The First-Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats by Amy D. Shojai

Author:Amy D. Shojai
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rodale
Published: 2013-03-17T04:00:00+00:00

Shotgun Wounds

Unless the gun is fired at very close range or penetrates the eye, injury from a shotgun is probably one of the least dangerous gunshot wounds. Unlike bullets, most shotgun pellets, when fired from a distance, penetrate only the skin and the immediate underlying tissue. You should still take your pet to the vet immediately. Often, antibiotics are needed to ward off possible infection, but usually, the pellets won’t need to be surgically removed. Even though shot is made of lead, your pet won’t be poisoned by lead unless the metal is swallowed. (When lead is swallowed, the hydrochloric acid in the stomach changes it into a form that can be absorbed through the intestines into the bloodstream and poison your pet.)

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