Friday, April 17, 2015

It's Pet First Aid Month and There's an App for That!

Dr. Oz the Terrier here (have you missed me?!?) reminding you that April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month

Dr. Oz the Terrier finds great app for Pet First Aid

This month is a great opportunity for pet parents to learn how to keep their pets safe and protected and healthy.  You can brush up on tips from the American Red Cross and even sign up for a Pet First Aid class!  However, Ma and I came across the American Red Cross' Pet First Aid app for iPhone (and Android) and it's pretty cool.

American Red Cross Pet First Aid app for iPhone and Android

You can plug in all your pet's information as well as your vet's phone number, just in case.  You can also Learn about different First Aid steps for:

  • Checking ABC's (Airway, Breathing, Circulation);
  • Bleeding;
  • Burns;
  • Choking;
  • CPR; and so much more.

The App also helps you locate the nearest Pet Hospital based off your current location, so long as you have Location Services on.  It will also help you locate Pet-Friendly Hotels in case of evacuation.

The App seems pretty handy, providing a pet parent with both learning opportunity as well as emergency assessment and animal hospital locations.

How much Pet First Aid does your pet parent know?  Do you think this App by the American Red Cross would help them keep you healthy and safe?



17 comments:

  1. Great advice DOCTOR Oz
    (If you wuz my Vet man I wouldn't mind going at all!)
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  2. Yes we agree great advice. Have a fabulous Friday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  3. that's a great app, I specially like that they show you the way to the next dogtor, so you get help wherever you are. That's pawesome! Great post Dr. Oz!!!
    easy rider

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  4. We're gonna have to put that on mom's phone!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  5. We need a first aid kit!
    Lily & Edward

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  6. We also wish our Frankenvet looked like you OZ....you would give better treats.
    stella rose

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  7. Mom had lots of first aid when she was a flight attendant, and she has had some dog first aid, but the app might help although she is more apt to call for help if she has her phone with her.

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  8. That looks really cool Oz! I already know a lot about pet first aid, but it never hurts to brush up you skills!

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  9. Thanks Oz, I'm gonna have to get that one!

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  10. OZ I ALWAYS MISS SEEING YOUR HANDSOME FACE.
    REMEMBER TO PACE YOURSELF IN THE MARATHON TOMORROW AND STAY HYDRATED AT ONE OF MY MANY WATERING HOLES
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  11. its always a good thing to be prepared - we just finished putting together our summer first aid kit that we always carry in the car with us

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  12. It sounds like a great app! I like that it will locate the nearest pet hospital.

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  13. Hi Dr. Oz, missed you much. I heard about the red cross app last week after that tornado in IL. I will have to install it. Thanks for the shout out and reminder.

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  14. Thanks, Oz! I am about to enter the 21st century and get my first smartphone. I will get that app!

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  15. I am downloading the app now...it seems like something every pet parent should have. I took a first aid course once but it was quite a few years ago, and you kind of forget things if you never get to put them into practice (though I'm glad I haven't needed them!). Thanks for sharing, Dr. Oz!

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  16. Oh my gosh, u are so cute! Good advice too. :)

    Luv,

    Angel Keisha and Murphy the Poodle

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  17. Interesting app for sure! I'll be checking it out. Nice to see you again D. Oz :)
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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