What would you do for a hurt pet?
Most pet owners would leap into action for an injured pet, even if it meant risking dog breath by going mouth-to-snout.
Fifty-eight percent of pet owners — 63 percent of dog owners and 53 percent of cat owners — would be at least somewhat likely to perform CPR on their pet in the event of a medical emergency, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll.
Tammy Parks, 52, of Amherst, Mass., has taken a pet first aid class and wouldn't hesitate to help her 15-year-old mixed breed terriers, Lucy and Julia, or her white fronted Amazon parrot Koko.
"It's not rocket science. The mechanics are the same as humans," said Parks, who was an American Red Cross first aid trainer. "Size is the biggest difference."
In general, though, the poll found few pet owners are prepared to handle pet emergencies. Just 20 percent of pet owners have a pet first aid kit in their home, and 54 percent do not have a fire evacuation plan for their pets.
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I would do anything possible for an injured animal. I took an animal first aid class a few years ago, and although today I can't remember details on treating the animal on the spot, I do carry water. This is to moisten any exposed organs. I've taken severely injured animals to a vet for euthanization. I take wild animals - my latest a wild turkey - to rescue organizations. Bottom line, if I see an injured animal - I STOP. My latest.....well, although I have several kitties now, I came across one in June that had been hit by a car and left to die. After about $1,500 plus, she now lives with me and is one of the most sweetest cats I've owned!
Posted by: Diane | October 26, 2009 12:47 PM