First Aid
BE WARNED! AN INJURED ANIMAL MAY BE SCARED, OR FRIGHTENED.
TAKE CAUTION WHEN APPLYING ANY FIRST AID, AS THEY MAY BITE OR SCRATCH.
Bleeding
- If your pet is bleeding heavily from a wound, apply pressure to the
wound with a towel or bandage!
- Apply a tourniquet above any cuts or lacerations on limbs that are
bleeding heavily.
- Contact the vet, and keep animal calm and still.
ABC RULE A- Airway B- Breath C- Circulation
Airway:
- To check if your dog is breathing check both the chest and abdomen
to see if it is rising up and down, a very shocky dog may not be breathing
often, so look for 30-60seconds.
- Clear the mouth and nose to ensure the airway is clear.
- Use a rag to remove dirt, saliva, mucus and stretch the neck out
gently into a straight position .
- Keep hands out of mouth in case it bites.
Breathing:
- Check chest and abdomen for signs of breathing, if no breathing,
mouth to nose resuscitation may be required.
- Close the mouth and encase muzzle with hands, try to create a seal
and blow.
Circulation:
- To check for a pulse put your hand under the hind leg. Sometimes
you will not be able to feel the heart if there is chest damage or lung
bleeding.
- If there is no pulse, you can try cardiac massage and mouth to nose
resuscitation.
IN ANY EMERGENCY CONTACT YOUR VET!
WE ARE ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY
Emergency Mobile: 0429 785 212
Clinic: 02 4376 1401
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Anna and Michelle administer first aid to a diamond back python
that had been run over by a four wheel drive
This guinea pig made a full recovery from his fight injuries after
receiving quick first aid
Willow the rabbit had a fight and split her ear. With the application
of a pressure bandage the bleeding was stopped until stitches could
be done
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