April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Any pet can have an unexpected injury or accident. It is important to be prepared before this happens in order to think clearly and act quickly during this stressful time. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, here are some things you need to know:
- Your vet's emergency phone number
- The local emergency clinic number
- How to get to the emergency clinic
- Poison Control number
- How to perform basic CPR on your pet
- How to stop bleeding/apply a basic pressure wrap
- How to muzzle your pet (to keep an injured pet from biting you)
If you have an animal emergency, contact your veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic immediately.If you suspect or know that your pet has eaten or been exposed to a toxic substance or product, contact your veterinarian, emergency veterinary clinic, or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
* a fee may apply
To obtain a pet first aid supplies checklist go to this site:
The Library's pets neighborhood has several books about pet first aid, so check these out as well.
