Seminar on Emergency Care for the Outdoor Dog

Sponsored by the Montana Bird Dog Federation

Whatever bad happens in the field happens fast. The dog’s owner should know first aid and how to handle emergencies.

Liz Layne, DVM with Creekside Veterinary Hospital will be conducting this important seminar. Liz and Connie VanLuchene, DVM are known for their expert care in treating hunting and outdoor dogs.

Date: Thursday June 10, 2010
Time: 6PM
Location: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Office, 1400 South 19th Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715
Cost: $25.00 per person

For reservations, or if you have any questions please contact:

406-388-0112 ext 12 for Chuck Johnson
406-388-0112 ext 14 for Blanche Johnson

You can mail in a check or call us and give us a credit card.
Space is limited – we must receive your payment in order to reserve your place.

Mailing address for checks made out to Montana Bird Dog Federation:
Chuck Johnson
Montana Bird Dog Federation
45 Buckskin Road
Belgrade, MT 59714

Seminar Topics will include:

Know your dog's normal:
- Temp, HR, RR, and pattern
  - Panting: cooling mechanism, anxiety/pain/fear/excitement
  - Signs of pain: Not what you think!
  - Variety of behavioral changes
- Gum color, abdomen, skin
- Your dog needs to know and trust you: eyes, ears, mouth, feet
Common issues in the field
- Heat exhaustion
  - Acclimiatization, breed, age
  - Shade, water, rest
  - Cooling: pinnae, pads, axillae/inguinal region
- Lacerations, minor wounds
  - Deadfall, brush, dog fights
  - Porcupines!
  - Insect bites
Less common issues
- Orthapaedic
  - ACL injury
  - Fractures
  - DJD
- Gastrointestinal issues
  - Parasites, dietary indiscretion, foreign bodies
  - Inducing vomiting
  - Grass eating
- Metabolic issues
- Aging
Materials to have, and how to use them
- Foreign body / quill removal
- Hemostasis
- Wound care / bandaging<
- Nightly exams
Early treatment - best and less costly
- Call a / your vet quickly
- Describe what symptoms(color, size, shape), not your own diagnosis