Pet First Aid Application for IPhone and IPod Touch

Hi Everyone - vacation in Australia is over. I’m now in Tanggu China working and have better internet access at the hotel. I will post some pictures here at the blog - unfortunately the Chinese government have Facebook blocked and I can’t get there to put my Australia pictures up!

I just found this new Pet First Aid IPod/Iphone application online and wanted to let you know about it as it is developed by a fellow Pet Tech instructor.  If you have attended a Pet Tech class or have yet to make it to one but have an Ipod or IPhone try out this application and let me know what you think.  Unfortunately my Iphone is still in the hands of my sitter Tina who is taking pet sitting calls so I can’t try it myself.  Here is all the info from the Live Jive website:

INTRODUCING THE PET FIRST AID MOBILE APPLICATION, YOUR FIRST STOP FOR CRITICALLY IMPORTANT PET INFORMATION.

Pet First Aid is at your fingertips with detailed articles, video, and illustrations to help you care for your dog or cat. Record your pet’s vital medical information to ensure their veterinarian is never more than a touch away, and your pet will never miss another vaccination. 

In addition, Pet First Aid allows you to save vital medical information for all your pets. Easily record their vaccinations, identifications, veterinarian contact info, medications, allergies & conditions, and any other notes for reference when visiting the veterinarian

Your four-legged family members rely on you for their care, so be prepared 24/7 for a medical emergency. From cuts and impalement, to choking and CPR, Pet First Aid is at your fingertips with detailed articles, video, and illustrations to help you care for your dog or cat. Record your pet’s vital medical information to ensure their veterinarian is never more than a touch away, and your pet will never miss another vaccination.

Pet First Aid is loaded with detailed videos and step-by-step illustrations so you’ll know exactly what to do when caring for your pet. Videos include: restraint, muzzling, CPR, bandaging, and many more. All articles, videos, and illustrations are bundled with the application for offline or wilderness access.

Featuring dozens of articles, including:

  • Bleeding
  • Poisoning
  • Drowning
  • Rescue Breathing & CPR
  • Giving Medicine
  • Muzzling
  • Restraining
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Bites & Stings
  • Burns
  • Fractures & Sprains
  • Heat & Cold Injuries
  • and many more…
What about owning a pet business?

Owning a pet business does not guarantee you success, but it is generally not difficult to set up your own pet business adn many who own pet businesses love the hard working lifestyle and the closeness to pets. You will have to compete with those who may be better trained, may have lower cost structures and those who “pretend” to have your skills and experience when they do not. (eg not all those who advertise themselves as groomers are actually Groomers).

Essential skills for working with dogs

There are also key skills that all dog industry professionals should possess. Here are some of the most critical skills and abilities for those hoping to work with dogs professionally: Basic Dog Handling and Training Skills, ability to recognize behavioral signals.

Safety tips for working with animals

Animals can be somewhat unpredictable when they are under stress or in an unfamiliar environment, like when they visit the veterinary office or the grooming salon, so it is important to be attentive and stay aware of the animal you are handling at all times.