What to Do If Your Bulldog Is Hit by a Car

Having their dog hit by a car is one of the worst and most common fears of dog owners across the United States and the world. A 10 to 50 pound dog is no match for a 1 ton vehicle, and cars can cause significant damage to your poor pet's body. While not all car accidents involving dogs are fatal, many of them are and it is important to seek appropriate medical treatment if your bulldog is hit by a car. The best tool to use against such an atrocity is common sense and prevention but that is not always possible. Below are some ways to keep your dog safe, and some tips on what to do if the unthinkable happens.

Obey the Leash Law

In most cities and towns, the law requires that dogs be kept on a leash at all times. This is for the safety of both the canine citizens in the town and their human counterparts. The leash law ensures that dogs are not able to attack or make unwanted contact with other dogs and the same goes for human beings. A dog on a leash is much less intimidating than a dog that is not, and a leash gives you control over the past and direction of your dog. If your dog sees something in the street, or even a dog on the other side of the street they may decide to go after it; however if they are on a leash they are unable to do so.

What to Do If Your BullDog Is Struck by a Car

Seeing your dog hit by a car can be one of the most traumatic experiences you will ever go through, but it is not a time to panic. Tend to your dog as soon as the incident occurs, but be careful not to move them. Many times, a dog can get hit by a car and be perfectly okay, just like a human. In most cases, a dog will have some type of injury as a result of the accident, even if it does not appear so at first. Be sure to look for potentially broken bones, cuts, and whether or not they seem to be conscious. After going through such an ordeal, your dog may not respond initially even if they are okay; getting hit by a car can be a very shocking experience for such a small animal. If they appear to be okay and want to walk away from the accident, take that as a good sign but be sure to call your veterinarian as they may wish to examine your dog just to be on the safe side.

In the event that your dog does appear to be injured or even unconscious, be careful not to jostle them about. The best way to move your dog out of the street when such an incident has occurred is to create a makeshift stretcher with a board or sheet that will keep them as immobile as possible, to prevent further injury. In this case, you obviously want to rush your dog to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.