Dogs are man’s best friends. They are babies throughout their life as they are inquisitive, enthusiastic, ball of energy who wants nothing expects love with an open heart and a wagging tail! Dogs love to explore the unexplored areas, as do they love to play, jump, hop and run! They are little balls of energy and cuteness full of energy.
With
good energy there always stays a chance of some minor injuries, sometimes
leading to bone-joint-related trauma too. It is always better to understand and
to beware about the ills of injury, about accidents that may happen, and what
to do next in case it does. Accidents are called accidents for the very reason
that they occur so suddenly which is why it is always a positive thing to note
down and be aware of the events which if not manifested in real is for the
best, but if it does, we should be well prepared in advance. For the occurring
injuries, pain relief for dogs is required.
TRAUMA IN DOGS LIFE.
Trauma
refers to any form of injury which could be physical [for instance sprain,
wounds, lacerations] or mental/emotional [pain, hurt following any sad event].
The most commonly encountered types of traumas.
1. SPRAIN :
A sprain refers to stretching, twisting, or
tearing of ligaments, muscles, etc. Ligaments are the connective tissue
structures that connect two bones. These are rather tough bands of fibrous
tissues that connect two bones in joints. Any sudden twisting action at joint
area [while running or jumping up/down the bed/sofa], there is a chance that
the ligament could end up exerting itself, stretching beyond its normal
position thereby eliciting a pain response due to sprain. Sudden landing,
falling, and overusing too can cause a sprain. There is one particular ligament
that as compared to others is rather more prone to getting hurt/ damaged, i.e.,
injury to the cruciate ligament located in the knee area. It may get ruptured
or injured which will elicit knee pain and instability
Changes
in the notice-
1.
Sudden change in walking behavior
2.
Limping on one particular leg
3.
No swelling noticed
4.
Reluctance to place the affected limb on the
ground.
5.
Pain in the affected area. [Knee area more
often than not is overrepresented when it comes down to injuries and sprains]
6.
Sprain can be traced back to muscles too
called a muscle pull or muscle sprain.
Major Reasons for Muscle Pull:
1. Overstretching of
Muscle
2. Excessive
activities such as athletic activities, running, jumping
3. Pushing physical
limits while training
4. Bone related
issues such as Fracture or External Deep Lacerations
You may notice:
1. Limping and
Lameness
2. Trouble in
walking
3. Painful on touch
4. Unwillingness to
walk/run/do physical exercises
5. Swelling of the
affected area
6. Bruising may or
may not be noticed.
2. CUTS:
A commonly encountered trauma or injury in
dogs and cats. It is common to see pets with cut wounds after playing in areas
with thorny bushes or due to some fencing wires. Cuts can also be due to sharp-cutting
objects such as glass pieces or bottles discarded near the community bin. These
are termed as lacerations where the tissue continuity is lost and there may/may
not be bleeding from the affected site.
Changes
notice-
1.
Bleeding if the cut is deep enough
2.
Loss of fur from the area and skin too
3.
Loss of tissue integrity
4.
It may or may not be painful when touched
[depending upon the degree of cut and the individuality of the pet]
3. BITE WOUNDS:
Dogs may end up getting in trouble due
to fighting or quarreling with fellow members of their species. Cats have a bit
of an anger issue especially non-neutered tom cats who let’s just say would not
like another stray kitten or dog wandering in their areas. Dog bites required an
immediate visit to the vet as we may not know the immunization status of the
stray [dog or cat] against the deadly rabies virus. The use of pain relief for dogs and cats helps
them to calm down.
You
may notice-
1.
Pain in the affected area
2.
Deep penetrating wound or hole is noticed
3.
There may be bleeding
4.
In case it is a stray dog whom you look after,
there may be a good chance of maggots infesting the hole of the bite wound if
not treated aptly and properly.
5.
Flies may end up getting attracted to the
wound site in strays thereby initiating a maggot wound which would again worsen
the situation.
