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family pet owners are being asked review their animal emergency treatment to help their furry pals in an emergency situation.
Latest figures from leading veterinarian charity PDSA reveal that more than 9 out of 10 animal owners surveyed have actually never ever gotten any animal emergency treatment training.
Three quarters of those surveyed (75 percent) would not understand how to carry out CPR on their animal, highlighting a distressing variety of owners feeling unequipped to handle an animal-related medical emergency situation, such as a seizure, heatstroke or roadway traffic mishap.
PDSA, which offers important treatment to animals in requirement, is motivating owners to review basic abilities that might show vital. The charity’s professional veterinarians have actually likewise produced a free pet first aid guide to supply owners with important understanding that might conserve their animal’s life.
A study carried out by the charity likewise discovered that 80 percent of owners do not own a family pet emergency treatment package, and numerous feel uninformed when it concerns handling typical health problems or injuries impacting their furry member of the family.
Almost 3 quarters (74 percent) of those surveyed admitted they wouldn’t understand or would be uncertain what to do if their animal was having a seizure. While almost half (46 percent) did not understand or were unsure how to help their animal if they were experiencing heatstroke. Over half (52 percent) would feel unaware or would be unsure what actions to take if their furry buddy broke a bone.
However, it appears owners are eager to get these required abilities, with almost 2 thirds (67 percent) of those surveyed concurring they must have a basic understanding of animal emergency treatment.
PDSA’s emergency treatment guide uses actionable pointers around how to identify and supply emergency treatment for injuries such as damaged bones or bleeding injuries. It likewise recommends basic methods to avoid an emergency situation from occurring, consisting of keeping hazardous human food and medications out of paws’ reach, in addition to how to be prepared if your animal does end up being unhealthy or hurt.
PDSA veterinarian Lynne James said: “The figures highlight the extent of the skills gap when it comes to basic pet first aid skills.
“However, owners often don’t realise how important first aid training is until they need it, which can sometimes be too late. As with humans, taking the right actions in the first few minutes following an emergency before seeking veterinary attention can make a huge difference on the outcome of the situation.
“The good news is that while it may seem like a big task, there are practical tips that owners can learn, which will help them treat and potentially save the lives of their pets.
“I’d encourage anyone who doesn’t feel confident providing treatment to their furry friend in an emergency to download our pet first aid guide, which includes a host of resources that could prove vital.
“Many of us may also be concerned about the cost of living at the moment, and the price of unexpected treatment will only add further strain to pet owner’s pockets. Aside from life-saving tips on treating pets in an urgent situation, our guide also offers lots of simple advice that can help to avoid an incident happening in the first place, and requiring more costly treatment down the line.”
To download PDSA’s totally free animal emergency treatment guide, go to www.pdsa.org.uk/pr-free-first-aid-guide
