What do to when you’re miles away from a vet
Travelling with your dog and enjoying the great outdoors together can be a wonderful experience. But what happens when something goes wrong and your pet requires urgent veterinary treatment? 
Snake bites, 1080 poisoning, lacerations and heat exhaustion are just some of the emergencies that vets receive calls about. Unfortunately there isn’t always a vet nearby when you’re holidaying in a rural area.
We recommend the following:
Stay calm
Call your vet or the local emergency vet centre to get advice.
Call someone to help you move your dog if they can’t walk.
Keep a towel in the car so that you can bundle your dog in, or use it to drag your dog.
If your pet is bleeding, apply firm pressure or a bandage to the wound.
Heat stroke: Move your pet to a cool location and offer cool water. Apply cold water to your pet’s paw pads, and drape a towel soaked in cool water over them.
If you are planning to travel to a remote location with your pet, please don’t hesitate to call your vet for advice before leaving home.
