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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Hyperthermia in dogs is often caused by a heat stroke. This is common in the summer when a dog has been in a car for too long. Even with the windows open in a car, they can still get heatstroke, or in a conservatory, or even when they are out playing. Dogs do not tend to know when to stop, so they will continue to chase that ball, catch that frisbee, and they get to a point where they have got the heatstroke and they have carried on to the point of collapse. In these cases, like in the exercise cases where you do not know anything has happened until they have actually collapsed, it can sometimes be too late to do anything. However, if you manage to diagnose or sense or determine that your dog has got heatstroke, you need to get that animal cooled down, that dog cooled down as quickly as you can, but as gradually and as safe as you can. If you suddenly submerge them in an ice bucket then they are going to go into shock because it is too quick for that temperature change to happen.So, the best way to cool your animal down if they have heatstroke is to get some damp towels and to just cover your animal with them. If necessary, if you have got a hose you can use that and spray that on them. You just do not want to submerge them into a really cold or icy bath. It may be necessary for your pet to be hospitalised while their body is recovering from the heatstroke, so maybe they need to be in the vets and stay on fluids and have pain relief and necessary supportive care while they are getting over the damage that has been caused.
Understanding Heatstroke in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Causes of Heatstroke
Heatstroke in dogs, often triggered by hot weather, can occur due to various factors:
- Summer Heat: Dogs left in cars, conservatories, or engaged in vigorous play can be prone to heatstroke.
- Overexertion: Dogs may not know when to stop exercising, leading to overheating and collapse.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Recognising heatstroke symptoms in dogs is crucial for prompt intervention:
- Excessive Panting: Dogs may exhibit heavy panting and signs of distress.
- Weakness and Collapse: Heatstroke can progress rapidly, leading to collapse and loss of consciousness.
Treatment and Cooling Methods
If you suspect heatstroke in your dog, immediate action is necessary:
- Gradual Cooling: Use damp towels or a gentle hose spray to cool your dog down gradually.
- Avoid Sudden Temperature Changes: Do not submerge your dog in icy water, which can cause shock.
In severe cases, hospitalisation may be required for fluid therapy and supportive care to aid in recovery.