National Pet First-Aid Awareness Month in April

March 24th, 2009

In case you haven’t heard, April is National Pet First-Aid Awareness Month! This is a time when people are encouraged to learn how to take care of there pets in other ways besides rushing them to the vet.

Howard leaves the vet in better shape than the vet

It’s possible to administer first-aid to your pet without having to use the service of a vet, as long as you know what you’re doing. There are plenty of sites that can help you learn about pet first-aid, and in some cases, it’s not as hard to prepare as you might think. You can also take pet first-aid training classes that can help save your pet’s life in an emergency.

Don’t try to do everything for your pet. Part of knowing first-aid is knowing when the symptoms are so serious that you should see a professional. While a lot fo minor things can be taken care of at home, not everything can, and pretending you’re a vet can result in a worse situation than you were in to begin with.

How To Put A Pet First-Aid Kit Together:

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One Response to “National Pet First-Aid Awareness Month in April”

  1. Melinda Lord says:

    I just wanted to let your readers know that Pet E. R. Guide (A Directory of 24-Hour and After-Hour Veterinary Facilities in the United States), published by a major publisher, is a book I wrote for those who travel near or far with their pets. It has over 700 facilities that are JUST either 24-HOUR or AFTER-HOUR for the help you need when your pet needs help after hours.

    Please know about the existance of this book. It could save a life.

    Happy Trails and Happy Tails!
    Melinda Lord

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