Pet First Aid

If you're a pet owner, it's your job to make sure you're doing everything you can to take care of your pets. Here's what you can do to protect your pet in case of an emergency when you can't visit a Perkins, OK, vet. If you need veterinary care for your pet, we at Perkins Veterinary Clinic are here to help.

Preparing a Pet First Aid Kit

You have a first aid kit for your family and it might help to have one for your pets as well. Your pet first aid kit should include all the basics and it may also help to include a muzzle, charcoal, hydrogen peroxide, and sterile lubricating jelly. Consider also keeping disposable gloves in your kit. Every once in a while, check to make sure everything in your pet first aid kit is functional and not expired.

How to Handle Pet Emergencies

Pet health emergencies can be scary, but there are a few basic steps you can follow to help your pet. The first thing you need to do is identify the emergency, such as whether your pet has a physical injury or ate something toxic.

For bleeding and other injuries, you can usually clean and bandage wounds on your own. Serious injuries like broken bones should be treated by a professional.

When your pet gets into something that may be toxic, you can use the charcoal to help absorb the poison in their stomach.

Emergency Pet Care

Knowing basic first aid and preventive care can help you keep your pets healthy at home but keep in mind that you're not a professional. You can try basic first aid if your pet is choking, bleeding, or ate something bad, but you should always call a veterinarian when you need emergency care.

Get Pet First Aid, Preventive Care, and Pet Emergency Care from a Veterinarian on Our Veterinary Team

As a pet owner, make sure you're prepared for pet emergencies. If you need emergency pet care in Perkins, OK, call us at Perkins Veterinary Clinic today. Call us at (405) 547-2442 for more information.