CANINE FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE

By: Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM

HYPOTHERMIA, FROSTBITE

Prolonged exposure to cold air and cold water temperatures

Symptoms:
1. Sluggish
2. Low body temperature
3. Weakness
4. Frostbite, usually on ears, tail, nose

First Aid Treatment:
1. Wrap animal in blanket, and warm with gentle heat
2. Frostbite. Warm frozen areas with moist heat.