Source: imagen4 When every second counts, you do not want to search for articles first. This world exists so that you have the knowledge beforehand. It does not replace a vet in individual cases. Gastric torsion (bloat), heatstroke, poisoning, breathing difficulties, seizures, foreign bodies: The most common acute situations with clear instructions on what you can do in the first minutes before reaching the next veterinary clinic. Plus, what comes before: emergency card, first aid kit, a course in DACH. In an emergency, preparation is worth more than improvisation.
Recognising Acute Situations
We show you what you can do in the first minutes and how to recognise whether a vet visit can no longer wait. Call, drive there, do both in parallel.
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Poisoning, Stings, Foreign Bodies
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Deeper Knowledge for Calmer Moments
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What Else Helps
An emergency card with the vet’s phone number and a veterinary clinic near you belongs in your wallet, not in a drawer. First aid courses for dogs are offered in DACH by animal welfare organisations, veterinary faculties and dog schools. A day’s effort that can make all the difference in an emergency. If your dog travels or is physically active, the world Holidays & Travel complements this area. As they get older, the world Saying Goodbye awaits with topics on advance planning.
On rundum.dog: the Hazard Directory with poisonous plants and bait, the overview of poisonous foods and vets and veterinary clinics near you.