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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Elliott is a veterinarian with more than thirty years of experience in veterinary surgery and pet treatment. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary surgeon. She has worked at a veterinary clinic in her hometown for more than 20 years.
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Although pet dogs are usually very carefully guarded by their owners, accidents can still happen. One of the most common causes of dog injury is a fall. Dogs seem to be quite agile, but when they fall, they can be seriously injured just like other animals. There are dogs that get excited and jump out of windows from high floors or from windows when cars are moving. Knowing how to assess your condition and get it back to your veterinarian will be very helpful in helping your dog get proper care after a fall.
Steps
Assess the dog’s condition after a fall
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Keep calm. It can be quite frightening to see your dog fall, but try to stay calm so that you can best assess the condition of the dog and also help him calm down. This will prevent the dog from getting more stressed and traumatized. [1] X Research Source
- If the dog sees you panicking, it will also panic, hurt, and tense up.
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Look for signs of injury. After your dog has fallen, calmly check for any injuries. You should only check with your eyes and do not touch the dog. Examining the extent of the injury will help you determine what to do next. Watch for the following signs of injury: [2] X Research Source[3] X Research Source
- A dog meowing is a clear sign that it is in pain.
- Check for external injuries, such as cuts, scrapes, or protruding bones.
- Check your dog’s front and rear legs. If the bone is broken, the dog’s leg will look deformed, bent, or have an abnormal posture.
- Sometimes the signs of a fracture are not noticeable to the naked eye. If your dog’s limp lasts longer than 5 minutes, you should take him to the vet.
- When injured, the dog will breathe faster than normal. Watch for signs of prolonged increased breathing in your dog.
- Not all wounds are visible. Only a veterinarian can determine if a dog has internal injuries.
- Observe the gums. Pale or white gums are a sign that the dog is in shock or has internal bleeding. This condition is very dangerous and you need to take it to the vet immediately.
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Perform first aid. If you observe an injured dog, you can administer first aid to prevent the injury from getting worse while you take it to the vet clinic. You note that only administering first aid when the dog is comfortable with it. Pain and stress can cause your dog to growl or even bite you, so take it slow and watch it react. [4] X Research Sources
- If your dog is unable to move, you should lay him on a board or other flat and stable object before lifting him.
- Do not arbitrarily treat serious injuries. You should let your vet do this.
- Wash shallow wounds or scrapes with salt water.
- Use a clean gauze pad to press on the bleeding area to stop the bleeding.
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Contact and take the dog to the veterinary clinic. After assessing the condition and giving first aid to the dog, you need to contact and take him to the veterinarian. Your veterinarian will assess and best treat your dog’s injuries. [5] X Research Sources
- If your dog is seriously injured, you need to take him to the veterinary clinic for emergency care immediately.
- Get your dog to the vet as soon as possible, even if the injury is not immediately life-threatening.
- Even if you can’t see any signs of injury, your veterinarian will help check for internal injuries or hard-to-see wounds.
Take your dog to the vet clinic
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Notify your veterinarian of the accident. When you visit your veterinarian, you’ll need to provide accurate information about your dog’s injury so they can treat it more quickly and effectively.
- Tell your doctor exactly when and how your dog fell.
- Inform your doctor of any signs of injury you observe.
- What first aid actions did you perform?
- Inform your veterinarian about your dog’s medical or surgical history, if applicable.
- Be prepared to provide basic information about your dog, including its age, medications, and other health issues.
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Take note of some of the screening procedures your veterinarian will likely perform. Your veterinarian will likely run some diagnostic tests and some medical techniques to treat your dog’s injuries. You can refer to some examination and treatment steps below. [6] X Research Sources[7] X Research Sources
- A preliminary physical examination will help the doctor understand the external injuries and general condition of the dog.
- Check the locomotor system to identify injuries to bones, joints, muscles or problems with movement of the dog; This step may include x-rays.
- Check the nervous system if the dog hits his head when he falls. If your dog moves in an unusual way or seems to be unconscious, this test will help determine if his nervous system is damaged.
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Follow your doctor’s instructions. Once your dog is resuscitated and stable to go home, your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for him at home. You need to follow these instructions exactly to make sure your dog makes a full recovery quickly. [8] X Research Sources[9] X Research Sources
- If your dog needs to take medicine, give it the right dose and time, making sure it takes all of the medicine.
- Change your dog’s bandages as often as needed.
- You may need to apply cold or heat to your dog’s wound.
- Make sure the dog is resting and keep his activities to a minimum while the wound is healing.
Prevent your dog from falling
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Close the car window. If your dog loves to walk in the car with you, don’t forget this simple step to keep him safe. Most of us wouldn’t dare jump out of a moving car, but dogs wouldn’t hesitate. So don’t forget to close the windows when driving so they can’t jump out. [10] X Research Source
- You can also purchase a dog-specific seat belt for safety while riding.
- Turn off the automatic window opening mode to prevent the dog from accidentally opening the door.
- Do not leave your dog in a closed car on hot days. The temperature in the car can rise to the point of death. [11] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
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Close the windows in the house. The most common risk of a dog falling is from open windows that they can climb into. Even with a screened window, your dog may still be trying to get out and face the risk of falling. So close or close all the windows in the house that the dog can reach to the extent that it cannot get out. [12] X Research Source
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Prevent your dog from falling in the house. You should prevent the dog from going to dangerous, easy-to-fall areas in the house to ensure its safety.
- For example, some areas where dogs are more prone to falls in the home include steep stairs, lofts without railings, and balconies.
- Make sure doors to these areas are closed at all times.
- You can buy pet doors to block the way up stairs or entrances into your home.
- Do not take your dog to fall-prone areas of the home.
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Take your dog to the vet if he falls for no reason. If you notice your dog tripping and falling for no reason, you should take him to the vet as soon as possible. It can be a sign that your dog is sick, and your veterinarian will help diagnose and provide appropriate treatment. [13] X Research Source
- Problems inside the ear or an ear infection can cause a dog to fall.
- Brain tumors, a common problem in older dogs, can also cause a dog to fall.
Advice
- Stay calm and carefully examine the dog after the fall.
- Give your veterinarian all the details of the fall and the injuries you observe.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions when caring for your dog at home.
Warning
- Don’t assume that the dog is still wagging its tail after a fall and it is not injured. Dogs often do not show obvious pain or injury.
- When in pain, the dog will easily bite you, even if you are its owner, so you need to be careful.
- When your dog falls, get him to the vet quickly.
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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Elliott is a veterinarian with more than thirty years of experience in veterinary surgery and pet treatment. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary surgeon. She has worked at a veterinary clinic in her hometown for more than 20 years.
There are 8 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 38,851 times.
Although pet dogs are usually very carefully guarded by their owners, accidents can still happen. One of the most common causes of dog injury is a fall. Dogs seem to be quite agile, but when they fall, they can be seriously injured just like other animals. There are dogs that get excited and jump out of windows from high floors or from windows when cars are moving. Knowing how to assess your condition and get it back to your veterinarian will be very helpful in helping your dog get proper care after a fall.
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