# Pet First Aid: — Learn pet first aid

> Pet first aid guide with videos, quizzes, and emergency vet locator. (iPhone/iPad app by American Red Cross.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-first-aid/id780415389 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [American Red Cross](https://appshunter.io/developer/529160694)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.21/5 from 71 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-first-aid/id780415389/reviews.md

## What is Pet First Aid?

**"One of 5 most purr-fect apps for Cat Lovers" (04/29/2014) - Mobile FOMO**
**"8 Cool Tools for Gadget - Loving Pet People" (04/23/2014) - Good Housekeeping**
**"App could be a lifesaver for beloved four legged companions" (02/04/2014) - Times News**
**"We just used the NEW @redcross Pet FA App while at the #darbyfire response! Awesome! #gamechanging" (01/16/2014) - Red Paw Emergency Relief Team**
**"Your cat is wheezing and coughing. A car just hit your dog. Don't panic. The American Red Cross has a 99-cent app to help." (01/27/2014) The Ledger.com**
**"One of 5 most purr-fect apps for Cat Lovers" (04/29/2014) - Mobile FOMO**
**"8 Cool Tools for Gadget - Loving Pet People" (04/23/2014) - Good Housekeeping**
**"App could be a lifesaver for beloved four legged companions" (02/04/2014) - Times News**
**"We just used the NEW @redcross Pet FA App while at the #darbyfire response! Awesome! #gamechanging" (01/16/2014) - Red Paw Emergency Relief Team**
**"Your cat is wheezing and coughing. A car just hit your dog. Don't panic. The American Red Cross has a 99-cent app to help." (01/27/2014) The Ledger.com**
**"There is a new app on the market that is allowing pet owners to be potential life savers." (01/15/2014) - WMBF News** 

The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app puts veterinary advice for everyday emergencies in the palm of your hand. With videos, interactive quizzes, and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know Pet First Aid. 

Features:

• Respond to pet emergencies with “how to” videos for the common and stressful emergency situations inclusive of size specific CPR techniques.
• Learn first aid steps for over 25 common pet situations through a combination of text, video and images, in addition to identifying common toxic substances.
• Locate your nearest emergency vet hospital or pet-friendly hotels.
• Customize multiple pet profiles and set veterinary appointments.
• Interactive quizzes allow you to earn badges that you can share with your friends along with a picture of your pet. 
• Programmable veterinary contact number to be available when needed throughout the app.
• Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through everyday emergencies in the palm of your hand.
• Early warning sign checker for preventive care.
• Prepare and protect your pet’s health with advice on administering medication, time to say goodbye, behavioral help and how to act in a disaster situation.
• Convenient toggle between cat and dog content.

## Key features

- Step-by-step emergency guides
- How-to videos for pet CPR
- First aid for over 25 pet situations
- Identify toxic substances
- Locate emergency vets
- Multiple pet profiles
- Interactive quizzes and badges

## What do users think of Pet First Aid?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great information for emergencies
- 👍 Handy for quick reference
- 👍 Useful for identifying symptoms
- 👍 Vet and hotel finders are helpful
- 👍 Easy to switch between dog/cat info
- 👍 Pet records stored on phone
- 👍 Good basic resource
- 👍 Informative and to the point
- 👍 Comprehensive and free
- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 👍 Well-organized and informative
- 👍 Helpful for first-time pet owners
- 👍 Good for basic concerns
- 👍 Easy to understand format
- 👍 Life saver in emergencies
- 👍 Well worth the download

**Cons**

- 👎 App not updated
- 👎 Lacks credibility
- 👎 Content is mostly for dogs
- 👎 Not iPad friendly
- 👎 Assumes all pets are dogs
- 👎 Limited pet information fields
- 👎 Dangerous advice mentioned
- 👎 Reverts to dog section
- 👎 Unclear emergency classification
- 👎 Lacks videos and illustrations
- 👎 Inconsistent quiz scoring
- 👎 Vet finder has distance errors
- 👎 Lacks index for quick reference
- 👎 Missing common pet issues (e.g., ear itching)
- 👎 Some advice is common sense
- 👎 Not helpful for exotic pets
- 👎 Some advice may be outdated
- 👎 Does not work on all iPads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- CPR quiz scoring is incorrect
- App reverts to dog section upon reopening
- Vet finder has inaccurate distance information
- App does not work on all iPads
- Tests are not working/scoring correctly

**Most requested features**

- Update the app
- Add videos showing techniques
- Allow sending feedback from within the app
- Add a 'foods to avoid' section for dogs and cats
- Show local vets
- Add information on diarrhea
- Include a section on pet fever
- Add more pet information fields (birthdate, breed, medical conditions, cautions, photo)
- Add information for rabbits and other animals
- Add summer and winter tips that are accessible year-round
- Add illustrations and explicit instructions
- Add a section on ear itching
- Add an index for quick reference
- Add videos on bandaging and tick removal
- Improve iPad compatibility
- Allow easy sharing of pet/vet info with family
- Separate apps for cat vs. dog

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-first-aid/id780415389/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Dark Icon Not Working on iPad

*2026-05-21, version 2.8.2*

Please fix

### 3/5 — Needs Update

*2025-11-18, version 2.8.1*

This app hasn’t been updated. Are there plans to update it as the others have?

