why do dogs get run over by cars? since I’ve been worried about Cici the last few days because of her leg that was injured in a car accident a few years ago, you’d think that was why I am finally writing about this…but no, it is because my Facebook friend
My daughter told me yesterday that the street dogs in Argentina are smart. They look both ways before crossing the road…
which prompted me to think of how Cici looks into the cars and sees the people and wags her tail at them… in April, Cici was spooked after getting run over by a SUV, she was thankfully NOT hurt, the SUV just went on top of her, but it scared her and she ran off and it was a harrowing experience for ALL… she spent the night at the SPCA, thankfully some kind folks took her there. But I learned not to trust my roomie to watch her. I did not know that she was even outside when this happened.
Googling this, I could not really find much about WHY dogs get run over…what is it about canines that they do not understand the danger that cars present to them???
Friends DO NOT LET dog friends, dog child(ren), fur babies, roam loose…
This talks about runaway dogs and why they roam…
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/dealing-with-dogs-that-run-away/page1.aspx
As many as 1.2 million dogs are killed on U.S. roads each year. Many are chasing something–a ball, a child, a cat, a squirrel. When you see anything enter the road that a dog might chase, look for the dog!
there are other reasons I would venture to say…
perhaps the dog is not listening to its owner, nor paying attention to traffic, they need to be trained and taught.
or a dog is so super people friendly they do not get that they can get hurt by a car because people drive them.
The majority of dogs hit by cars are running loose. Keeping your dog on a leash can prevent a lot of unnecessary trauma for pets and owners. Many dogs are run over by their owners as they pull into and out of their driveways. Putting up a fenced enclosure or keeping your dog inside helps prevent this.
The number-one cause of canine emergencies is automobile accidents. The term used by vets is ‘HBC’ meaning ‘Hit By Car’. Some dogs in automobile accidents just end up with minor wounds, bruises, or lacerations. Most dogs, however, end up with broken bones and/or other internal injuries. Regardless of how a dog appears to look externally, if he has been hit by a car then he should be examined thoroughly by a vet as soon as possible.
http://www.drcarol.com/Dogs-Hit-by-Car/
Cars killed about 5.4 million cats per year in the early 1990s, more than were killed in U.S. animal shelters! Since then both the roadkill toll on cats and the shelter toll have plummeted, to about 500,000 and 2.5 million, respectively, but only because the advent of neuter/return programs has markedly reduced the feral cat population. Most roadkilled cats are hit at night. Typically cats know cars are dangerous, but confuse the beams from your headlights with your car itself. When the lights go by them, they think it’s safe to dash out. Expect them to make this mistake and you’ll be prepared to react if they do.
http://www.animalpeoplenews.org/IMPORTANT_MATS/roadkillTips1104.htm
tips on what to do if your dog gets hit by a car, God forbid… if your dog goes into shock, Bach Flowers Rescue Remedy can help relieve the symptoms discussed in the article below, pale gums, shallow breathing, etc.
http://dorsi.hubpages.com/hub/My-Dog-Got-Hit-By-A-Car
more tips…
http://www.professorshouse.com/Pets/Dogs/Health/Articles/When-your-Dog-gets-Hit-by-a-Car/
If you have a run away dog, you need to train your dog. Except for the last paragraph, here is some info… after cici got hurt, I worked with her on coming to me when I called her… she still has issues but knows if i yell STOP, she is to do it and will do that immediately. Getting her to come, often times relies upon her knowing she is going to get fed or treats. Otherwise, she is too busy sniffing around for fun stuff to do, get into, and grass to roll around in.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/articles/runawaydog.htm
Training begins at the door… I use STOP not stay, but whatever works…
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/runaway.html
