First Aid for Dogshit by a Car

Dogshitting a car can easily lead to fractures, soft tissue injuries, internal bleeding, and organ contusions. It is recommended to carefully examine the dog's condition. If the injuries are not severe, it is advised to take the dog to a pet hospital in a timely manner for related checks to rule out other life-threatening potential dangers. If the dog's injuries are severe and accompanied by extensive bleeding, it is recommended to send the dog to the nearest pet hospital for treatment.

The fatal injuries after a dog is hit by a car include internal bleeding, organ contusions, and traumatic diaphragmatic hernia. Among them, if the large blood vessels are damaged or the spleen bleeds, the dog will experience severe bleeding, leading to symptoms such as syncope and shock. It is advised to take the dog to the nearest pet hospital for treatment, with the principle of hemostasis and symptomatic treatment. Blood transfusion and other supportive treatments may be necessary if necessary. The clinical symptoms of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia are mainly difficulty breathing, as the abdominal organs enter the thoracic cavity and compress the lungs. It is recommended to repair the diaphragmatic hernia through surgery, and the symptoms will disappear after the operation. After surgery, the dog needs to rest quietly, avoid jumping or running, and it is best to keep the dog in a cage to prevent symptom recurrence.

If a dog does not show severe symptoms such as paralysis, weakness, or syncope after being hit by a car, it is advised to carefully examine the dog's limbs, thorax, and abdomen. If the dog shows pain in its limbs or abdomen, it is also necessary to seek medical attention. It is likely to be a mild injury, but severe conditions such as internal bleeding cannot be ruled out. Generally, imaging examinations such as X-ray and ultrasound can be used to determine the degree of damage to the dog's internal organs.

Finally, to avoid the dog being hit by a car again, it is recommended to wear a neck collar and leash when walking, and pay attention to the dog's direction, avoiding risks in a timely manner.