The New Taipei City Department of Animal Health uses the simulation dog pet "Anna" mold to provide each operator with the correct first aid process of pet CPR.

(Photo by reporter Weng Yuhuang)

[Reporter Weng Yuhuang/New Taipei Report] The Animal Protection and Epidemic Prevention Department of New Taipei City, in order to enhance the professional knowledge and epidemic prevention concepts of specific pet owners in New Taipei City, and reduce consumer disputes related to the pet industry, held a specific pet industry education and training at the city government on the 24th. A total of 350 pet shops participated. The Department of Animal Protection also encourages pet stores to obtain pet CPR certification, grasping the gold for 3 minutes can save the life of a fur baby in the first place.

In addition to promoting pet CPR in the community, neighborhood and public sector this year, the Department of Animal Health also invites daily dog ​​and cat pet stores to learn pet CPR technology. Through the simulated dog pet "Anna" mold, each business owner can actually operate pet CPR , After the on-site pressing and inspection of the correct first aid process, after the test is passed, the pet CPR training certificate will be issued immediately.

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Chen Mengxi, a veterinarian from the Animal Protection Department, said that the first aid method is not only applicable to humans, but also to fur babies. It is common for animals to suffer sudden shock due to food choking, drowning, and physical weakness. Hold the gold and perform CPR for 3 minutes. Save the life of Mao Baobao at the first time, strive for more time to be sent to the hospital, and avoid unfortunate accidents. In order to provide a layer of protection for pets, intensive training courses will be held in the near future to encourage pet stores in the jurisdiction to obtain pet CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation training certificates.

Pet CPR operation steps are as follows: the first step is to place the index finger and middle finger on the inner thigh to confirm whether there is breathing and heartbeat; the second step is to open the pet's mouth and pull the tongue down to clear the airway; the third step is to perform artificial respiration and hold the dog's mouth Tight, blow the nose once, then massage the chest 7 times with hands crossed, the pressing parts are on the shoulder blades and ribs, and circulate for 15 to 20 minutes. After the first aid operation (CPR), still send it to the animal hospital for treatment immediately , the Animal Protection Department hopes that the industry's professional knowledge of pets can be improved to a higher level, and consumers can be provided with more professional services.

The New Taipei City Department of Animal Health encourages pet stores to obtain pet CPR certification, grasping the gold for 3 minutes can save the life of a fur baby in the first place.

(Photo by reporter Weng Yuhuang)