To check pulse, you can often feel the heart beat by placing your hand on the chest behind the front legs, or by feeling for a pulse along the inside of the back upper leg. The animal's color can be assessed by looking at the gums or tongue, and the respiration rate can usually be observed by watching the chest. If your pet does become sick or injured, it is always best to contact your veterinarian . However, in an emergency, or if you are away from home hiking or traveling, having a simple first aid kit on hand and knowing how to use it could save your pet pain or further injuries. Always check with your veterinarian to see if it is safe to give a medication to your pet.
Hemostats are like fine locking pliers or clamps.
They are excellent for grabbing onto things like sticks, thorns, ticks, or anything else that may be caught in your pet's mouth or skin. A low temperature can indicate a very sick animal or hypothermia. In either case it is very important to warm the animal. A high temperature can indicate infection or hyperthermia. Temperatures above 106 or 107 degrees can cause brain damage to your pet.