What to do if your dog is hit by a car
Recently, pet safety has become one of the hot topics on the Internet, with many netizens sharing their experiences of accidents to their pets. Among them, it is particularly common for dogs to be injured by cars. This article will combine the hot discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed response guide and attach relevant data for reference.
1. Emergency steps
If your dog is unfortunately hit by a car, please follow these steps:
| steps | Specific operations | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ensure safety | Observe the surrounding environment first to avoid secondary accidents | Never perform rescue operations directly in traffic |
| 2. Check the injury | Touch the dog's body lightly to determine bleeding or fractures | Avoid moving the suspected fracture site |
| 3. Initial hemostasis | Apply pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth | Do not use irritating substances such as alcohol |
| 4. Contact your veterinarian | Call the pet hospital immediately | Notify the injury in advance |
2. Statistics of common injuries
According to the summary data of pet hospitals in various places in the past 10 days:
| Injury type | Proportion | average treatment cost |
|---|---|---|
| Soft tissue contusion | 42% | 300-800 yuan |
| fracture | 35% | 1500-5000 yuan |
| Visceral damage | 15% | 8000-20000 yuan |
| only frightened | 8% | 50-200 yuan |
3. Preventive measures
Prevention suggestions hotly discussed by netizens:
| measures | support rate | Difficulty of implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Use a leash | 98% | ★ |
| training recall instructions | 87% | ★★★ |
| Wear a reflective collar | 76% | ★ |
| Avoid peak times for dog walking | 65% | ★★ |
4. Key points of legal rights protection
According to the latest animal protection laws:
| situation | Responsibility determination | Compensation scope |
|---|---|---|
| Driver driving illegally | full responsibility | Medical expenses + mental damage expenses |
| The owner is not on the leash | Main responsibility | Bear 70% of the cost yourself |
| Both parties are at fault | shared responsibility | Share according to the proportion of fault |
5. Psychological comfort skills
Psychological care for dogs after an accident is equally important:
1. Stay calm: Dogs can sense their owners’ emotions and avoid excessive anxiety.
2. Rebuilding trust: Rebuilding confidence in going out through snacks and petting
3. Progressive desensitization: first do activities near home for a short period of time, and gradually extend the time outside
4. Professional help: If fear persists, consult a pet behavior expert
According to feedback from netizens, about 78% of dogs can return to their normal willingness to travel within 2-4 weeks, but 15% will still leave long-term psychological shadows and require special attention.
6. Real cases from netizens
@爱pet的DIary: Teddy refused to eat or drink for 3 days after being hit. The veterinarian suggested using nutritional cream to slowly recuperate him, and he is now back to health.
@金 retriever owner: Timely medical treatment saved the dog’s life, but it left sequelae, including joint pain on rainy days.
@Huski shit-shoveling official: I am fully responsible for not having a leash. I spent 20,000 in medical expenses. Now I have to use double traction when I go out.
All pet owners are advised to take warning and take protective measures. In the event of an emergency, stay calm and seek professional help immediately. May all furry children be safe and healthy!
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