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  • First aid for broken bones

    Broken bones are extremely painful and require immediate veterinary attention.If your pet has broken a bone, be very careful when moving them. They are likely to be in a lot of pain and may bite you if they are scared and hurting.

  • First aid for bruises

    How to treat your pet at home if they have a bruise.

  • First aid for bleeding wounds

    Quickly assess the bleeding, if your pet has a bleeding wound that is spurting bright red blood, they may have damaged an artery. This bleeding may be more difficult to stop so apply a firm pressure and go immediately to your nearest vets.

  • First aid for an electric shock in pets

    Electric shocks can cause burns, organ damage and death. All pets that have had an electric shock should be checked by a vet because there may be internal/delayed injuries that are not obvious at first.

  • First aid for heatstroke

    Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency. Common signs including panting, trouble breathing and collapse/fainting. It is important to get help from a vet ASAP.

  • First aid for choking

    Choking is a serious life-threatening problem that needs immediate action. A choking pet will have difficulty breathing, will make choking sounds and might paw at their mouth.

  • CPR for Cats and Kittens

    This article tells you how to perform CPR on a cat, but we recommend that all pet owners learn the technique at a veterinary first aid course.

  • CPR for Dogs and Puppies

    This article tells you how to perform CPR on a dog, but we also recommend that all pet owners learn the technique at a veterinary first aid course.

  • First aid for burns

    Always take your pet to your vet for a burn, no matter what size.

  • First aid for collapsed pets

    Collapse can be caused by many different problems including: heart disease, low blood sugar, pain, breathing difficulties, Addison’s disease, blood loss and seizures.