| Animal burns/heat stroke
A pet can be burned by caustic chemicals, electric shock, or contact with an open flame or a hot object. You may notice dark, discolored fur with a burnt odor, or you may actually see the swollen, blistered skin underneath.
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| Animal eye injury
One of the most common eye problems among animals is injury to the cornea (KOHR-nee-uh), the eye's transparent outer layer. This may occur if the eye is scratched, when bits of grass become lodged in the eye, or foreign matter blows into the eye.
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| Animal poisoning
Hundreds of cleaning products, common drugs and plants, insecticides, and automotive products can be hazardous to animals. Severe cases of poisoning require immediate action.
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| Animal trauma
Trauma occurs when an animal is struck by or collides with a heavy object such as a large branch, a car, or a wall. An animal who's suffered trauma may experience internal or external bleeding and could go into shock, a condition in which blood pressure and vital signs are dangerously low.
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