Symptoms and treatments for shock in dogs
Shock can be the cause of death of your dog. Shock in dogs is a very different condition from the "shock" in humans which is a term that refers to the state of astonishment or of being stunned. In dogs, shock is a life threatening condition that occurs because of insufficient blood circulation. Sufficient blood supply is needed to keep blood vessels open, to maintain blood pressure and most importantly to ensure that the effective pumping of the heart is not disrupted. Inadequate blood supply will hamper the normal functioning of the body's vital organs. Shock is a life threatening condition thus a dog owner has to administer first aid treatment to save the life of the pet.
Dehydration resulting from prolonged vomiting and diarrhea, severe bleeding, poisoning and heat stroke are some of the conditions where a dog can suffer from shock. Severe infection and the trauma suffered by a dog hit by a speeding car can make a dog go into shock.
A dog in shock will shiver uncontrollably because a drastic drop in the body temperature is one of the symptoms of this life threatening condition. A dog that has gone into shock will have pale of bluish mucus membranes. Other signs of shock are rapid breathing, weak but rapid pulse and dilated pupils. The weak dog can collapse and lose consciousness. Shock is a fatal condition because it deprives the brain of oxygen.
Shock is one of the conditions where time is of the essence. Many dogs have died not from the injury but from shock that was not properly managed. Dog owners have the responsibility of acting on any unexpected incident that will happen to the pet. Intravenous fluids are often required in the management of a dog that is in shock thus the pet must be rushed to a veterinary facility at once. However, to stabilize the pet's condition, first aid treatments must be administered before the pet is taken to the hospital.
Cover the dog with a blanket to conserve body heat. The dog must be positioned in such a way that the head is lower than the body. Administer artificial respiration if the pet is not breathing. If heartbeat can no longer be felt it is necessary to administer heart massage but before these emergency treatments are administered the dog owner has to make sure that the airway of the pet is not obstructed. While on the way to a veterinary facility, it would be best to talk soothingly to the pet as the voice of the owner can help calm the dog.
Dehydration resulting from prolonged vomiting and diarrhea, severe bleeding, poisoning and heat stroke are some of the conditions where a dog can suffer from shock. Severe infection and the trauma suffered by a dog hit by a speeding car can make a dog go into shock.
A dog in shock will shiver uncontrollably because a drastic drop in the body temperature is one of the symptoms of this life threatening condition. A dog that has gone into shock will have pale of bluish mucus membranes. Other signs of shock are rapid breathing, weak but rapid pulse and dilated pupils. The weak dog can collapse and lose consciousness. Shock is a fatal condition because it deprives the brain of oxygen.
Shock is one of the conditions where time is of the essence. Many dogs have died not from the injury but from shock that was not properly managed. Dog owners have the responsibility of acting on any unexpected incident that will happen to the pet. Intravenous fluids are often required in the management of a dog that is in shock thus the pet must be rushed to a veterinary facility at once. However, to stabilize the pet's condition, first aid treatments must be administered before the pet is taken to the hospital.
Cover the dog with a blanket to conserve body heat. The dog must be positioned in such a way that the head is lower than the body. Administer artificial respiration if the pet is not breathing. If heartbeat can no longer be felt it is necessary to administer heart massage but before these emergency treatments are administered the dog owner has to make sure that the airway of the pet is not obstructed. While on the way to a veterinary facility, it would be best to talk soothingly to the pet as the voice of the owner can help calm the dog.
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