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one and allow a wound to heal properly after it
occurs. Dawn dishwasher soap is used to decontaminate
wildlife and is helpful for similar situations
with your dog as well as a quick cleanup. In
addition to your pet’s normal medications and
preventatives, keep a probiotic and/or veterinaryapproved
antacids to combat potential stomach
issues. Finally, with painful trauma even the best
trained dog may try to bite. It is important to
have a muzzle so you can safely examine, transport,
and treat your dog.
No one can predict when an emergency will
occur, but planning in advance with an easy-tograb
bag or backpack of key supplies for your
canine could make a major difference during a
crisis. Hopefully the situation never arises when
you will need your emergency kit, but planning
in advance, versus failing to plan, is always the
preferred course of action. ND
Dr. Cryan is the founder and chief Veterinarian
of NoVa Mobile Vet and is a local from Northern
Virginia. He graduated from the Thomas Jefferson
High School of Science and Technology before obtaining
his undergraduate degree at the University
of Virginia and his veterinary degree from Virginia
Tech. Dr. Cryan currently resides in Springfi eld
with his wife Alicia and their three children, guide
dog dropout Bliss, and two cats. Contact www.novamobilevet.
com or call 1-866-946-PETS (7387).
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