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• Antifreeze poisoning in dogs | PDSA

  Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) poisoning in dogs including symptoms, treatment, outlook and how to prevent it. Written by PDSA vets.

• First aid for an electric shock in pets

  Electric shocks can cause burns, organ damage and death. All pets that have had an electric shock should be checked by a vet because there may be internal/delayed injuries that are not obvious at first.

• First aid for insect stings

  Insect stings are common in pets, especially in dogs. Stings are not a major problem for most pets, but some pets (just like humans) will develop an allergic reaction.

• First aid for collapsed pets

  Collapse can be caused by many different problems including: heart disease, low blood sugar, pain, breathing difficulties, Addison’s disease, blood loss and seizures.

• Pancreatitis in dogs

  Pancreatitis is a condition that causes the pancreas to becomes very inflamed. Pancreatitis can range from being mild to very severe.