How to take care of your pet before and after the disaster strikes!

Ever crossed a path with a snake in the bush? What do you do? Yikes, dread. Or stop, analyze and take preventive measures. – Your pet has swallowed something dangerous, got into a fight, has something stuck in his throat, hit by a car – it is you who need to keep calm – so you can do the appropriate thing that will aid in the convalescence of your pet.

Unfortunately, accidents do occur. When a medical emergency befalls our bushy buddies, pet parents may find it strenuous to make sagacious decisions, especially if something happens throughout the middle of the nighttime. That’s why it’s essential to have an emergency plan in the first place—earlier than you need it.

 As we know pets can be highly accustomed to our moods and demeanor, it’s important and advisable that you don’t resettle your stress on to your pet, and So keeping calm will not only help you manage the situation but also help your pet.

Your pet is completely dependent on you to do the rightful things and whilst she may not be able to tell you exactly what’s going on, she will indisputably be giving you some manifestation that things are abruptly going wrong.

24 hours of Pets Emergency Care:

Consult your veterinary about an emergency protocol. Does he/she is available for 24 hours or does he/she work in the nearby emergency clinic? And don’t forget to ask whether they provide any veterinary staff as some practices have multiple staff on rotational shifts. Some clinics provide Pets Emergency Care , veterinary on-call service facilities, check if your vet has access to pet emergency care facilities or not. Tucking or saving the number, name, and address of your local emergency clinic is a quick-witted idea so that at a time of emergency you will not be phoning or googling. 

Kinesics your furry baby is in need:  

· Pale Gum

· Rapid breathing

· Weak or rapid pulse

· Change in body temperature

· Difficulty standing

· Apparent paralysis

· Loss of consciousness

· Seizures

· Excessive bleeding 

The injured pet may act belligerently towards their pet parents, so it is highly recommended before handling your injured pet; firstly protect yourself in the first place. 

How to approach when your furry friend is injured?

 For cats: To prevent from biting, place a towel or a blanket gently on the head of your cat. Then slowly uphold the cat and shift her in an open box. In case if she has suffered from a spinal injury, avoid twisting her neck and don’t forget to support her head.

 For mongrel:  Make a gentle approach towards your buddy, if he shows aggression than ask for the help else kneel and call him by his name if he is passive in his behavior than vogue a stretcher and calmly place him onto it.

Once you get the assurance, immediately transport your pet to the nearby emergency hospital and ask your mate to inform the clinic staff about your forthcoming. 

First aid to be performed at home: 

Though most of the emergencies required immediate veterinary care, transporting your pet from home to the emergency hospital, the first aid method may prove to be constructive.

·        If the pet is traumatized and suffering from external bleeding: Try elevating pressure to the wound.

·        If he is chocking: Try to place your hand in his mouth and see whether he can remove the blockage or not.

Whether confronted by natural screw ups consisting of hurricanes, or sudden catastrophes which include a residential fire, always be prepared to attend to your bushy buddy. A pre-decided catastrophe plan will help you continue to be calm.