advice promptly.
Additional Considerations
Observations to note:
- Changes in stool colour or consistency, including watery or jelly-like diarrhoea.
- Presence of blood in the stool, which can indicate different underlying issues.
These details will assist your vet in determining the appropriate treatment and understanding the severity of the condition.