If your dog is injured or has a seizure, you may have to carry him to the veterinarian. However, picking a dog up may be problematical if the dog has a spinal cord injury, fractures or some other issue that requires him to be immobile. Most pet owners do not have a canine stretcher available, but it is easy to construct one with the right materials. For small dogs, you may be able to use a blanket and have two people pick the dog up holding the corners while the dog is on the blanket. For larger dogs, you may need more support.
- Large jacket or shirt with sleeves
- Two broom handles
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Instructions
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Zip the large jacket or button the shirt.
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Slide one broomstick into one of the arms of the jacket and through the jacket so the stick pokes out the bottom.
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Slide the other broomstick into the other arm of the jacket and through the jacket so the stick pokes out the bottom.
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Carefully position the makeshift stretcher so you can slip the dog onto it.
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Carry the dog using two people holding the stretcher at each end.