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Happy Panters is an eco-friendly pet company. We provide pet services such as dog walking & training as well as pet products including poop bags & pet first aid kits. We are located in New York City & Lower Westchester area of New York.
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1st Aid Booklet
Emergency Info

Pet Emergency Card
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EYEBALL PROLAPSE:

Try to replace eyeball by pulling lid over the globe area. If you do not succeed, put a head bandage (regular bandage) lightly over eye. TAKE TO VET IMMEDIATELY!

POISIONING:

Call the vet immediately! Call the local Poison Control Center. Have ready the name and amount of poison infested. Know the approximate weight of your pet.

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO!

Never administer human medicine to a CAT. Cats should never be given Aspirin, Tylenol or Advil. These medications can cause toxicity in cats and even deaths. Main symptoms of poisoning excessive salivation, repeated vomiting, diarrhea, blood in vomit, stool or urine, shortness of breath, racing pulse, staggering, convulsions, change in pupil size and loss of consciousness.

EMERGENCY MEASURES:

Take the animal to the vet as soon as possible. If vet is far away, consult over a phone with the poison control hotline. Do not make pet drink milk, oil or castor oil as it could make condition worse.

If vomiting is recommended, a strong salt solution introduced into the pet mouth with a syringe can induce vomiting. Consult a professional before treating! Some common poisons include: washing detergents, chocolate, drain cleaner, furniture polish, gasoline, paint remover, wax, alcohol, medications, cosmetics, crayons, all insecticides, rat poison, hair dye, perfume, anti-freeze, bleach and so on.

INSECT BITES & TICKS:

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Use tick remover or tweezer to pull out any stinger if it is visible. Apply a paste of baking soda and water to swollen area to help stop itching and burning.Discard tick and do not allow it to touch your fingers.

HELPFUL TIPS ABOUT YOUR PETS:

RECTAL THERMOMETER – A dog’s normal temperature is 100.5 to 102.5 F. A cat’s normal body temperature is 100.5 to 102.5 F. Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the thermometer.

MINERAL OIL- Use this to treat hair balls and constipation, to protect stomach lining, and to clean pet’s ears. For first three purposes mix 1 teaspoon into cat’s food 2 times a week.

VITAL SIGNS

Vital signs for DOGS respiratory rate is 10-30 breaths per minute. Normal resting pulse is 70- 160 heartbeats per minute. A puppy’s heartbeat is 220 per minute. Vital signs for CATS respiratory rate is 10-30 breaths per minute. Normal resting pulse is 110-140 heartbeats per minute.

ONLY ATTEMPT CPR IF YOUR DOG OR CAT IS NOT BREATHING

MUZZLES

An injured dog is fearful and in pain. The animal could attempt to bite you in defense. Before you begin any first aid measures, muzzle the dog with gauze bandage. A tie or belt can be used as well. Approach dog slowly, speak softly and use extreme caution!

STEP 1 – Loop over the nose and know the loop securely on top.

STEP 2- Tie both ends under the jaw.

STEP 3- Pull the ends around the neck and tie in a bow behind the head. Note: never muzzle a dog with a broken jaw, a dog that is vomiting, choking, having seizures, convulsing, not breathing well, or unconscious. NEVER MUZZLE A CAT. Wrap the cat in a towel or blanket (do not wrap the head) and speak in a comforting, calm manner. Keep paws covered to prevent the cat from scratching you.

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INTRODUCTION

Accidents usually are sudden and can happen when least expected. Your pet’s fate could depend upon your ability to act thoughtfully, quickly and to make the right decision. Above all remain calm even though you feel like panicking when a beloved pet suffers and injury. By taking some basic emergency measures, you can prevent further damage or complications. By reading the PET FIRST AID GUIDE you will be better prepared to make appropriate decisions calmly. This is not an alternative to vet care. As a pet owner, you will be most effective in an emergency if you are familiar with basic first aid skills. Of course, prevention is the best remedy. Knowing first aid procedures, safeguarding your home from dangerous household chemicals. Remember to have yearly check-ups and vaccinations by your vet.