### 5/5 — Must have app for pet owners

*2025-11-02, version 2.8.1*

I had this app downloaded but hardly browsed to see how much information has been made available on it. When my dog woke me up at night gagging and pacing with a bloated stomach, I used this app and got to ease her suffering within a few hours of the onset of symptoms. Thanks for such a great app!

### 1/5 — No

*2025-08-19, version 2.8.1*

Awful app, zero credibility

### 5/5 — Great App! Easy to Use

*2025-02-05, version 2.8.1*

*Disclaimer this app is meant to help buy a little extra time in emergencies. It should not be used as a replacement to veterinarian care only as an addition to professional clinic medical care. Anyways, I love how simple it is to switch between Dog and Cat First Aid information, and the emergency section is super handy for any urgent issues that might come up. The pet records I've set up are always at my fingertips, thanks to having them stored on my phone. The vet hospital and hotel finders are excellent resources for pet owners on the go. All in all, I highly recommend downloading this app for anyone who travels with pets.

### 1/5 — City the Kitty nonprofit

*2024-09-27, version 2.8.1*

The Red Cross is using AAHA.org on this Pet First Aid app and AAHA is one of the last big veterinary organizations that allows declawing in their hospitals.  The Red Cross has humane options with ethical companies who have banned this barbaric cat cruelty like VCA, Banfield, Petco, Petsmart, Mission vet partners, Ethos, and more.  Be better Red Cross and stop using a company like AAHA who puts profits over the welfare of innocent cats. Citythekitty.org

### 1/5 — Pet? Should be Dog firstaid

*2023-03-03, version 2.7.0*

This app name is misleading all the content in the app is about dog.

I have a cat, this app is totally useless 

So disappointing

### 5/5 — Great app! Just needs to be updated for iPad

*2022-06-10, version 2.6.0*

Thank you for the app. Please update for both iPhone and iPad.

### 5/5 — A Need To Know

*2021-10-22, version 2.5.2*

When my son lost his dog to bloat and torsion it was something we knew very very little about. In fact, it was just in passing by a friend that we heard about it before our Bella passed! We love our dogs (with my children’s and my dog) we have a total of dogs. So, being the mom that I just wanted to learn all I could to ever help them if I can. They are our family too! It’s been a blessing to learn things I didn’t know! Thank You!

### 2/5 — NOT IPAD FRIENDLY

*2021-05-29, version 2.5.0*

It would. have been nice for this app to be like most, if not all of the Red cross apps, that are ipad friendly, and can be used in landscape mode. This app isnt. I hope they will fix this.

## Frequently asked questions about Pet First Aid

### What does the Pet First Aid app do?

The app provides veterinary advice for everyday pet emergencies. It offers step-by-step instructions, "how-to" videos for common emergency situations including CPR, and information on first aid for over 25 common pet issues. It also helps users identify toxic substances and locate nearby emergency vet hospitals.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include videos for pet CPR, first aid steps for numerous situations, identification of toxic substances, a locator for emergency vets, customizable pet profiles, interactive quizzes to earn badges, and programmable vet contact numbers. It also offers an early warning sign checker and advice for administering medication and disaster situations.

### How much does the Pet First Aid app cost?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for a one-time purchase of 99 cents. There are no mentions of subscriptions or in-app purchases for additional content or features.

### Is this app compatible with both cats and dogs?

Yes, the app is designed to assist with both cat and dog emergencies. It features a convenient toggle to switch between content specific to cats and dogs, ensuring relevant advice for each type of pet.

### When would I use the Pet First Aid app?

You would use this app in various pet emergency situations, such as when your pet is wheezing, coughing, or has been injured. It's also useful for learning preventive care, administering medication, understanding behavioral help, and preparing for disaster situations to protect your pet's health.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.2 — 2026-02-23

We’re always making changes and improvements to The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app. In this release, we have done some general maintenance and bug fixes.

### 2.8.1 — 2024-01-17

We’re always making changes and improvements to this app. In this release, we have done some general maintenance and bug fixes.

### 2.8 — 2023-09-26

We’re always making changes and improvements to this app. In this release, we have done some general maintenance and bug fixes.

### 2.7.1 — 2023-06-21

We're always making improvements to the Pet First Aid app. In this release, we've fixed some bugs and completed general maintenance.

### 2.7.0 — 2022-11-14

We're always making improvements to the Pet First Aid app. In this release we've fixed some bugs and completed general maintenance.

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