What to Do When Your Pet is Bitten?

The most important thing is to stay calm and rush your pet to the vet as quickly as possible. The external wound you see might just be the starting point, but the internal damage is what’s truly concerning.

What will the vet do when your pet is bitten?

In the case of "Americano," who was bitten on the side of the body, the veterinary team had to perform a detailed examination using X-ray and Ultrasound to ensure bones weren’t fractured (as in Americano’s case, where the pelvis was broken and the spine shifted, preventing normal movement) and that internal organs like the lungs, liver, or intestines were unharmed.

Treatment

• Cleaning external wounds, applying casts, administering IV fluids to restore body balance, and providing necessary medication/food.
• Orthopedic Team: Manages damaged bone structure.
• Neurology and Spinal Team: Checks for nerve damage.
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Team: Assists recovery using techniques such as laser therapy to reduce pain and heal wounds, acupuncture to stimulate the nervous system, and physical therapy to help muscles regain normal function.

Americano can now stand up, walk, move, and eat on his own, returning to a happy life once again! If your dog or cat experiences an accident like this, you can bring them to any Thonglor Pet Hospital branch.

No matter if it’s a long holiday, New Year’s, or any time, our hospital is open 24 hours and always ready to care for and assist your beloved pet.