National Animal Safety and Protection Month was created by the PALS Foundation and is celebrated every October. Being proactive and creating plans to keep pets safe in an emergency are a critical part of being a pet parent. It's something we should be doing every day,...
This past weekend, we honored and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Memorial Day is an excellent opportunity to reflect on the precious freedom we enjoy today. As we commemorate this important holiday, we'd like to...
There was recently a coyote sighting in our neighborhood. Sadly, a local dog was fatally attacked in the Tabb area of Yorktown last week. Our heartfelt condolences go out to our neighbors that lost their beloved dog in such a traumatic and unexpected way. As both pet...
When building a Pet First Aid Kit, it’s important to consider the species of the pets in your home and where the kit will be kept. Many pet parents with multi-species homes will create one kit for their dog, one for their cat, etc. Each species will need different items because fur, feathers, and other anatomical features vary. Where the kit will be kept is also an important consideration.
Kids under 5 years old will be much too young for formal first aid training. Most of them don’t understand the concept of infection or injury until closer to 5-years-old. At these ages, children know how to spot a “boo-boo” and want to put a cute Band-Aid on everything, but that may not serve them in terms of pet first aid and CPR.
The first thing most professional pet care providers do is get certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. It is, of course, the responsible thing to do when caring for pets professionally. The reality is, however, that most pets that experience injuries, illnesses, or emergencies will be in the care of their owners when these events happen. For this reason, we highly encourage pet first aid training for pet parents.