Blood escaping from a lacerated vein will be much darker in colour and will ooze. A tourniquet or a firmly applied pressure bandage will be required to control bleeding from a severed artery. A pressure bandage will usually suffice for cut veins. Clean the wound only when the bleeding has subsided, then bandage the wound and seek veterinary attention promptly. Seizures or convulsions can be caused by many different diseases.
Most seizures last one to three minutes.
When the seizure is over, keep the dog quiet and do not excite or stimulate him or another seizure may result. Never place anything in the mouth of a seizuring dog. You may get bitten and he may choke. If seizures fail to abate after a few minutes, apply a muzzle to the jaw, wrap the dog in a blanket and transport him to a veterinarian immediately. To soothe inflamed eyes, wash out any discharge present with a solution of boracic acid or warm water.