Pet First Aid & CPR: How We Keep Your Pets Safe

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At Pet Sitting 4 Comfort® (PS4C), your pet’s safety is our top priority—especially in emergencies. We’re certified in PetTech® CPR & First Aid, trained in Fear Free® Handling, and follow industry best practices from PSI, and NAPPS.

What Counts as a Pet Emergency?

Recognizing the signs can save lives. We’re trained to spot:

Vital Signs to Monitor

• Heart Rate: 60–140 bpm (dogs), 140–250 bpm (cats)

• Temperature: 100.4°F–102.5°F

• Breathing: 10–30 breaths/min (dogs), 20–30/min (cats)

• Gums: Pink is healthy. Pale, yellow, or blue? That’s a red flag.

• Capillary Refill Time: 1.5–2 seconds

Life-Threatening Emergencies

• Not breathing or unresponsive

• Seizures over 5 minutes or repeated episodes

• Choking or blocked airway

• Severe bleeding or trauma

• Poison ingestion or toxic exposure

Urgent But Not Life-Threatening

• Limping, vomiting, or diarrhea with behavior changes

• Heatstroke or hypothermia

• Allergic reactions or insect stings

Emergency Response Protocols

We prioritize safety—yours and the pet’s—before delivering care.

CPR (Per PetTech® Protocols):

1. Ensure area is safe. Approach calmly.

2. Check responsiveness (name call, gentle tap).

3. Open airway. Remove visible obstructions.

4. Rescue breaths: Every 4–6 sec (dogs), 3–5 sec (cats).

5. Chest compressions: 30 compressions to 2 breaths

   • Use fingers for small pets, hands for larger dogs

6. Repeat until the pet revives or help arrives

First Aid for Common Emergencies:

• Bleeding: Apply firm pressure for 3+ minutes. Don’t remove embedded objects.

• Choking: Tilt head downward, give back blows. Begin CPR if unresponsive.

• Heatstroke: Move to shade, apply cool (not cold) towels. Stop cooling at 103°F.

• Poisoning: Contact ASPCA (888-426-4435) or Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661). Do not induce vomiting unless instructed.

• Seizures: Clear space, time the seizure, comfort afterward. Transport if over 5 minutes.

What We Carry in Our First Aid Kit

• Gauze, medical tape, antiseptic spray

• Digital thermometer (rectal use)

• Gloves, saline rinse, flashlight

• Muzzle or gauze strips

• Clean towel

• Vet-approved Benadryl (1–2 mg/lb) when pre-authorized

Kit is checked and restocked monthly per PetTech guidelines