Vet charity PDSA is using a totally free animal emergency treatment guide, as they 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 wouldn’t understand how to carry out CPR on their animal, and almost the exact same quantity “wouldn’t know or would be unsure” what to do if their animal was having a seizure. Further, 80% of participants don’t own a family pet emergency treatment package, and numerous feel uninformed when it pertains to handling typical health problems or injuries impacting their furry member of the family. Almost half (46%) didn’t understand or weren’t sure how to help their animal if they were experiencing heatstroke, while 52% would “feel clueless or would be not sure what steps to take” if their animal broke a bone.
PDSA Vet, Lynne James, said, “The figures highlight the level of the abilities space when it pertains to basic animal emergency treatment abilities. However, owners typically don’t understand how essential emergency treatment training is till they require it, which can often be far too late. As with human beings, taking the ideal actions in the very first couple of minutes following an emergency situation prior to looking for veterinary attention can make a substantial distinction on the result of the scenario.
“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 lifesaving 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.”
