Pet First Aid
Your pet is part of your family. And just like any other member of the family, pets can become ill or injured. Would you know how to care for your pet in an emergency? Here are a few tips:
- Always approach a sick or injured animal slowly and cautiously.
- Watch the body expressions and sounds your pet makes to warn you. Even your own pet can be aggressive when in pain or frightened.
- Do not make quick, jerky or loud movements. They might further scare your pet.
- When necessary, use towels or blankets to subdue cats or small dogs.
- Keep the phone number and address of your veterinarian in a convenient location.
- Have the phone number and address of an after-hours veterinary clinic on hand and keep directions to that clinic in the same place. Whenever possible, call ahead to let them know you'll be coming.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(ASPCA)
The Ark Trust, Inc.
Humane Society of the United States
Johns Hopkins University, Center for
Alternatives to Animal Testing
Morris Animal
Foundation
Pets Welcome
San Francisco Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA)