Canine First Aid

Reader Contribution by Bruce Mcelmurray
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Living where and how we do, life would be so much easier if when we first had  moved here we had a crystal ball.  We anticipated that if we needed medical treatment it would be a long trip to to the doctor or emergency room  so we put together a first aid kit that would cover most minor accidents.  If it were a serious situation where seconds count we accepted the fact that we would likely die before we could get help.  We accept that risk in exchange of living where and how we do. 

(The shepherds are playing hide-and-seek with miniature marshmallows!)

But what about our dogs?  They didn’t have a vote in this process.   They are family members whom we love and want to do the best for.  Take away that expensive high quality food they eat, the supplements they get to stay healthy, there is always the possibility they can get injured.  What then?  Their vet is 90 miles away and even on the best of traffic and weather days that takes us an hour and a half one way.  Our first traffic light is 42 miles away; how many can say that?  Even with an almost straight shot to the vet it is still a long time-consuming drive.  We do not have an abundance of vet’s but we have chosen one that is willing to meet us at the office 24/7, in case of any emergency.  When you live in a rural area, most vet’s are more accustom to working on livestock than dogs.  They do work with dogs but not to the extent that a metropolitan area would provide.  Ours has a large family pet practice. 

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