Emergency Care For Your Bichon Frise
There are certain, basic actions you can take in the event of an emergency involving your Bichon Frise. Your responsibility, as his owner is to ensure that your Bichon Frise is cared for at all times. Your actions following an accident or injury can possibly be the difference between life and death for your pet.
Post the numbers of your veterinarian, animal poison hotline, and an additional emergency clinic (if your vet is not available) in a handy, quick to find spot. Have ready-to-use ice packs and extra bandages on hand, as well as larger items that could double as a makeshift stretcher. A few old towels and a large, flatten cardboard box would be sufficient for a Bichon Frise. Immediate care and attention during this time is very important.
Getting All “CSI” With Those Tweezers
Do not wait for an unseen problem to get serious about emergency care for your Bichon Frise. Once you have returned home from a hike or walk with your dog, check for potential cuts or scrapes. Examine your dog’s paws for any thorns or small stones that may have gotten stuck. If you find anything, use tweezers to remove the object and clean the pad with some kind of antiseptic.
During the winter, rock salt can get caught in your Bichon’s paw and irritate badly. Clean and treat as soon as possible. If you ever notice anything around the eyes, use a moistened rag to clean instead of your fingers. If need be, use water of a saline solution (eye drops) to wash their eyes. How you care for your Bichon Frise in this little ways will prepare you if and when the big things happen.
Avoid touching, blowing, or wiping the eyeball itself. This is an incredibly sensitive area for your dog. Irresponsible or inappropriate eye care of your Bichon Frise, no matter how well intentioned, can lead to serious complications. If you find anything on or lodged next to your pet’s eyeball, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Check your Bichon Frise carefully for any burrs, fleas, bites, and ticks. If you find a tick, use tweezers to pull it out. Grasp as close as you can to the head, so as to remove the entire insect. Be gentle when pulling out burrs so you do not pull hair with it.
In Case Of An Accident
If your Bichon Frise is seriously injured in any way, use your homemade stretcher and restraints to keep him as still as possible. Covering your pet with a blanket or jacket will keep him warm. Phone the vet immediately and let the clinic know you are on your way, as well as the nature of the injuries. If your animal clinic is not open twenty-four hours, you should ask ahead of time for a back-up facility to call. If your Bichon Frise is bleeding badly, use a cloth or bandage to apply gentle but firm pressure.
Emergency situations aside, you will need to know about caring for your Bichon Frise as he ages. There are specific things you may need to know in order to give your peta longer, healthier quality of life.
