subject: Pet Emergency Tips [print this page] Pet emergency tips will be helpful for all pet owners to provide them with information on what to do in the event of an emergency involving your pet. Every now and then, your pet may experience an emergency where it needs medical attention. Being prepared will be helpful when these emergencies should come. This article will provide you with some valuable information which may help to save your pet's life prior to getting them to animal hospital.
Emergency First Aid Tips
If possible, try to get your pet to the veterinarian as soon as you can. Call first. If they are not open, try to find the nearest emergency pet clinic. Keep these numbers near your telephone at all times or some place where they are available to everyone.
Unless you are trained, do not try to give your pet CPR. Seek immediate veterinarian care or assistance.
Here are some things that you can do before bringing your pet to the clinic or animal hospital:
Wrap your pet in a heavy towel or blanket to keep him warm and restrict movements.
Apply a pressure bandage to stem or stop any bleeding of a cut or bite.
Apply a cold compress to a burn and gently hold it there until you get to the clinic.
Do not induce vomiting if you suspect or know if your pet has swallowed a poisonous substance.
Do not attempt to remove any item if your pet is drooling, gagging, or has difficulty in swallowing.
Take your pet to a cool place if he suffers from heatstroke and sponge him with cold water. Encourage your pet to drink small amounts of water.
If your pet suffers from frostbite, place her in a warm room immediately. Thaw the frostbitten areas slowly by apply warm moist towels and change them frequently until the area becomes flushed. If severe frostbite, take your cat to the vet as soon as possible.
Putting Together A First Aid Kit
To be prepared for an emergency can be the best thing you can do as a pet owner. Here are just a few items you can have in the event an emergency should come:
Have the national poison control hotline within easy reach.
Saline solution to be used to flush out your pets eyes.
A muzzle in case your pet gets seriously hurt.
A turkey baster to assist in getting the medicine down.
Forceps.
Rubber gloves.
Soft pet food.
To be prepared for poisoning, keep a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in case your veterinarian asks you to induce vomiting.
A sturdy pet carrier to take any injured pet to the clinic or vet.
The above should help all pet owners to be prepared for any emergencies if they should come up. Taking time now to familiarize yourself with these tips can be helpful before the emergency happens so you don't panic. Show members of your household where you keep the emergency kit and first aid helps. Put the above items on a list and have it available for easy reference. This way you will be prepared for any emergency.
