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Signs include discoloration of the frozen area, pale skin or even blue in color initially, looking black and dead in the later stages, lack of pain or sensation at the affected area, or a lot of pain, especially when the area starts to warm up. The tail, tips of the ears, and the pads of the feet are most susceptible.
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Take your dog out of the cold.
Spray the affected area with warm water.
Lightly apply a warm compress to the area.
Do not rub or apply pressure to the area.
Take your dog to the veterinary hospital immediately.
Sure, your dog has fur to help protect him from the elements, but frostbite is actually the freezing of a body part or exposed skin and is a common occurrence in cases of acute hypothermia. The body part most susceptible includes your dog’s tail, tips of the ears, and the pads of the feet. In the winter, be sure to clean your dog’s feet after a walk to remove road chemicals, salt, and ice particles.
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Pet First Aid information provided by Dr. Debbie Mandell, Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; American Red Cross National Pet Care Advisor for the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council. Visit redcross.org/take-a-class/scientific-advisory-council to see how we work, members, sub councils, scientific reviews, and recent research.
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