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13 January 2018 - If Your Car Hits a Dog



"On wintery roads, it is often difficult to avoid hitting a dog that chases your car."

Hitting an animal while driving can be a traumatic experience for both the driver and the animal. More animals will die of shock after being hit by a car than from their injuries.

In 2010 my lab was hit by car. In fact, she was chasing the car, running along side it, and the driver couldn't see her and slowly ran her over.

She ended up with a broken leg and some road rash.

I love my dog but she is dumb.
At now 10 years old, our family dog Boomer is still around and doesn't chase cars anymore.

A few years later, my husband hit and killed our neighbors dog. We were all really upset about it. The same scenario happened. Their puppy had a habit of chasing us as we drove off for the day or coming back home. He never stopped even after some close calls. One day the inevitable happened.

There are a couple things to learn from this post today.

1. Please look after your dogs
If you know they have a habit of chasing cars, keep them enclosed or restrained when outside so they cannot run after vehicles. You can also spend some time training them to learn commands.

2. What to do after hitting an animal
No matter what the scenario, you should know what to do after an accident. In some states it is mandatory that you report the accident. This is especially true if the animal that was hit is a protected species or wild animal (deer, elk, etc.).

In the picture today, our concerned homemaker is putting an emergency muzzle on the dog after and accident. An emergency muzzle is used to prevent the animal, who very well may be in shock, from biting you if you are trying to give assistance.

An emergency muzzle can be made from a tie, stocking, or belt. Tie the cloth gently but snuggly around the dog's muzzle. Be careful because the jaw could be broken. Use a coat or blanket to keep the dog warm. Get veterinary assistance as soon as possible.

Take care of and look after your pets!



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