Check Out These Tips For National Pet First Aid Awareness Month

Dogs are curious animals. They’re constantly eating things they should avoid, getting themselves into trouble, and entering places they don’t belong. Sometimes their curiosity can lead to an accident.
Your pets may eat poisonous foods or chemicals, hurt themselves by eating something sharp, choke on something, or injure themselves while playing. Hence, it’s important to have a first aid kit ready at home and in the trunk of your car to ensure you are prepared for such occasions.
Many dog owners are not familiar with pet first aid. Unfortunately, the vet is not always available to help you in these critical situations. That adds to the importance of being ready to care for your loving pet.
Learning the basics may sound overwhelming at first, but don’t worry! This post will provide you with straightforward first aid tips, covering a variety of situations (you may wish to bookmark this post and use the links below to jump to the relevant section, should you require it).
There are many indoor and outdoor threats you should be aware of in order to keep your four-legged friend safe. It is imperative to be completely prepared to act quickly and effectively in case your pet is in danger.
First, we’ll start by addressing the three most important items you must include in your pet first-aid kits at home:
Scissors are one of the simplest yet most effective tools you should include in your pet first aid kit. It is tough to administer care – like cutting hair near an injured area, or applying bandages – without scissors.
Also, remember that different types of scissors can come in handy in different cases. For example, blunt-tipped scissors are best when you want to trim hair close to the eyes, nose, or ears.
It is an unpleasant experience for both you and your dog when chemicals or foreign objects come anywhere near their eyes. Your pet may scratch or rub their eyes and make it worse. A sterile, dog-friendly eye solution is a must-have in your first aid kit.
It is necessary to wear gloves before providing any medical care to your pet. This way, you can protect yourself and your canine companion. Don’t forget that an animal’s wound is easily infected, and using gloves reduces the risk of harming yourself or your dog.
Aside from the basic necessities we named above, there are items you should always carry with you during a trip. You might be thinking, “It’s just a trip, how can things possibly go wrong?” – but when traveling, you should always be prepared for unexpected emergencies.
Make sure you double-check this list if you intend to go on a road trip with your dog. Here are three items you should include in your travel first-aid kits while traveling with your pet:
Write down your family, close friends, and your vet’s contact information on an emergency contact card. You can also have the information saved on your smartphone, where there are several helpful apps for organizing information about your pet.
In the event that you are unable to speak for yourself in an accident, this emergency contact card provides the contact information of the people you’ve chosen to be contacted to look after your pets, so you can rest assured that they will be well cared for.
Don’t forget bandages when going out with your pet. You can use bandages to temporarily cover a wound before driving to a vet. It also plays an essential role in protecting the wound from reopening or infection.
It sounds a little counterintuitive at first, but your best bud usually needs a distraction in a situation requiring first aid. You should use safe dog treats, and preferably the ones your pet likes most.
There are many potential dangers in your home that could injure your pet. From the point of view of your dog, your home is like a Disney theme park where everything is appealing to them. But as a dog owner, you know better.
That’s why you should know how to pet-proof your home to protect your pup from any harm. Pet-proofing your home enables your dog to enjoy their environment while staying away from danger.
Here are several easy and practical steps you can follow to pet-proof various parts of your home:
No matter how much you try to pet-proof your home, sometimes, dogs are liable to do anything to get themselves into trouble. Therefore, it’s worthwhile to know some basic first aid tips to use in a case of an emergency. Remember that, in most cases, seeking veterinary care promptly is the optimal solution.
Here below are basic first aid tips for you to manage emergencies in different situations:
Body temperature is often an obvious indicator of your dog’s physical health. Make sure you check their body temperature whenever you suspect a fever or hypothermia. Now, let’s discuss how you can control your pet’s body temperature.
If your dog shows any of the following signs, you should immediately contact your vet:
After reading this post, you now know everything about the basics of taking care of your beloved dog. Take this as a sign and start pet-proofing your home today if you haven’t done it already.
Remember to bookmark this blog post and take note of the tips you found most useful. We hope you and your canine friend stay safe and healthy.
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