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First Aid for Cats: How to Safely Remove Foreign Objects

Foreign Objects in Cats: When Not to Pull or Remove Them

Many foreign objects should stay in place until a veterinarian examines the cat. Prevent pulling, licking and further movement, then arrange care.

Foreign Objects in Cats: When Not to Pull or Remove Them

Many foreign objects should stay in place until a veterinarian examines the cat. Prevent pulling, licking and further movement, then arrange care.

How to Treat Snake Bites in Cats: A Guide for Pet Owners

Snake Bites in Cats: Emergency Signs and What to Do

A suspected snake bite in a cat is a veterinary emergency. Keep the cat as still as practical, call an emergency veterinary hospital and transport promptly.

Snake Bites in Cats: Emergency Signs and What to Do

A suspected snake bite in a cat is a veterinary emergency. Keep the cat as still as practical, call an emergency veterinary hospital and transport promptly.

Cat Choking: Identifying the Signs and How to Respond

Cat Choking: How to Recognize an Airway Emergency

A cat that cannot move air, becomes weak or develops pale or blue gums needs immediate veterinary help. Learn the safest response and the limits of at-home action.

Cat Choking: How to Recognize an Airway Emergency

A cat that cannot move air, becomes weak or develops pale or blue gums needs immediate veterinary help. Learn the safest response and the limits of at-home action.

Signs of Shock: How to Recognize and Respond

Signs of Shock: How to Recognize and Respond

Recognize possible shock, call 911 early and support the person safely while monitoring breathing, responsiveness and visible changes.

Signs of Shock: How to Recognize and Respond

Recognize possible shock, call 911 early and support the person safely while monitoring breathing, responsiveness and visible changes.

A close up of someone tilting back the head of a child CPR mannequin.

The ABCs of CPR: Airway, Breathing and Circulation

Understand airway, breathing and circulation as CPR concepts while learning why adult cardiac-arrest response often begins with compressions.

The ABCs of CPR: Airway, Breathing and Circulation

Understand airway, breathing and circulation as CPR concepts while learning why adult cardiac-arrest response often begins with compressions.

First Aid in Extreme Weather: How to Stay Safe

First Aid in Extreme Weather

Prepare for first aid during heat, cold, storms, smoke and outages with responder safety, communication, shelter and early escalation.

First Aid in Extreme Weather

Prepare for first aid during heat, cold, storms, smoke and outages with responder safety, communication, shelter and early escalation.