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Notes / Table of Contents
Introduction ...... 1
Helpful Tips...... 2
Muzzles ...... 2
Transporting to Vet ...... 3
Fractures ...... 3
Choking ...... 3
Bleeding & Wounds ...... 3
Minor Wounds …………………………………………………………………………………4
Mouth & Nose Bleeding ……...... ……………………………………………………....4
Burns …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Traumatic Shock …………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Eyeball Prolapse …………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Poisoning ……………………………………………………………………….………………..5
Emergency ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Insect Bites & Ticks ………………………………………………………….………...... ….. 5
Helpful Tips ……..………………………………………………………………..……………..6
Notes……..………………………………………………………………………..……………… 7
Emergency Card ……………………………………………………………………….....….. 8
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TRANSPORTING ANIMAL TO VETERINARIAN:
After the emergency measures are taken, you will need to transport the dog to the vet as soon as possible. A blanket may be used as a stretcher. Place a towel or another blanket over the dog for warmth. If you suspect injury to the spine, a board or some other flat and rigid object should be placed under the blanket for support. Place small dogs in a box. Cats can be transported to the vet by a stretcher (floor mat, wrapped in a towel, blanket or carried in a box or cat carrier). When picking up a cat, hold head and neck with one hand and the hind quarters with the other.
FRACTURES:
If bone is exposed cover with clean cloth to reduce danger of infection. QUICKLY GO TO VET!
CHOKING:
Choking dogs or cats sometimes gag, paw at their mouth and drool. Some could even lose consciousness. If choking occurs: Push the lower jaw open and pull tongue out. Try to grasp object with your fingers or tweezers. USE EXTREME CAUTION. If that does not work, kneel behind pet and squeeze hard just below the ribs to dislodge object. Call your vet or emergency number quickly for further instruction.
BLEEDING AND WOUNDS:
You may control bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound with a bandage. STEP 1: Place sterile gauze pads on the wound. STEP 2: Wrap the area with the roll of stretch gauze. STEP 3: If the injury effects the paw use cotton to pack between the toes. STEP 4; Wrap bandage to secure the first layer. If injury effect a PAW or LEG start wrap at the paw, work your way up the leg. Bandage should never be too tight! If bleeding is severe (especially if blood is spurting out) apply a TOURNIQUET. Use a strip of gauze, tie a bow above the bleeding area. DO NOT TIE TOO TIGHT! Loosen the bow every 10 minutes. Remember the goal is restrict blood flow, not to stop it. TAKE PET TO VET! / MINOR WOUNDS (for wounds not severely bleeding):
STEP 1: Wash the wound with saline solution
STEP2: Apply antibiotic ointment
STEP3: Place sterile gauze pads over affected area.
STEP4: Wrap the area with the roll of gauze
STEP5: Secure wrap. NEVER TOO TIGHT!
NOTE: If bleeding is heavy and involves a large area, a pressure dressing must be applied.
MOUTH & NOSE BLEEDING:
Hold a cold compress or ice pack covered in a towel over the bleeding area. Hold the head up. A minor nose bleed should stop with 5 minutes. Contact vet if bleeding is longer than 10 minutes.
BURNS:
DO NOT APPLY ANYTHING TO A BURN EXCEPT COLD WATER.
Items such a butter or margarine should NOT be applied. SEEK VET HELP IMMEDIATELY!
Never underestimate a burn. Wear gloves when treating a chemical burn. Wash the burn with a clean cloth or triangular bandage.
DO NOT USE COTTON BATTING OR GAUZE, IT WILL STICK TO WOUND.
TRAUMATIC SHOCK:
Dogs are usually in a state of shock after an accident. In this state the vital organs receive insufficient blood and oxygen. Symptoms; racing pulse, listlessness, fast breathing, loss of consciousness, below normal temp. GO TO VET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
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