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FAQ

My dog has heatstroke — what can I do before we reach the clinic?

Move the dog into the shade, wet the whole body with room-temperature water (not iced water), use a fan or an open window for airflow, then go to the clinic immediately. Do not immerse the dog in ice water, do not wrap it up in wet towels, and do not wait for the temperature to look "normal" before leaving. Heatstroke causes multi-organ failure and coagulation abnormalities, and the cooling done on the way decides survival. Endless panting on a hot day or after exercise, a high temperature, collapse, vomiting or bloody stool, and seizures are all presentations of heatstroke.

犬が熱中症になりました。受診の前に何ができますか？ — 日陰に移し、常温の水（氷水ではありません）で全身を濡らし、扇風機や窓を開けて風を当て、そのうえでただちに受診してください。氷水につけない、濡れタオルで包んでこもらせない、体温が「正常」になるのを待って出発しない、この3つは避けてください。熱中症は多臓器不全と凝固異常を起こし、搬送中の冷却が生死を分けます。暑い日や運動後にあえぎが止まらない、体温が高い、倒れる、嘔吐または血便、けいれんは、いずれも熱中症の現れ方です。

My dog has heatstroke — what can I do before we reach the clinic? — Move the dog into the shade, wet the whole body with room-temperature water (not iced water), use a fan or an open window for airflow, then go to the clinic immediately. Do not immerse the dog in ice water, do not wrap it up in wet towels, and do not wait for the temperature to look "normal" before leaving. Heatstroke causes multi-organ failure and coagulation abnormalities, and the cooling done on the way decides survival. Endless panting on a hot day or after exercise, a high temperature, collapse, vomiting or bloody stool, and seizures are all presentations of heatstroke.

My dog's abdomen is distended and it keeps retching without bringing anything up — what is going on?

This may be gastric dilatation-volvulus, which is common in large deep-chested dogs just after a meal or after strenuous activity, and the classic combination is a distended abdomen, retching that brings nothing up, heavy drooling, and restless pacing. The twist cuts off blood flow, the stomach wall becomes necrotic and shock follows, progressing within minutes. Leave immediately and call the clinic on the way so they can prepare; do not give water, do not press on the abdomen, and do not try to "help the dog burp".

犬のお腹が張って、えずいているのに何も出てきません。どういう状態ですか？ — 胃拡張捻転の可能性があります。大型で胸の深い犬、食後すぐ、または激しい運動の後に多く、典型的な組み合わせは腹部の膨満、えずくが何も出ない、大量のよだれ、落ち着かず行ったり来たりすることです。捻転により血流が途絶え、胃壁が壊死し、ショックに至り、進行は分単位です。すぐ出発し、移動中に病院へ連絡して準備してもらってください。水を与えない、腹部を押さない、「ガスを抜いてやろう」としないでください。

My dog's abdomen is distended and it keeps retching without bringing anything up — what is going on? — This may be gastric dilatation-volvulus, which is common in large deep-chested dogs just after a meal or after strenuous activity, and the classic combination is a distended abdomen, retching that brings nothing up, heavy drooling, and restless pacing. The twist cuts off blood flow, the stomach wall becomes necrotic and shock follows, progressing within minutes. Leave immediately and call the clinic on the way so they can prepare; do not give water, do not press on the abdomen, and do not try to "help the dog burp".

My dog swallowed something it should not have — should I make it vomit first?

Do not induce vomiting at home based on what you read online. Phone the primary clinic, a 24-hour emergency hospital or a poison information contact first, and bring the original packaging, note the time and the estimated amount, and keep a sample of any vomit. With corrosive substances, oily substances, a dog that is already seizuring, and flat-faced dogs, inducing vomiting causes bigger problems. When you set off, take the packaging, the pill box, photos of the plant and the vomit with you.

犬が食べてはいけない物を飲み込みました。先に吐かせたほうがよいですか？ — ネットで見た方法で自己判断で吐かせないでください。まずかかりつけ病院、24時間救急、または中毒相談の窓口に電話し、元のパッケージを持参し、時刻と推定量を記録し、吐いた物のサンプルを残してください。腐食性の物質、油性の物質、すでにけいれんしている場合、そして鼻の低い犬では、吐かせることでより大きな問題が起こります。出発するときは、パッケージ、薬箱、植物の写真、吐いた物を一緒に持って行ってください。

My dog swallowed something it should not have — should I make it vomit first? — Do not induce vomiting at home based on what you read online. Phone the primary clinic, a 24-hour emergency hospital or a poison information contact first, and bring the original packaging, note the time and the estimated amount, and keep a sample of any vomit. With corrosive substances, oily substances, a dog that is already seizuring, and flat-faced dogs, inducing vomiting causes bigger problems. When you set off, take the packaging, the pill box, photos of the plant and the vomit with you.