Catty1
05-29-2008, 09:57 PM
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Pets get helping hand
calgary.ctv.ca
POSTED AT 6:39 PM Thursday, May 29
Calgary firefighters are now trained, and better equipped, for animal emergencies.
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Crews now have access to oxygen masks designed specifically for cats and dogs.
Firefighters have also been trained in pet CPR and oxygen delivery. “They are so similar [to human delivery] that they really don’t have to learn anything new,” says veterinarian Dr. Danny Joffe. “Compressions and breathes, per minute, they are the same in dogs as they are in people.”
CPR and oxygen could help save a pet’s life if they have suffered smoke inhalation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
“Dogs are part of the family, and humans are still our priority, but pets are family members too,” says firefighter Paul Aziz when asked why the Calgary Fire Department would invest in the equipment.
All fire trucks, and rescue boats, are now equipped with pet oxygen maskers, animal crates and leashes.
Pets get helping hand
calgary.ctv.ca
POSTED AT 6:39 PM Thursday, May 29
Calgary firefighters are now trained, and better equipped, for animal emergencies.
http://calgary.ctv.ca/archives/CFCNPlus/images/20080529/petsthurs/FirefighterDogOxygen.jpg
Crews now have access to oxygen masks designed specifically for cats and dogs.
Firefighters have also been trained in pet CPR and oxygen delivery. “They are so similar [to human delivery] that they really don’t have to learn anything new,” says veterinarian Dr. Danny Joffe. “Compressions and breathes, per minute, they are the same in dogs as they are in people.”
CPR and oxygen could help save a pet’s life if they have suffered smoke inhalation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
“Dogs are part of the family, and humans are still our priority, but pets are family members too,” says firefighter Paul Aziz when asked why the Calgary Fire Department would invest in the equipment.
All fire trucks, and rescue boats, are now equipped with pet oxygen maskers, animal crates and leashes.