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April’s ‘Pet First Aid Month’ encourages preparedness among pet owners

March 26th, 2008 Posted in Reptile Pets

Imagine taking your daily morning walk with your dog on your usual route through the park… and only after seeing your pet’s paw bleeding profusely do you notice the scattering of broken glass a few steps behind. What do you do?

Many pet owners are under-prepared to respond to an emergency with their pet. Each year in April, animal-welfare organizations focus on promoting pet first aid, and providing awareness and education to pet owners on how they can be prepared for the unexpected.

“Owning a pet is a full-time job,” said Brent Hinton, PetFirst Healthcare CEO and former director of the Kentucky Humane Society. “It is essential that owners are responsible for the well-being of their furry friends and knowledgeable about basic first-aid procedures.”

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Tags: first aid, furry friend, humane society, Pet, pet owners, welfare