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

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Your Pet’s Safety Comes First

At Pet Sitting 4 Comfort® (PS4C), we don’t just love pets—we’re trained to protect them.
Our team is PetTech® CPR & First Aid Certified, Fear Free Certified®, and follows emergency response protocols recognized by PSI and NAPPS.

Whether it’s a simple cut, a sudden seizure, or heatstroke during summer walks—we’re ready to act.

What Counts as a Pet Emergency?

Understanding warning signs can make all the difference.

Vital Signs to Watch:

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

• Temperature: 100.4°F–102.5°F

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

• Gums: Healthy = pink. Pale, yellow, or blue = concern.

• Capillary Refill Time: 1.5–2 seconds

Life-Threatening Emergencies:

• Not breathing or unconscious

• Seizures over 5 minutes or multiple episodes

• Choking or airway blockage

• Severe trauma or bleeding

• Poison ingestion (chocolate, meds, plants, etc.)

Urgent but Not Critical:

• Limping or mobility issues

• Vomiting or diarrhea with behavior changes

• Allergic reactions or insect stings

• Heatstroke or hypothermia

Emergency Response Protocols

We always prioritize safety first—for your pet and ourselves.

CPR Steps (Per PetTech®):

1. Ensure the area is safe.

2. Check responsiveness: call name + gentle tap.

3. Open airway, remove visible obstructions.

4. Give rescue breaths: every 4–6 sec (dogs), 3–5 sec (cats).

5. Begin compressions: 30 compressions to 2 breaths

   • Use fingers for small pets, hands for large dogs

6. Continue until revived or help arrives.

First Aid for Common Issues:

• Bleeding: Apply pressure for 3–5 min. Do NOT remove objects.

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

• Heatstroke: Cool with wet towels. Stop once body temp reaches 103°F.

• Poisoning: Call ASPCA (888-426-4435) or Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661)

• Seizures: Time it. Clear space. Comfort post-episode. Seek vet if over 5 min.