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How to Help Street Animals — tips, experience, and real actions
Read helpful articles on how to care for homeless animals: what to feed them, how to treat them, how not to cause harm, and what to do in difficult situations.
04.11.25
How to Properly Treat Wounds on Animals
- Quickly assess the wound type and bleeding
- Ensure safety for you and the animal
- Clean gently with saline or clean water
- Use vet‑approved antiseptics; avoid harsh chemicals
- Bandaging basics to protect the wound
- Signs of infection and when to see a vet
- First aid kit checklist for wounds
- Special cases: bites, deep punctures, embedded objects
03.11.25
How to Recognize Signs of Dehydration
- What dehydration means for animals
- Key signs in dogs, cats and small pets
- Simple at-home checks: gums and skin test
- Immediate measures you can take before the vet visit
- How puppies, kittens and small mammals differ
- Prevention tips for hot weather and illness
- When to seek urgent veterinary care
02.11.25
What to Do If an Animal Won't Drink Water
- Signs that a pet is not drinking enough
- Quick checks: bowl, water, environment
- Gentle ways to encourage drinking
- Specific tips for cats, dogs and small pets
- What not to do
- When to see a veterinarian
- Prevention and community support
01.11.25
How to Introduce Solid Food to Kittens
- When to start weaning
- Preparing food and bowls
- Step-by-step introduction
- Frequency and portion sizes
- Choosing safe foods
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Signs to see a vet
- How shelters and volunteers can help
31.10.25
How to Help Your Pet When Moving Abroad
- Prepare veterinary documents and health certificates
- Learn import and quarantine rules of the destination
- Update vaccinations and register a microchip
- Choose the right carrier and transport method
- Book flights or transfers in advance
- Plan the pet's comfort and gradual adaptation
- Arrange temporary local contacts or shelters
- Create a travel checklist for documents and items
30.10.25
How to Feed a Pregnant Dog or Cat
- Consult a veterinarian before changing diet
- Choose nutritious, easily digestible food
- Increase calories gradually in late pregnancy
- Consider switching to puppy/kitten food slowly
- Offer small, frequent meals and fresh water
- Use supplements only under vet guidance
- Monitor weight, appetite and behavior
- Prepare a quiet whelping/nesting area
29.10.25
What to do if an animal gets tangled in a net
- Assess the situation from a safe distance
- Stay calm and prioritise personal safety
- Prepare gloves, blanket, and cutting tools
- Free airways first, then limbs and body
- If injured or in shock — seek veterinary care
- When to call professionals or volunteers
- How to prevent future incidents: store and mark nets
- Community actions: report and organise clean-ups
- After rescue: monitor and provide care
28.10.25
How to Help Animals with Burns
- Ensure the scene is safe before approaching the animal.
- Cool the burn with running, lukewarm water; avoid ice.
- Don’t apply oils, butter, or human ointments without veterinary advice.
- Cover the wound with a clean dressing to reduce infection risk.
- Keep the animal calm and limit movement.
- Seek veterinary care for large, deep, chemical or electrical burns.
- Give only safe first-aid measures when immediate vet care isn't possible.
- Share prevention tips with other pet owners in your community.
27.10.25
How to Foster a Pet During an Owner's Vacation
- Prepare: meet the owner and learn the pet's routine
- Pack essentials: food, meds, favorite items
- Introduce the pet gradually and follow routines
- Ensure safety: health checks and emergency contacts
- Agree communication and responsibilities
- Discuss compensation and expenses
- Plan the handover back to the owner
- Have an emergency action plan
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