Cars are one of the biggest killers of dogs and cats, and the best thing to do is, of course, to stop your pet from being at risk. Make sure dogs are always on the lead whenever you’re near a busy road, no matter how well behaved you think they are, and check the security of your garden to make sure they can never escape and end up wandering onto a road. Cats present more of a problem as they love to roam and explore, but you can reduce their risks by helping motorists see them at night with a LED light on their collar.
If the worst does happen though, there are a few important things to remember which could help save your pet’s life.
Make sure they are safe from further injury. If they’re lying in the road, carry them gently to the verge and make them as comfortable as possible there.- Identify and stop any obvious bleeding by applying direct pressure through a rolled up t-shirt or other item of clothing.
- Call your vets and arrange to take them to the surgery straight away for assessment and treatment.
