Red Cross Pet First Aid Book

AP Poll: Most pet owners would perform CPR on pets, but few are ...

Fifty-eight percent of pet owners — 63 percent of dog owners and 53 percent of cat owners — would be at least somewhat likely to perform CPR on their pet in the event of a medical emergency, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll.

Tammy Parks, 52, of Amherst, Mass., has taken a pet first aid class and wouldn’t hesitate to help her 15-year-old mixed breed terriers, Lucy and Julia, or her white fronted Amazon parrot Koko.

“It’s not rocket science. The mechanics are the same as humans,” said Parks, who was an American Red Cross first aid trainer. “Size is the biggest difference.”

In general, though, the poll found few pet owners are prepared to handle pet emergencies. Just 20 percent of pet owners have a pet first aid kit with medical supplies like bandages and ointment in their home, and 54 percent do not have a fire evacuation plan for their pets.

And the survey revealed frequent reporting of dangerous practices that can lead to accidents and injuries. For example, a quarter of pet owners, including 30 percent of dog owners and 22 percent of cat owners, give their pets bones from table scraps, at least sometimes.

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Trick-or-treaters have plenty of options

News Enterprise - Oct 29, 2009

Pet Fair, pet first aid and pet costume contest, 10 am-4 pm, free (First Aid book with CD Rom optional), Red Cross, 405 W. Dixie Ave., E#39;town. and morenbsp;raquo;

November events

GoErie.com - Oct 29, 2009

Pet rescue: Learn first aid for pets, 9 am to 1 pm, American Red Cross Erie Chapter, 4961 Pittsburgh Ave.; $30 per person, includes book and supplies.

Red Cross offers advice for pet owners

Greenwich Post - Oct 17, 2009

The Greenwich Chapter of the American Red Cross has pet products and information to keep pets safe. Pet First Aid Kits contain latex gloves, gauze pads, and morenbsp;raquo;

Red Cross class helps prepare for pet emergencies

TMCnet - Oct 17, 2009

Oct 17, 2009 (The Honolulu Advertiser - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- The Hawaii Red Cross not only gives classes on first aid and

Pet First Aid Course

Alexandria Times - Oct 13, 2009

American Red Cross Alexandria Chapter is offering a pet safety and first aid class October 18 at 10am. Learn how to handle pet emergencies, like injuries

Oct. 24 Clearfield-Jefferson ARC Notes

Gant Daily - Oct 24, 2009

Cat and Dog First Aid: October 28, 2009 at 6pm at the Clearfield Red Cross office. $20.00 for the course and your choice of Cat or Dog First Aid Book and

Area Halloween events

Traverse City Record Eagle - Oct 23, 2009

There will be close to 20 vendor booths with pet-related items, from rescues to clinics to first aid to pet accessories; 378-2000, ext. and morenbsp;raquo;