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Pets Benefit from First Aid Too
April's 'Pet First Aid Month' encourages
preparedness among pet owners
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., March 26 /PRNewswire/
-- Imagine taking your daily morning walk
with your dog on your usual route through
the park... and only after seeing your pet's
paw bleeding profusely do you notice the
scattering of broken glass a few steps
behind. What do you do?
Many pet owners are under-prepared to
respond to an emergency with their pet. Each
year in April, animal-welfare organizations
focus on promoting pet first aid, and
providing awareness and education to pet
owners on how they can be prepared for the
unexpected.
"Owning a pet is a full-time job," said
Brent Hinton, PetFirst Healthcare CEO and
former director of the Kentucky Humane
Society. "It is essential that owners are
responsible for the well-being of their
furry friends and knowledgeable about basic
first-aid procedures."
Although animals can get sick and require
professional medical attention anytime,
there are several instances when basic
first-aid procedures can be effective:
-- Skin abrasions, lacerations or burns
-- Choking
-- Eye injuries such as scratches or debris
irritation
-- Frostbite
-- Insect bites
-- Vomiting or diarrhea
-- Poisoning
Hinton recommends pet owners purchase or
create their own pet first-aid kits and keep
them at home and in the car. Many different
types are available at local pet stores,
veterinarian offices and on the Internet.
Most include antibiotic ointments, gauze and
sterile pads, adhesive tape, saline eye
flush, syringes, scissors, soft cloth
material and bandages.
Many humane societies, veterinary offices
and branches of the American Red Cross offer
pet first aid classes, teaching pet owners
the basics including how to administer the
Heimlich maneuver in a choking situation,
which is the number one hazard amongst
kittens and puppies.
"Unfortunately 9-1-1 doesn't exist for pets
in an emergency situation," said Hinton.
"It's important for new and even long-time
pet owners to educate themselves now rather
than find themselves unprepared when
something unexpected or tragic happens to
their pet."
About PetFirst
PetFirst Healthcare has simplified pet
insurance through published rates that
eliminate the need for detailed medical
histories or complicated price quotes.
Privately owned and based in Jeffersonville,
Ind., PetFirst provides affordable
healthcare coverage, quality customer
service and fast claims processing
throughout the United States. Individual and
family plans are available to reimburse up
to 90 percent of veterinary costs for dogs
and cats. For information visit
www.petfirst.com or call 1-866-937-PETS.
Source: PetFirst Healthcare
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