⚕️ Pet First Aid Quick Cards

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• Apply steady pressure with clean gauze or cloth.
• If it’s a limb, gently raise it above the heart.
• If bleeding doesn’t slow within 5 minutes, head to the vet immediately.

⚠️ Profuse bleeding is always an emergency.

⚠️Remember, if an animal is injured, be careful to avoid being bitten. Even your own pet could bite as a reactionary reflex to pain or fear.

• Move your pet to shade or AC right away.
• Offer small sips of cool (not cold) water.
• Dampen paws and ears with a cool cloth.
• Never use ice water—it can cause shock.

⚠️ Heatstroke can be fatal—get to a vet quickly.

• Call your vet or an emergency clinic right away.
• Do not induce vomiting unless a vet instructs you.
• Bring the packaging or substance with you for reference.

📞ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435   

• Look for pawing at the mouth, gagging, or breathing trouble.
• Open the mouth carefully—remove objects only if safe.
• Avoid blind sweeps that can push items deeper. 

⚠️ If you can’t clear it, rush to the emergency vet.

CPR may be necessary if your pet remains unconscious after you have removed the choking object.

1. First check to see if they're breathing.
2. If not, place them on their side and perform artificial respiration by extending their head and neck, holding their jaws closed and blowing into their nostrils once every three seconds. (Ensure no air escapes between your mouth and the pet’s nose.)
3. If you don’t feel a heartbeat, incorporate cardiac massage while administering artificial respiration—three quick, firm chest compressions for every respiration—until your pet resumes breathing on their own. 

• Remove visible stingers with tweezers.
• Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.
• Watch for allergic reactions (trouble breathing, vomiting).

⚠️ Seek vet care immediately if reactions a

 Include:

• Gauze, bandages, non‑stick pads
• Adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes
• Tweezers, digital thermometer
• Muzzle or soft cloth
• Emergency contacts list

• Warning signs: sudden lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, labored breathing. 
• Monitor eating and drinking closely.
• Pets can skip meals briefly, but not water—dehydration is dangerous.

⚠️ Don’t wait for symptoms to “pass.” Call your vet.
 

• Keep carriers and leashes near exits.
• Update ID tags and microchip info.
• Place a pet alert decal on your window for first responders.

⚠️ Plan evacuations with pets in mind.

• Pets mirror your energy.
• Use a steady voice and slow movements.
• Your calm presence helps them feel safe.

• Post vet and 24/7 emergency clinic contacts in your home.
• Save them in your phone for quick access.
• Keep the ASPCA Poison Control Phone Number: (888) 426-4435

• Run through mock emergencies every few months.
• Check your first‑aid kit and replace expired items.
• Familiarity builds confidence when seconds matter.