Source: AnnArbor.com

Imagine being on an outing with your pooch and a medical emergency arises. You're feeling as unprepared as you could possibly be, and time is of the essense.

iPhone users rejoice - there's an app that could potientally help you save your pets life. Pet First Aid, developed by Jive Media is now available and has information from simple injuries like cuts, to administering CPR. The app is complete with illustrations and videos to act as a guide.

Have multiple pets? No worries - there is capability to enter information regarding each of your dog or cats' information regarding health history, medication, vaccination records and the like. This feature is especially helpful if you are traveling with your pets, or if an after-hours medical emergency arises and a trip to an emergency vet is in order - you can stay calm, and have all of the important information that could help your pet in one easy to access place.

The app runs optimally on iPhone and iPod touch, and is available in English, only.

There are other useful pet apps, like Dog First Aid,Pet Care Services and Dog Whistler. (The latter two are free.)

Lorrie Shaw is owner of Professional Pet Sitting, and is a regular contributor to AnnArbor.com's pet section with her blog, More Than Four Walls.