SOS Space
What to do, and who to call, in the most common situations with children and animals in the mountains. Common-sense tips, always with the source given — never a substitute for a doctor or a vet.
The situations that really happen.
Here you'll only find verified guidance, with the source always cited beneath each article. When in doubt, the phone remains the first tool — not a web page, not even this one.
The child got hurt while playing: when a check-up is needed
The signs to watch for in the hours after a bump on the head.
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Insect bites and ticks in the mountains
How to remove a tick without getting it wrong, and what to watch for in the following days.
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The child has swallowed something they shouldn't have
The numbers to call right away, in Italy and Switzerland.
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The dog has swallowed something it shouldn't have
What to do, and what not to do, before reaching the vet.
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The dog is unwell after a high-altitude hike
Recognising heatstroke and the first steps to cool it down.
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The child wanders off for a few minutes in a crowded place
The first minutes matter: what to do before alerting the authorities.
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The dog gets lost during a hike
How to organise the search, and why the microchip matters more than anything else.
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The dog was stung by a bee or wasp
When it's just a nuisance, and when it's actually an emergency.
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