Common Pet Toxins

Common Pet Toxins

A number of plants are poisonous to pets. These can cause serious illness and even death in some cases. It’s therefore important to check the safety of any plants before giving your pets access to them. Chocolate The more cocoa in the chocolate, the more toxic....
Artificial Respiration

Artificial Respiration

To be used if your pet is not breathing Check and remove any obvious obstructions in the mouth or throat Gently pull the tongue out of the mouth as far as it will go to clear the airway Gently hold the pet’s mouth and cup your hands around the nose and lips to create...
Checking Vital Signs

Checking Vital Signs

Breathing Lay the pet on their right side and watch for 15 seconds to see if the chest rises indicating your pet is breathing. Heart Beat While your pet is lying on their right hand side, tuck their left foreleg up into their body; where the elbow touches the chest...