When a furry child encounters an accident, safe handling as soon as possible is crucial. Pets cannot speak and cannot report their injuries, so the owner’s timely response directly determines the success rate of their treatment. The following will elaborate on how to safely transport fur babies in the event of an accident to ensure that they receive professional medical treatment as soon as possible.

First of all, when realizing that the furry child may have encountered an accident, the owner’s first reaction It should be quick but calm. Excessive panic may aggravate the furry child's nervousness and may even cause secondary injury. Staying calm helps the owner make correct judgments and actions.

Next, contact a hospital that can provide emergency care. Communicating with the hospital in advance not only allows the hospital to prepare first aid in advance, but also allows you to obtain some immediate first aid guidance from professionals. These critical instructions may buy your furry child valuable time while waiting for an ambulance or preparing to be taken to the hospital.

If your furry child is unable to stand or is paralyzed due to an injury, this is likely a sign of spinal injury. During handling, special care must be taken to prevent secondary injury to the spine. At this time, a rigid stretcher would be an ideal choice. Gently lift your pet by the skin and slide it onto the stretcher, making sure that its back and neck remain straight. If your furry child starts to struggle during this process, consider wrapping him or her in a large blanket before placing him or her on a stretcher. If you don’t have a hard stretcher, you can look for other flat, hard alternatives, such as ironing boards, large plywood, and sturdy cardboard boxes that can be folded for use.

If your furry child loses consciousness, make sure his or her head and body are properly positioned. Avoid letting your head drop or tilt upward, as this may reduce blood supply to the brain and may even cause brain damage. If your furry child vomits or is likely to vomit, you can place his or her head lower than the heart so that vomitus can flow out of the mouth and prevent backflow into the trachea and lungs. It is important to note that pets with head injuries may vomit even if they are in a coma.

During the transportation process, gently covering the fur baby with a blanket can increase his sense of security and also keep him warm. However, in the case of trauma, direct contact of the blanket with the wound should be avoided.

Try to carry the furry child in a side-lying position. This position is often considered the best option when transporting an injured pet. But if your pet shows discomfort or difficulty breathing in this position, it could be due to an injury to the chest or lungs. In this case, the pet should be transported in a position that feels comfortable to him.

If the injury is not serious, try to encourage the furry child to walk to the stretcher or outside by himself. Out of the cage. Since pets know their own painful areas best, this can reduce secondary injuries caused by external contact.

During the handling process, all movements should be as gentle as possible. Improper handling may result in further internal bleeding, fractures, damage to surrounding soft tissue, and other complications. Therefore, every action of the owner should be cautious and gentle.

If possible, use a rope to secure the pet to the stretcher, especially when transporting an unconscious pet or a pet with a suspected back injury. Doing this prevents them from rolling over in pain, which can aggravate the damage to the spine.

Finally, pay special attention not to press the pet’s abdomen during transportation. For pets who have trouble breathing, vomiting, or abdominal pain, the pressure on the abdomen can cause additional damage.