On the scene
This is the very first thing you should do if you find an injured animal
Ensure your own safety
This popular human painkiller is extremely toxic to cats, damaging their red blood cells.
Acetaminophen/Tylenol
This tight wrap is used to hold a bandage in place without sticking to fur
vet wrap or self-adhering bandage
A cat is holding one paw up and crying, unable to put weight on it after jumping off a shelf
fracture or ligament injury
The degree an emergency veterinarian must earn
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, DVM
For a bleeding wound, you should apply direct pressure with one of these
Clean cloth or gauze pad
This sweetener, common in sugar-free gum, is highly toxic to dogs
Xylitol
This machine takes detailed internal images to help vets find broken bones, blockages, or foreign objects
x-ray machine
A dog is smacking its lips, drooling excessively, and acting lethargic after getting into the trash
toxin exposure or food poisoning
This specialist is to animals what a surgeon is to humans
board-certified veterinary surgeon
If you suspect a broken bone, you should not try to apply one of these
A splint
These spring flowers, including Tulips and Daffodils, are toxic to pets, especially the bulbs
lilies? Note: Lilies are the most dangerous, but accept other bulbs
Vets use this loud, cone-shaped device to listen to an animal's heart and lungs
stethoscope
A puppy is seizuring after eating a dark, baked good
chocolate toxicity
The emotional toll of working in a high-stress, high-sadness environment has this two-word name
compassion fatigue
This common household item should NEVER be given to a vomiting or seizuring animal
Human medication
The most common sign of antifreeze (ethylene glycol) poisoning in its early stages
acting drunk or wobbly
This multi-parameter monitor tracks heart rate, oxygen levels, blood pressure, and temperature all at once
vital signs monitor
A dog is panting heavily, has bright red gums, and is weak on a hot day
heatstroke
These veterinary professionals are the "nurses" of the animal world, crucial in an ER
veterinary technicians
The "ABC" of first aid stands for Airway, Breathing, and this
Circulation
This organization's phone number and website should be bookmarked for any poison emergency
ASPCA; aka Animal Poison Control Center
This device delivers an electric shock to the heart to try and restart it or correct a fatal rhythm
defibrillator
A cat is breathing with its mouth open, a sign of this life-threatening condition
respiratory distress or congestive heart failure
Besides medical knowledge, this skill is vital for vets to communicate clearly with worried pet owners
empathy or communication skills