Dealing With Dog Collapse
This serious condition resembles shock but is very much more severe and often has a fatal outcome. It may come as the result of a bad accident, in heart conditions or as a disquieting phenomenon in a serious disease, and recovery will depend on cause.
The dog should be treated for shock in addition, the hindquarters should be raised and the head kept low. The dog should be on its right side. Brandy by mouth (a few drops on the back of the tongue) should be given if the animal is able to swallow-nothing should ever be given by mouth to an unconscious patient. If the dog is unconscious the tongue should be pulled forward and out; if it falls to the back of the throat it will impede respiration. Coramine and other stimulants may be given subcutaneously, but this is for the veterinary surgeon to decide, and in all cases of collapse he should be called at once.
