Nowadays electricity is like a basic human need. We use it to cook, watch TV, charge devices light up our homes among many other things. But did you know that there are hundreds of dogs that die every year due to electrocution? The funny thing is that these kinds of deaths happen even when there are no naked wires lying loosely on the ground. You can actually avoid such accidents by turning power off when you are not in the house.
The Bitter Truth
Dogs like trying everything with their mouth. A dog will not hesitate in biting anything that can be chewed. This happens regardless of whether the canine is hungry or full. As a matter of fact, dogs find it cool to chew on stuff that’s not food. Biting on electric cables is disastrous because they carry current that’s in motion. The bad thing is that such accidents happen when you are not around. Below are some tips that can be used when handling such a dog.
Possible Signs
If you return home and find your pup lying unconsciously on the floor of the house, chances are that he has been hit by an electric shock. If you look closely, you might realize that there is an electric cable beneath his body. This is because electricity is known to travel faster than sound which means the dog did not have the time to escape. If the dog is still alive, you will realize that it’s still in convulsing mode.
In such a case, you should be very careful because you can also be electrocuted by touching the canine’s body. If there is water or urine close to the dog, you should avoid stepping on it. This is due to the fact that water is a good conductor of electricity. As a matter of fact, you should switch of power from the main socket. If you can’t reach it, it’s recommended that you get a dry piece of wood. The keyword here is dry because wet wood can get you killed.
Nursing the Wounds
You should use the piece of wood to push the dog away from the power source. In fact, you should push it as further as you can. If the dog is still breathing, you should apply artificial respiration techniques. If he has sustained any burns, you should wash them and wrap them with non-stick bandage. You should take the dog to the hospital immediately.
