Written by Australian Dog Lover 20 days ago -
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month.
Knowledge of pet first aid is not a replacement for veterinary care, but it can help you handle emergency situations by identifying problems early and to act on them quickly.
Being equipped, even with just the basics, can help any pet owner identify signs of health issues in their dogs or cats. As with humans, first aid knowledge can help save a pet’s life, reduce the potential for increased injury and promote fast recovery.
Here are some basic pet first aid tips for pet owners thanks to Dr Lachlan Campbell, Head Veterinarian at Your Pet PA.
Every year, hundreds of dogs in Australia are involved in emergency situations which require first aid. The emergencies come in all forms: automobile accidents, bite wounds, burns, heatstroke, poisoning, seizures, and more. Knowing what to do in an emergency and/or a course in pet first aid could save your pet's life!
Recognising an Emergency
Your pet needs to see a vet as an emergency if they:
✔️ Aren’t breathing or are having difficulty breathing
✔️ Are unresponsive
✔️ May have broken bones
✔️ Are having a fit/seizure that is not stopping
✔️ Have collapsed, have difficulty moving or coordinating movements
✔️ May have eaten something toxic
✔️ Appear to be in severe pain or discomfort
✔️ Try to urinate or defaecate and are unable to
✔️ Are repeatedly vomiting or have diarrhoea which is severe or bloody
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