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PET FIRST-AID & CPR 

NAPRP LECTURE

Denise Fleckwww.sunnydogink.com

(818) 951-7962Copyright © 2010 Sunny-dog Ink. All Rights Reserved.

Helping YOU To Help Your Pet!Helping YOU To Help Your Pet!Helping YOU To Help Your Pet!Helping YOU To Help Your Pet! ™

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Denise Fleck’s Credentials in Brief:•Trained with 7 national organizations in animal life-saving skills

•Selected to teach these skills to Oprah Winfrey’s Montecito, California staff 

•Invited by the Girl Scouts of America to teach in Washington D.C. area•Freelance Writer for Dog Fancy , Dogs For Kids, Dogs USA, Paw Print , Dog Days in L.A.

•Television / Radio appearances include:  Animal Planet's Groomer Has It, CNN Headline News,

KTLA Morning News and Lassie's Pet Vet 

•APDT Associate Member (Association of Pet Dog Trainers)•DWAA Member (Dog Writers Association of America) & 2008 Award Nominee

•SCART (Surf City Animal Response Team) Team Member 

•PET-A-MEDIC, Board of Directors

•BUMPER FOUNDATION, Board of Directors

•Provided information for Homeland Security’s K9 Handler’s Pet Safety Program•Trained in numerous FEMA and DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Courses

•CERT (Community Emergency Response Team

•Certified in Pet Dental Hygiene

•Long-time Animal Rescue Volunteer •Dog Mom to eleven and

Cat Mom to one!

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What is Pet First-Aid?

Knowing what to do during those first few momentswhen an injury or illness happens can mean the

difference between life and death for your

four-legged friend! 

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It is estimated that 92% of dogs and cats will

experience an emergency during their lifetimes!

According to the AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association)

One out of four (25%) more pets could be saved

if just one first-aid technique were applied

prior to getting Veterinary care.

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HOW CAN KNOWING

PET FIRST-AID HELP?

If you learn how to treat your pet for HEAT STROKE…

You can prevent brain damage or death.

If you learn how to bandage a WOUND…

You can stop bleeding and prevent infection.

If you learn how to alleviate CHOKING…

You can prevent your pet from losing consciousness.

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If you learn how to properly induce VOMITING…You can expel POISON from your pet’s system.

If you learn what CAN happen to your pet…

You can prevent many emergencies from ever

happening.

By learning PET FIRST-AID & CPR…

You can help alleviate pain and suffering andSAVE A LIFE!

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ABCs = AIRWAY, BREATHING, CIRCULATIONABCs = AIRWAY, BREATHING, CIRCULATIONTHE THREE EMERGENCY SITUATIONSTHE THREE EMERGENCY SITUATIONS……PetPet’’s Heart & Lungs are working but something is just not right withs Heart & Lungs are working but something is just not right with your dog or cat. He could be unconscious, choking, bleeding,your dog or cat. He could be unconscious, choking, bleeding,

suffering from heat stroke, a seizure, insect/snake bite or digesuffering from heat stroke, a seizure, insect/snake bite or digestive upset.stive upset.

You need to performYou need to perform::

FIRSTFIRST

--AIDAID

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The Heart is working but the lungs have stopped. Your pet couldThe Heart is working but the lungs have stopped. Your pet could have been poisoned, electrocuted, fallen into a pool or sufferehave been poisoned, electrocuted, fallen into a pool or suffered somed some

other trauma. A lifeother trauma. A life--threatening emergency.threatening emergency.

You need to performYou need to perform:: RESCUE BREATHINGRESCUE BREATHING----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The most serious of situations. No pulse and no breath. WithinThe most serious of situations. No pulse and no breath. Within a matter of minutes, irreparable cell damage will occur.a matter of minutes, irreparable cell damage will occur.

You must begin:You must begin: CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATIONCARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION

X

X   X

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PET FIRST-AID MYTH #1

If I knowHuman First-Aid & CPR,

I’m prepared to handle

anything that happens tomy pet.

