Pet CPR + First Aid Certification Manual: Conclusion

Conclusion: Pet CPR and First Aid

If you love your pet and want him/her to live a long and happy life, you should learn what you can to keep your pet healthy. Keeping your pet healthy all starts with keeping good pet hygiene, nutrition, exercise and preventative maintenance (seeing your veterinarian, grooming, cleaning, etc.). Still, sometimes accidents happen. It is our objective to help you understand your pet’s needs better, especially if your pet needs first aid, or you need to perform CPR or if your pet is choking. Quick recognition and administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or first aid is essential to increasing the chance of an optimal outcome. Effective chest compressions are crucial in pet CPR, with a recommended ratio of 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths. Maintaining your pet’s quality of life isn’t just good for your pet, it is good for pet owners! After all, your pet is your best friend and part of your family. Learning pet CPR can potentially save your pet's life in emergency situations.