Adopting a kitten or cat from an animal shelter or local rescue group can be fun and exciting but temper your enthusiasm with a dose of safety. In our pet first aid/CPR classes I team with the help of Pet Safety Cat Casey, I alert my students that cats are not small dogs. Cats are…
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What to Do if Your Dog Is Choking
Most of us know about the Heimlich maneuver and understand the basics of performing it in the event that someone is choking. But what about our canine family members? Do you know what to do if your dog is choking? Read on to learn what to do if your dog is choking, including recognizing and avoiding common choking hazards, performing a modified Heimlich, and the steps to take after the rescue.
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Saving Man’s Best Friend With Dog CPR
Can a person do dog CPR? Luckily for our four-legged friends, the answer is yes! You can do CPR on pets. While this life-saving technique looks a little different, it is no less valuable.
Read on to learn when to do dog CPR, how to position the animal, and steps needed to effectively perform CPR.
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