For most pet owners, they are willing to do CPR to their pets by going mouth-to-muzzle in the event of an emergency according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll.

Tammy Parks, 52, of Amherst, Mass., took a pet first aid class and she said that she will not hesitate to help help pets, 15-year-old mixed breed terriers, Lucy and Julia, or Amazon parrot Koko.

Parks said, “It’s not rocket science. The mechanics are the same as humans.” She was an American Red Cross first aid trainer. “Size is the biggest difference.”

Generally, the poll found out that there are a few pet owners who are prepared for emergencies. However, there are only 20% of the pet owners who have pet first aid kit that has medical supplies such as bandages and ointment in their home. Fifty-four percent do not have a fire evacuation plan for their pets.

According to the survey, there have been reports of dangerous practices among pet owners that can lead to accidents and injuries such as giving bones from table scraps to pets.

Sixty-two percent of dog owners and a third of cat owners let their pets ride unrestrained in cars instead of placing them in a special carrier. There are a few pet owners who leave their pets unattended in their vehicles.

The point is, still, most of the pet owners will go the extra mile in order to rescue their pets.

(photo credits: AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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