Providing
First Aid For Pets
By Michelle Bery
Let's face it; in many homes around the world, the
family pet is just that – part of the family. There
is nothing that loving pet owners would not do to ensure the
longevity and vitality of their pet. So it’s unsurprising
that pet owners are well versed in first aid for pets. Knowing
what to do in order to temporarily treat injuries or react
in an emergency can significantly impact the health of your
pet.
Because most pets are similar to children
in their natural curiosity, they can sometimes get in over
their heads resulting in injury. Just as we prepare for minor
injuries and serious emergencies when it comes to our children,
so too must we make similar preparations for our pets.
Much of what we would include in a first aid kit for the
human members of our household can also be included in a first
aid for pets kit. Gauze, scissors, tape, alcohol or other
antiseptic with which to clean a wound, antibacterial cream,
and tweezers are all important items to include when administering
first aid for pets.
Keep in mind that an animal who is in pain will often snap
at you in an effort to keep you away from its wound. Use extreme
caution when approaching your injured pet. Regardless of your
warm and loving relationship, your pet may surprise you. This
is simply an instinctual reaction. You may want to keep a
muzzle handy should you ever need to administer emergency
first aid for pets to a growling or biting animal.
First and foremost, keep in mind that first aid for pets
is only a first line in defense against injuries. A veterinarian
should always be consulted when dealing with an injury. You
can certainly treat minor injuries at home but always give
a call to your vet to make sure your pet does not need to
be seen.
Of course, in the event of an emergency, administer what
lifesaving first aid that you can and get to an animal hospital
immediately. Keep the numbers of your veterinarian and your
local animal hospital posted in clear sight.
For more information about preparing appropriate first aid
for pets, your veterinarian can be enormously helpful. Ask
him/her what to keep on hand in the event of an emergency.
The short amount of time that it takes to gather such necessary
items will be well worth the effort should you ever need to
administer first aid for pets.
About the Author:
For easy to understand, in depth information about first aid
visit our ezGuide 2: http://firstaid.ezguide2.com
Source: http://www.isnare.com
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