Animal Airwaves

Tailpipes & Trauma: A Crash Course in Canine Vehicular Trauma


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Vehicular trauma is common in dogs who are allowed to roam outdoors while unattended and, even when a dog is kept inside, accidents can happen: an animal can escape through an open door or dash off during a walk or outing. Injuries caused by vehicles can range from minor afflictions, like skin wounds, to life-threatening internal injuries. Immediate veterinary attention is critical for animals wounded by a vehicle, even if no injuries are visible. On this archived episode of Animal Airwaves Live, Dr. Carl Southern, a small animal veterinary emergency and critical care specialist, will discuss types of injuries commonly caused by vehicular trauma, typical treatments for those injuries, and what to know when transporting a vehicle-hit animal to the ER to ensure its stability during transfer.

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