eBook Contents.
Know your dog: recognise illness, changes in behaviour, and which behaviours could indicate life threatening problems.
Checking for a pulse: where to place your fingers, how to count the BPM(beats per minute).
Keep yourself and dog safe: exercising caution, how to muzzle your dog, making a makeshift muzzle, and how to transport your dog.
How to help a choking dog: recognise the signs, helping different dog sizes, using the Heimlich Manoeuvre, and when to call the vet.
Administering CPR on dogs: when to do CPR, how to administer CPR, calling the vet.
Written by Emma Hammett, RN, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life, with input from veterinary professionals.
When to call a vet immediately
If your dog is not breathing, unconscious, or bleeding heavily.
After any CPR attempt, severe burn, suspected poisoning, or seizure/choking lasting more than 5 minutes.
If you’re unsure, call a vet. First aid supports but doesn’t replace professional care.
