The Weekly Yip
Are You Ready for a Pet Emergency?
Learning pet first aid is an important part of emergency preparedness for dog lovers.
Dog lovers, picture this: You’re watching your dog do zoomies around your yard when suddenly he begins shrieking and limping, then falls to the ground, still making the most gut-wrenching sounds you’ve ever heard. Do you have any idea what to do in order to be the utmost help to your best friend until you reach the twenty-four-hour emergency veterinary clinic? Years ago, I found myself in just such a position. Although the pet first aid course I had taken over a year before had left much to be desired, once I came to my senses, I was at least able to fashion a muzzle out of an ace bandage to prevent my dog from biting the hands that were there to help him into my van so he could be rushed to the emergency pet medical center. I wish I had …
Bette Yip
10:03 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Oh, that's a great point! Thank you! Here's are the ones I know of: Vetcision Precision Specialty Care 293 2nd Ave. (Bear Hill Rd), Waltham, MA (781) 810-1010 www.vetcision.com Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital 20 Cabot Road Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 932-5802 www.intownmassvet.com Angell Animal Medical Center -- Boston 350 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130 (617) 522-7282 www.mspca.… more ›