What to Do If Your Dog or Cat Is Bleeding or Has a Wound
A bleeding pet wound needs direct pressure right away. If your dog or cat is spurting blood, soaking through cloth in minutes, or won’t let you get near…
Pet First Aid Supplies and Home Response Guide
Pet first aid supplies and home response — The Complete Guide starts with 7 core items: gauze, nonstick pads, vet wrap, saline, blunt scissors, a digital…
Pet First Aid Kit Checklist for Dogs and Cats
A Pet First Aid Kit Checklist for Dogs and Cats gives you the right supplies before a dog or cat is hurt, trembling, limping, or bleeding. Quick Answer: a…
How to Safely Remove a Splinter, Foxtail, or Thorn from a Pet
A splinter, foxtail, or thorn stuck in a dog or cat should come out only when it is shallow, easy to grip, and nowhere near an eye, ear canal, nose, or…
How to Muzzle a Dog Safely in an Emergency
How to Muzzle a Dog Safely in an Emergency: in an emergency, use a correctly fitted basket muzzle for about 1 to 2 minutes if the dog is conscious…
How to Make a Safe Pet Carrier for Emergencies
A safe emergency pet carrier setup usually takes 5 items —the carrier, a towel or blanket, a leash, an ID tag, and a clear label—and should be ready…
How to Clean a Minor Cut on a Dog or Cat at Home
A minor pet wound can usually be cleaned at home if the cut is shallow, stops bleeding quickly, and your dog or cat is otherwise acting normal. This guide…
How to Check Your Pet’s Temperature at Home
How to Check Your Pet’s Temperature at Home starts with a digital rectal thermometer, and that is the most reliable way to get a number you can act on. A…