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First aid for burns
Always take your pet to your vet for a burn, no matter what size.
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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.
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Dog walker saves pet Boxer's life with CPR
A professional dog walker from Nottingham has told of the terrifying moment a Boxer dog in her care suddenly collapsed, an dhow skills from a recent PDSA Pet First Aid course helped save his life.
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First aid for bite wounds
Quickly assess the wound. If there are large areas of skin missing and/or you can see tendons muscles or bones, cover the area with a clean dry dressing and go immediately to your nearest vets.
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First aid for poisons and toxins
Many different house and garden items can be dangerous for pets. It can sometimes take hours or days for your pet to show signs of poisoning/toxicity.
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First aid for cuts and grazes
What to do if your pet has a graze or cut
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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.
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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.
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'Wurst' Aid for Weimaraner - PDSA saves dog after sausage binge
A dog was given life-saving surgery by vet charity PDSA after a sausage binge caused a potentially fatal stomach condition.
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First aid for pets struggling to breathe
Struggling to breathe is a life-threatening emergency. Take your pet to your nearest vets if they are struggling to breathe, call them on the way to let them know you are coming.
