TRIAGE INFORMATION

 

 

 

Age of Dog:                                                 Weight:                                                      Overall Condition:

 

 

Dog's Temperature:                                      Color of Gums:                                          Capilary Refill Time:

 

 

Consistancy of Saliva:                                   Color of Stool:                                           Consistancy of Stool:

 

 

 

What SPECIFICALLY are you concerned about?:

 

 

 

 

 

What symptoms does the dog have?:

 

 

 

 

 

Does your dog have any of the following symptoms:

Allergic reaction, including hives.

An eye injury.

Coughing, trouble breathing,labored breathing, panting.

Open wound or laceration

Been in a dog fight or bit by another animal

Seizure, fainting or collapse

Snake bite

Thermal Stress – hypothermia or heat stroke

Vomiting or diarrhea (more than 2-3x in an hour)

 

 

 

 

Due to the high volume of querries, we MUST have this information. Be prepared to do some research on your own, we cannot be expected to “do it all”. Additionally, if advised to head to the vet, be prepared to do it.

 

 

 

Hot to take your dogs temperature. Use a digital thermometer that has been lubricated with KY Jelly (or other water based jelly). Have the dog stand next to you. Place your left arm under their belly and slide your arm back to brace their back legs (your forearm should be under their belly with the inside portion of your forearm bracing against their hind legs. With your right hand, insert the thermometer into the anus gently and wait until the thermometer beeps. Remove the thermometer and read the temperature. Normal temperature in dogs is 100 – 101.5. If the temperature is over 102.5 you need to get involved. Temperature over 103.5 can quickly become life threatening.

 

 

Checking your dogs gums. If you have a dog who has normally pink gums, it's very easy... for those who have a dog with black gums it's a little more challenging. Lift your dog's upper lip and look at the color of the gum above an upper canine. The gum should be pink. If it is not pink (not including those with black gums) note what color it is. Perform a capillary refill test. Press your finger into the gum for 2 seconds. When you remove your finger, count how many seconds it takes for the gum to go from white to pink, note the time. If your dog has black gums and you cannot see any pink, you will need to check pigment by looking at the color of the lower eyelid. Gently examine the color of the lower eyelid and make a note of it. You will not be able to perform a capillary refill test.