Has your pup’s tail ever been closed in a door? Have you discovered ticks on your gorgeous long-haired cat? What would you do if you found a dog left in a parked car, or if your pet gets bitten by a rattlesnake or stung by a bee? Bandaging, removing parasites and treating heat stroke and stings are basic Pet First-Aid skills every pet parent should know. Since April is National Pet First-Aid Awareness Month, there’s never been a better time to learn how to save your pet’s life or help him feel better.
Only one out of every ten dogs or cats will NOT experience an emergency during his or her lifetime. That is why pet parents must know how to handle whatever life throws their way! There are many things YOU can do at the time of illness or injury, even BEFORE you get to veterinary care, that can make a difference in recovery and prognosis.
Preventable accidents are the leading cause of death among our pets, but according to the American Animal Hospital Association, 25% more animals can be saved if humans perform first aid BEFORE heading to the vet. The most competent veterinarian cannot bring your pet back to life, but by knowing Pet First-Aid & CPR, you can keep your dog or cat alive until you reach professional medical help.
By knowing Pet First Aid, you can:
- Lower your pet’s body temperature if he suffers from Heat Stroke and prevent brain damage or death.
- Stop bleeding and prevent infection by properly bandaging a wound. Knowing where the critical arterial pressure points are on your pooch or kitty cat can be life-saving!
- Prevent your pet from losing consciousness by alleviating choking.
- Expel poison from your dog’s system by properly inducing vomiting, but it is equally important to know when NOT to induce vomiting.
- Be the pump your pet’s heart can’t be until you can get him to professional medical help.
Pet First-Aid is NOT a replacement for veterinary care but reacting quickly and confidently when injury occurs, can make a difference for your furry patient. You and your Veterinarian must work together as a team for the well-being of your pet.
My goal is to empower pet owners with the skills I have acquired to rescue Rover or help Fluffy feel better, so I have created courses and written books to help YOU help YOUR dog, cat, bird, rabbit or other small pet. To learn more, click here: http://www.petsafetycrusader.com/shop/
