Meet Wasabi-Chan & Find out What to Do in This Situation

THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP

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Image courtesy of  @SHIMEJIWASABI on Instagram

Perhaps you've seen this image of the tiny kitty named Wasabi-Chan circling the internet. As cute as she looks in her little 'purrito' costume, maybe you didn't know that her stylish getup was created by her rescuer in order to save her life after a crow attack in June.

Her rescuer brought her to an animal hospital and upon learning her injuries, developed these costumes to prevent her from removing her feeding tube so she could receive the necessary nutrition to heal. Don't worry - she's made a speedy recovery!  

So what happens if you find an injured animal or if your own pet gets hurt? See below for the ASPCA's recommendations: 

• Bring the injured animal to your local animal hospital or vet. You can also dial 311 (for NY 5 boroughs) to contact Animal Care and Control
• If your pet is injured, contact your vet or 24 hour emergency animal hospital. Most emergencies require immediate veterinary care - but first aid methods can help you stabilize your pet for transportation, such as:
• If your dog/cat is suffering from external bleeding due to trauma, try elevating and applying pressure to the wound.
• If your dog/cat is choking, place your fingers in his mouth to see if you can remove the blockage.
• If you’re unable to remove the foreign object, perform a modified Heimlich maneuver by giving a sharp rap, which should dislodge the object, to his chest.
• If you suspect your pet has ingested a toxic substance, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435

Still unsure of what to do in case of future emergencies? Contact us today to discuss your emergency plan for your pets at www.bregmanvetgroup.com.