What should I do if my puppy falls from a height?

A puppy that has fallen from a height can be treated by checking the physical condition, avoiding movement, applying ice, heat, oral medication, surgery, etc. By taking corresponding measures in a timely manner, the physical discomfort can be alleviated and the condition can be effectively helped to recover. And when taking treatment measures, you need to consult a professional doctor. Do not treat the puppy privately to avoid causing damage to local skin and bones and affecting physical recovery. If this situation continues to worsen, it is recommended that the owner take the puppy to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying treatment time and worsening physical injuries.

1. Check the physical condition

If the puppy falls from a height, the owner needs to remain calm so as not to scare the puppy into making wrong judgments. The owner can also observe whether the puppy has any obvious trauma. or fractures, and the head, torso, and limbs need to be examined for injuries.

2. Avoid moving

After a fall, if you suspect that your puppy has fractures or serious injuries, avoid moving to avoid aggravating the condition.

3. Ice compress

After a fall, you need to use an ice pack wrapped in a towel or ice pack, which can promote capillary contraction and relieve local swelling and pain.

4. Hot compress

If there is swelling and pain after more than 24 hours, you need to use a hot towel or hot water bottle to apply hot compress, which can speed up blood circulation and relieve local pain. Swelling and pain.

5. Oral drugs

If there is severe local swelling and pain, you can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor. If there is a large amount of local bleeding, you need to take hemostatic drugs according to the doctor's instructions.

6. Surgery

If a fracture occurs, you need to follow the doctor's advice to repair the bone part through surgery, which can restore the damaged bone to normal and facilitate normal walking.

During the treatment period, the puppy can be fed some dog food or canned food containing calcium and various trace elements, which can supplement the body with nutrients and help the body recover to a certain extent.