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Emergencies happen every day. Being prepared can greatly increase the likelihood of a successful outcome. To help you learn what you can do when faced with a crisis, we have compiled a list of important and informative articles. This is only meant as a guide. If your pet is injured or ill, please seek consultation with your veterinarian.How to Perform CPR – Hopefully you will not need these skills but learning how to perform basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation can save your dog's life. What to Do If Your Pet is Choking – Since your pet cannot talk to you, learning the signs of choking and what to do for your dog can greatly help.What are the Normal Vital Signs – Learn what is normal for your dog. This way, you can be better able to determine if something is wrong. How to Apply a Bandage – Learning how to apply a bandage to your dog takes some practice.
If you witness your pet ingesting an item and then immediately begin pawing at the face, the throat, acting frantic, trying to cough and having difficulty breathing, only then should the Heimlich maneuver...
My pet is ill but when is it an emergency? And, who should I call?
If you encounter a dog in need or injured in some way, your first reaction may be to run to help. That’s a common reaction – most people don’t want to see an animal in pain. But without taking the proper...
There are three keys to managing any medical emergency with your dog: don't panic, protect yourself from injury and prepare in advance. If an emergency occurs with your dog, you can be prepared by following...
CPR is an emergency technique used to help a person whose heart and/or breathing has stopped. Although somewhat modified, the same techniques used for people can be used to help treat an animal in distress...
Emergencies can occur anytime and the best thing to do is be prepared. Having a first aid kit ready will help to reduce anxiety when an emergency does happen.
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