If your pet is injured, seek veterinary assistance. If it is ‘out of hours’ your veterinary practice will have an answer phone message giving a telephone number that you can call for advice.

Cuts and grazes

Cuts and grazes can be treated with mildly salty water. Try and stop your pet from licking the wound by covering it up with a bandage. Deeper wounds should be treated by a veterinary surgeon.

Burns

Run cold water over burns for several minutes and contact your veterinary practice for advice. Don’t apply any creams as they may cause more harm than good.

If in doubt, please call your local veterinary practice.