November 10, 2009
I had to use my DOGSAFE canine first aid skills again yesterday! I was at the dog park when, I heard an awful squealing and whining. One dog, Tanner, a very sweet american cocker spaniel who is a regular in our dog walking group was bitten by a strange dog. Tanner had a bad puncture wound in his thigh. The other dog, a staffy, was O.K.
With the help of my friend Mike, one of the dog park regulars, we used a jacket as a strecher and carried Tanner for the 10 minute walk to the parking lot. The wound wasn't that bad, so the owner drove Tanner to her veterinarian which was not too far away.
Tanner has a badly brusied flank and a deep puncture wound, but will recover.
I hope things don't come in threes, but if it does, I will be prepared!
Kim Howcroft
DOGSAFE Graduate, March 28, 2009
