First Aid For Your Pet

At some point, almost every pet owner is faced with a pet in crisis.  Whether the animal in need is your own, a stray, or your friend's animal, understanding basic first aid, and having the appropriate tools on hand, will help you save a life.  I recommend having a first aid kit at home and in your car.  I recommend checking the kit regularly to make sure that the information is up to date, and that none of the contents have expired.

When we talk about First Aid, we are talking about ways to deal with an immediate, life threatening emergency, in which the survival of the animal depends on your ability to staunch the flow of blood, deal with shock, and otherwise, keep the animal alive long enough to get the animal to your Veterinarian.  In the case of most emergencies, you should immediately get your animal to a Veterinarian.

 Always be aware that animals in pain, and animals who are scared are much more likely to bite.  Even your own, trusted, beloved animal, who would never hurt you, may bite you if your animal is in pain, disoriented, or in a panic.

Your First Aid Kit Should include the following:

** Emergency first aid phone numbers **

Loving Touch Animal Center: 770-498-5956

Emergency veterinary clinic: GVS 404-459-0903

National Animal Poison Control Center 1-800-548-2423 or 1-900-680-0000

National Poison Control (for people): 1-800-222-1222

The twins are finally home!!  Ray and Pamela can finally breathe, a descent compromise for sleep. The boys were discharged from Crawford Long on April 4^th and, other than some G.I. issues, are doing great!  The long awaited homecoming was like a dream for Ray, who now simply wishes he were able to reach dreamtime. J  The boys return to the Endocrinologist next week to have their thyroids rechecked, so good energy for their little thyroids, tummies and mom and dad.  Oh, and sleep-full / restful energy too!