Pet First Aid: How To’s and Resources by Dr. Kim Anderka BSc DVM, Ilderton Pet Hospital Many situations can occur where your beloved pet is ill, injured or in need of urgent care. A basic knowledge of first aid and knowing when and where to call for help can be essential during these times. Examples of emergencies include situations like bite and fight wounds, bleeding, trauma, a fracture or broken leg, severe vomiting and diarrhea, heat stroke, collapse, shock, seizures, trouble breathing or trouble urinating. First, it is important to keep a relationship with a veterinary clinic, so you have someone to call when you need help. Your veterinary team will generally see you during their office hours for urgent care and will have resources to provide after-hours care options such as urgent care centers, and telemedicine. Keep these important numbers close to your phone with other emergency numbers. Emergency and first aid kits can be very helpful and can be acquired from your veterinarian, as well as online from trusted organizations such as St. John’s Ambulance, Canadian Safety Supplies, ASPCA and even Amazon. A first aid kit should include supplies such as gloves, basic wound dressing and bandaging materials, gauze, scissors, tweezers and tonguedepressors, flea energy. They love wrestling with each other, trying to escape to the outdoors, bothering their rabbit sister and of course lounging. Buttercup has come a long way since she was first rescued and is a very sweet girl who loves batting things around, and off every surface she can. Tyson is your typical orange cat who is crazy, a bit feisty and when he feels like it enjoys a good cuddle on the couch. “Our mom loves us so much and loves showing us off to everyone who wants to see or listen!” Proud Fur Parents: Paisley, Shawn and Karen Krug the Community Breakfast Program. The organization is keeping tabs on the Victoria bridge reconstruction on Ridout, currently out to tender, and noted that the redevelopment of Wharncliffe and Horton will have substantial impacts on the community in near future. Expansion of the Heritage Conservation District is also something that will be studied. Keep watch on the OSCO Facebook page for updates on the Chili Cook-Off planned (pandemic permitting) for February, Gathering on the Green in June, Jazz & Blues in August and Halloween in October. Meet Buttercup and Tyson. Buttercup is a beautiful four- year and eight-month-old “Be sure to get your Christmas Tree December 4th. Enjoy Christmas in the Village and the Christmas Market back this year!” said Margaret. Bengal/Tabby mix rescue from a lab, and Tyson is a handsome one-year and eleven-month-old Orange Tabby who was a stray. They both are full of love and OSCOR Award to Gemmell Neilson OSCO recognized volun- teer Gemmell Neilson for her coordination of volunteers for the Christmas Trees sales for a number of years. Gemmell also welcomes Vendors to the Gathering on the Green each year. She is also a volunteer for Museum London. A lover of rescue dogs and you will frequently see her walking dogs for neighbours. Thank you, Gemmell!
Your Local Furry Friends! We all love our pets, big or small, and this new Pets of the Month page will allow you to make them a star for a month! To have your pet featured in the magazine, please send a photo and a brief description of your furry family friend to tami@villagerpublications.com
Meet Sadie, a rescue who is just over four months old. She is full of energy and can be an absolute menace, although when she finally relaxes, she enjoys cuddling on the couch with her people. She has not yet learned how to get along with her fur siblings, two cats named Buttercup and Tyson, and a rabbit named Elfie, although she is working towards being friends. She loves to run around and play with her toys,
combs and tick removal twisters, a thermometer, sterile saline, syringes and antiseptic soap or wipes. First aid resources can be printed in a booklet or kept on your personal device library to access easily. Pet First Aid courses are available through several organizations to help you deal with emergencies while en route to an urgent care centre. Helpful resources to learn first aid and provide training can be and mealtimes are her favourite time of all. Although she keeps us on our toes, we are happy to have her as part of our family! Fur Parent: Paisley, Shawn and Karen Krug
found at the following links: ● veterinarypartner.vin.com ● sja.ca/en/training/home-family/pet-first-aid ● kurgo.com/first-aid-guide-download
Stay prepared and while we hope these resources are not needed, it is always best to be ready for any situation for our furry family members.
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