Like people, pets also have medical emergencies. When this happens, your responsibility as the pet owner is to provide your pet with first aid before taking it to the vet. Providing emergency aid appropriately is the difference between your pet surviving the medical emergency and having a trouble-free recovery, ending up with a disability, or even dying. At Lakeville Animal Hospital, we provide exceptional pet care service to the residents of Lakeville and Middleborough. Here are a few must-know pet emergency aid tips.
1. Reduce the Risks
You can reduce the likelihood of your pet needing emergency aid by reducing the risks to your pet's health and well-being in your home. Do a safety check of your home and the pet's surroundings, similarly to what you would do for a child. You should consult a veterinarian for custom advice on how you can reduce risks in your home and your pet's surroundings.
2. Stay Calm
When your notice that your pet needs first aid, you should stay calm rather than panic. If you panic, you will likely stress your pet further and you may not be able to provide the emergency aid correctly, putting your pet in more jeopardy. Avoid direct eye contact with your animal and approach it from the side while talking in a soothing voice to calm it down.
3. Broken Bones
Soothe the animal to prevent it from running away and avoid further injury. Use everyday objects such as bubble wrap, toilet roll tubes, and tape to splint the injury. Utilize a make-shift stretcher, like a sheet, to transport your pet to the car and take it to the animal hospital for emergency treatment.
4. Poisoning
If you think your animal has ingested poison, avoid mouth-to-snout resuscitation as you may become poisoned yourself. Take your pet to the vet immediately.
Contact Our Animal Hospital in Lakeville, MA
If you live in Lakeville or Middleborough and have a pet emergency, our team at Lakeville Animal Hospital is here to help. Our veterinarians will provide the quality care your furry friend needs to recover. Call our team today at (508) 947-1309 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form for non-emergencies.