Bleeding

If the bleeding is severe you must staunch the flow as follows:

• Press a thick layer of gauze onto the wound and wrap tightly with a cotton bandage.

• Place a layer of cotton wool over this and apply another layer of cotton bandage.

• Use surgical tape to secure and cover all with adhesive bandage or tape. Don't stick elastoplast to the hair.

• If you don't have bandaging material available improvise with a towel, clean rag or clothing.

• If blood continues to seep through apply another tight layer - don't remove the first as this will disturb any clotting.

• For places you cannot bandage apply pressure to the wound with a pad or cloth and get to the vet immediately.

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