4. SCRATCHES :
Some cats on sudden encounters may react by scratching
your pet. They may end up scratching your pets’ bodies (apart from the face)
which is not that scary as is a scratch on the face. Cat nails are like hooks
which may cause some great deal of damage sometimes as severe as lacerations
near the eye. Puppies and kittens being innocent may approach bigger cats and
may get scratched and bigger dogs might attack younger kittens and puppies.
You
may notice-
1.
Straight line or crossed line
2.
A slight reddening of the area of the scratch
3.
Bleeding may not be as evident
4.
It would be painful to touch
5. Ligament Ruptures:
Ligaments
are tough fibrous bands located at the joint surface which provides stability
and support to the joint. In a sense, the ligament connects two bones and
belongs to the family of connective tissues. One such important ligament in a dog
is the cruciate ligament provides stability to the knee joint. Rupture of this
ligament is possible and is usually a very painful process. If your pet dog is
holding its leg up or has its toe touching the ground, you might want to get it
checked out immediately.
6. Lameness/Back Trouble:
Lameness refers to an unwillingness to walk or
rise due to some ongoing bone-muscle disorder. Most often small dogs with long
backs, for instance, dachshunds, corgisare prone to Intervertebral Disc Disease
due to their skeletal anatomy. In particular, if they tend to jump down from a
bed/sofa/chair too often and too quickly may cause them to acquire a slipped
disc or some spine-related affection.
You
may notice-
1.
Pain in the back region along the spine
2.
Paraplegia or paralysis could also be a
feature
3.
Unwilling to walk or run
4.
Lameness is a typical feature
7. Broken Nail:
A
common type of trauma is associated with pets having long nails. Due to uneven
nails, there is improper grip as well as a chance for nails to get broken.
Broken nails tend to bleed a lot if the vein area is affected and may also
cause a tremendous amount of pain. Also, often if nails are cut beyond the
bloodline region, there may be spontaneous bleeding from the nails. The
bleeding episodes are common with the dogs which can be controlled by packing
it with cotton or some styptic powders however, pain needs to be controlled
with pain meds as prescribed by your vet. For intense bleeding, an emergency
visit to the vet is warranted.
THE TRAUMA DRAMA: PREVENTION
AND CURE
Trauma cases can range from minor affections to
major. Minor trauma can be managed at home with local antiseptics whereas for
major wounds, accidents, the first step essentially becomes to stabilize the
patient via fluid therapy, oxygen therapy, other emergency diagnostics, and
treatment followed by managemental care at home to ensure proper recovery.
For
sprains, minor trauma such as wounds, joint associated disease coupled with
pain, or muscle trauma due to violent running, jumping Trumate Drops for Pets is an ideal homeopathic
medicine. TRUMATE DROPS for pets helps
treat conditions of Accidental injury, Sprain, Trauma with exceptional
improvement in immobilizing conditions. Sprain and physical trauma-like
symptoms in any part of the body can be adeptly managed. It also helps to
reduce pain associated with injuries, sprains, a trauma in the body and heals
external injury or internal injury faster when coupled up with other needful
medicines depending upon the type of trauma.
Trauma
is quite a challenge in itself as it may come in different forms, different
types, and is quite a daunting task to manage the pain in dogs it brings along.
Trauma can be quite minor like cuts or wounds which may not require extensive
medical therapy however, some trauma types such as accidents require immediate
medical support and therapy. Do not delay trauma care management as major
trauma such as violent falls or accidents may cause fatality if delayed beyond
a certain time. Trauma is not to be feared, it is to be faced with faith. Trumate Drops for pets is a homeopathic
medicine for pain associated with trauma, sprains, lameness, and immobility
conditions.
TRAUMA GONE- FUN ON, PAIN IS AT
THE BAY, TRAUMA CARE WITH TRUMATE ALL THE WAY.
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