Toveri finnish spitz puppy pack

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The prolapsed eye is bulging from the socket This is more common in the short-nosed breeds Do not try and replace it Apply wet cold dressing to the eye to support the eyeball and to keep it moist and cool Foreign body in the eye Cover with a wet dressing Irritants Flush with water from eye bottle Collect details of the irritant Do not allow the dog to rub the eyeball with their paw or along the ground 7. Fits If possible, leave the dog where it has collapsed, unless it is a dangerous situation, such as on a road Try to make sure the dog doesn't injure itself Turn off any electric or gas fires Move furniture and objects away from the dog Try and keep the dog as quiet and calm as possible Ask onlookers to leave Draw the curtains Switch off the TV, radio or hi-fi Cushions and rugs can be positioned around the dog to protect it Keep the dog's head down, not raised During the fit, interfere with the dog as little as possible If possible, check that the collar is not too tight. If outdoors, do not loosen too much, as the dog may need to be restrained afterwards Try if possible to time the fit. 8. Foreign Bodies (FB) In the mouth or throat You will need two people Page 30


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