FIRE/FLAME BURNS 1.
Restrain dog and cool burnt area immediately by placing injured part or area under gentle stream of cold water for 15-20 minutes. The quicker you cool the area, the less damage will be done. Cover the area with a sterile non-stick bandage.
2. Wrap dog in blanket for the trip to the Vet. 3. Undertake a Secondary assessment to see if there are other wounds. 4. Treat for shock. ALL BURNS 5. Continuously monitor breathing while treating, and on the way to the vet. 6. Get to a Vet immediately. If you have a driver and:
• Your dog stops breathing, begin artificial
• Your dog’s heart stops beating, begin CPR on the
respiration on the way to the Vet surgery way to the Vet surgery
Reference: Fursafe® Emergency Dog First Aid Guide
SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE – Marylu Lloyd/David Margan Instagram has been going gangbusters over the last couple of months. Lots more engagement from followers using and sharing our #DogsQueensland hashtag too. So there are more followers, viewers and interactions which builds interest, engagement and audience. Instagram impressions have risen by 5.1% in the last month and the audience is now sitting at 850 followers. Facebook has remained steady during the last month but we are looking forward to another rise in the coming months with more Conformation Dog Shows being held state-wide and so there’ll be more photos to share on the Dogs Queensland public page. We’ve still attained another 200 followers! WE now have 8,288 followers and almost 1000 people who have checked in to the Durack grounds too. Our Posts for Mother’s Day and the recent Gundogs and Heavy Breeds Show had great responses. Social media followers love videos so we’ve noticed a 16 percent increase in their posting and sharing in the past month.
To make a purchase call 3252 2661 or email barbara@dogsqueensland.org.au
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Plus don’t forget all the direct messages that Dogs Queensland respond to daily too! These are continually on the rise. And always remember, to hit that like button!!
