IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING PET FIRST AID
IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU
It was 7 AM on a Monday morning in March. I recognized the caller's
as well as having organized classes, most recently in January of 2019.
When I answered the phone he said that as a result of that January
class, a young dog's life had been saved over the weekend. He went
on to explain . . .
working together and training their dogs. A young dog became dehydrated
and went into shock. The group recognized the signs of shock
and immediately sought veterinary care. Before reaching a veterinarian,
the puppy went into cardiopulmonary arrest. The group remained
calm and began to administer CPCR (cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation).
They continued until veterinary assistance could be obtained.
Thankfully the young dog survived.
Stories like these give me chills as well as feelings of gratitude that I
emergency care to a beloved pet when needed. Pet parents who possess
the skills and ability to make appropriate decisions and to provide
the necessary care can achieve a positive outcome when the unthinkable
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becomes a reality.
So often I meet people who smile and say "that's interesting, but I'll
never need to know that". Actually 92% of dogs and cats will need
emergency care at some time during their lives. When your beloved
pet is having an emergency, 'helpless' is not the feeling you want to
keep a clear head, assess the situation and provide appropriate care
time before you can get to a veterinary clinic. A prepared pet owner is
a pet's best chance of a full recovery.
skills are perishable. If you
do not use them, you tend
to forget them. Don't take
a class and feel that you are
ready for any emergency at
any time in the future.
Retrain every 2 years.
Somewhere out there, you
and his parent who are enjoying
their life together because
the importance of knowing
Sara Beavin, Pet First Aid & CPR