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NO!PET-SPECIFIC TRAINING

IS NECESSARY BECAUSEANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

LACK OF ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE

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VITALS

Med/Lg Dogs Sm Dogs/Cats

RESPIRATION 10-30 bpm 20-40 bpm

PULSE 70-160 bpm 110-220 bpm

TEMPERATURE 100.4°F - 102.5°F

CAPILLARY REFILL TIME 2 seconds or less

HYDRATION sloppy wet gums

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PET FIRST-AID MYTH #2

Why should I learn?My Veterinarian is my pet’s

health care provider.

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Veterinarians are the experts,but they are usually not on the scene when

something happens to your dog or cat, so YOUmust be able to react quickly, effectively and

confidently to help your pet before professional help is available.

If you have any questions about your pet’s health, seek professional veterinary care immediately! The instructions in this Pet First-Aid Class are designed to

help you keep your pet more comfortable and aid with minor problems when you are unable to get to or are on your way to an animal hospital. They are not

meant to be a substitute for care by a licensed veterinary professional.

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You must work as a

TEAM with your

Veterinarianfor the sake of your

 pets! 

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One of the best ways

to become a teamwith your Veterinarian

is to…

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Weekly

Head-to-Tail

Check-up

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PET FIRST-AID MYTH #3

No need to have a specific

PET FIRST-AID KIT.

You probably have everythingyou need in the

upstairs bathroom, laundry

room & under the kitchen sink.

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Precious time is often wasted looking for the

items we need to help our dogs & cats.BEING PREPARED is the key to helping your

pets live a longer, happier, healthier life!

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TOOLS FOR THE JOB...

YOUR PET FIRST-AID KIT!

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PET FIRST-AID MYTH #4

My dog has a sweet tooth!

Thank God there is an

antidote tochocolate poisoning.

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BE PROACTIVE

Examine your house & yard from your pet’s point-of-view

placing harmful items out of reach.

If your dog is curious, install childproof locks on cabinet

doors.

Read labels and purchase “Pet Friendly” chemicals.

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BE PREPAREDHave phone numbers for your Veterinarian & Poison Control

easily accessible.ASPCA Poison Control Center Hotline (888) 426-4435

Know the weight of your pet to properly administer solutions.

GATHER INFORMATIONDetermine the type of Poison, how much ingested and how

long ago.

Check your pet’s Vitals (temperature, heart rate, respiration,capillary refill time, gum color).

Observe symptoms (difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea,

seizures, bleeding, etc).

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REACT

Read the Poison Label, call your Veterinarian or Poison Control and doas instructed:

Dilute or Induce Vomiting

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RESCUE BREATHING & CPR

ABCs = AIRWAY, BREATHING, CIRCULATION

Step 1

Look, Listen & Feel for breathing.

Step 2

Pull back chin to open airway.

If b th i t l f ll b th i t t il hil h ldi th h t

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If no breath…give two slow full breaths into nostrils while holding mouth shut

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Step 3

Check PULSE at Femoral Artery

Step 4

If no pulse, begin CHEST COMPRESSIONS

5 – 10 – 15

Step 5

Quickly transport to the nearest Veterinarian or Animal Emergency Hospital continuing CPR

on the way as much as possible while staying safe yourself.

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Hand positions for smaller pets.

SKILLS TAUGHT IN A SUNNY DOG INK

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SKILLS TAUGHT IN A SUNNY-DOG INK

PET FIRST-AID & CPR CLASS

Muzzling and Safe Approach of a sick or injured animal

How to Find Your Pet’s Pulse, Respiration, Capillary Refill Time & Hydration

Rescue Breathing & CPR

Bandaging & Splinting TechniquesWhat to do for:

Bloat, Burns, Choking, Constipation, Diarrhea,

Drowning, Electric Shock, Frostbite, Heat Stroke

Poisoning and Seizures

How to handle Snake Bites, Bee Stings, Tick Removal

How to Administer Medications and to use the items in your Pet First-Aid Kit

The importance of developing a GOOD RELATIONSHIP with your VETERINARIANHow to take a more active role in your dog or cat's health & care

Ten Situations that require IMMEDIATE Veterinary Care

An Introduction to Disaster Preparedness

and a whole lot more!

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Helping YOU To Help YOUR Pet!Helping YOU To Help YOUR Pet!Helping YOU To Help YOUR Pet!Helping YOU To Help YOUR Pet!™

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