I was wondering if anyone else does a mini first aid course as part of their puppy class, we did and today I was so glad I did Abby cut her foot when we were up in the woods I didnt even notice until she started walking on the footpath and there was blood everywhere took her home cleaned it up lots of Aloe Vera and bandaged it up its not bad so havent taken her to vet she doesnt seem bothered by it no limp nothing until someone notices her poorly foot then she limps to them and rests her bandaged foot on them drama queen or what. Can I get a waterproof cover for the bandage as at the moment she is having to have a plastic bag around her foot when she has to go to the loo.Also does anyone know where I can do a full first aid course for dogs?
Thanks Mary

I've done human first aid, not sure about dogs! Have you tried asking your puppy class trainer?

Can't you just buy a human waterproof cover? I'm sure their the same thing... :)

If she comes limping to you, are you sure there's nothing stuck in the wound?

http://www.apdt.co.uk/apdt_events.htm

perhaps the above will help

I have checked again and there isnt anything in it she doesnt seem to be bothered about it at all when I let her out for a wee she pounding round the garden like there was nothing wrong with her foot. I got her a boot today to keep it dry.
Thanks everyone
Mary

I would say keep the bag, its much cheeper and if only a cut pad then aslong as it wasn't deep then it should be ok now!

I must admit first aid courses are brill, have been on two for dogs (god knows what I would do if a human needed first aid, I don't know that, might breath though their nose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) LOL

Rox

http://www.dogbootsactive.com/

This link may help, bags are ok for the short term, for the long term boots are a better option; having a pair around is very useful in case of emergencies.

Rox - human first aid - if victim is unconscious and you don't suspect a neck/back injury you put them in the recovery position. If they aren't breathing and don't have a pulse you tilt their head back, hold their nose and breath through mouth!  2 breaths to 15 heart for adults, 1:5 for todler or baby! If you breath too much they will burp or fart!

I'm working towards my red cross badge at the moment. I think dog first aid sounds fun, where did you do it??

So if you ever see someone not breathing, thanks to my genius post you could save their life! :)

I think you missed out some vital info in your post!

2 breaths to 15 ?

Chest compressions; also the chest compressions need not only a change of frequency between babies and adults but also method as you would be using only a finger with the former!

CPR can really only be taught and learned in the flesh so to speak,

Chest compressions, that's the one!

method:
Baby - 1 finger
child - 1 arm
adult - 2 arms

You're right though, CPR can only really be taught in the flesh, if you want to learn it right :)

.i can just imagine your dog looking for sympathy....lol