If you own an iPhone or iTouch, there's a very cool application that's worth downloading to your device. It's called Pet First Aid, by Jive Media LLC, and it covers virtually every emergency situation you and your pet may encounter.
I discovered the app last week, although it was added to Apple's iPhone lineup about a month ago. It's not going to replace a visit to your vet, but it will help if you find your dog or cat in a medical emergency such as choking, drowning or poisoning. I haven't gone through the entire application yet (there's a ton of information, including images and videos), but I've found some interesting basic information such as taking your pet's vital signs when he's healthy (pulse, temperature, breathing rate) so that you can determine if he's ill or in need of immediate health if you notice a change in his disposition.
The app costs $4.99, which is somewhat expensive compared to most others in Apple's iTunes Store, but it's well worth it if you ever worry what to do in an emergency. I've found myself looking up possible situations that I've already faced with my dogs such as bites and bee stings. You can also record important medical information on your pet, including vaccinations and vet contact information.
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