Bleeding (hemorrhage) Apply a pad of cloth to the wound or bleeding point and bandage it firmly and/or simply apply direct pressure. If the bleeding is severe on a limb, apply a tourniquet above the wound just tight enough to significantly reduce flow of blood; it has to be loosened within 20 minutes. Seizures Prevent your dog from injuring itself by moving it away from sharp corners and stairs. Do not put your hand in its mouth. Most seizures that are not related to poisonings end uneventfully in a few minutes. Burns and scalds Cool the burned area with cool water by running water over it or cover it with wet towels. This also helps remove caustic substances (acid or alkaline) if these are the cause. If loss of skin occurs, cover the area with the cleanest material available. Heat stroke (dogs left in a car in summer with little or no ventilation; excessive panting and obvious distress) Place your dog in a tub of cool - NOT COLD - water. When you are ready to transport it to the veterinary hospital, wrap it in a cool, wet towel. You may want to place the dog and the towel in a plastic bag to prevent getting your car wet. Bites, Wounds Clean with copious amount of cool water and an antiseptic such as hydrogen peroxide Poisons Induce vomiting with 5 mL (1 teaspoon) of hydrogen peroxide orally or a teaspoon of salt placed in the mouth. Keep a sample of the vomit for testing. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING if your dog has ingested corrosive material such as strong acid, alkali, or petroleum based products. If corrosive or toxic material is on the skin, wash it profusely. Bring a sample of the suspected poison with its container to the veterinary hospital. Eye injury If the cornea is penetrated or perforated it will be very painful. Prevent your dog from scratching at its eye and doing further damage. If the eyeball is out of its socket keep it moist with saline solution (e.g. contact lens solution) and protect it from direct injury. Seek veterinary help immediately. Shock Shock is a complex body reaction to a number of situations. These include severe blood loss, heart failure and other causes of decreased circulation such as severe allergic reactions and heat stroke. The animal is weak and very depressed. Keep your dog warm and quiet. Seek immediate veterinary help.