Pet First Aid Course
The Winnipeg Humane Society and Emergency Essentials are proud to offer a Pet First Aid Course on the following dates:
Monday, August 30
FULLMonday, September 13
FULL
*Please check back for upcoming sessions.
These single evening classes run from
6pm - 10pm in our shelter classroom.
This "paws-on" course is designed to give pet lovers the necessary information that will help you respond to a life threatening emergency involving your dog or cat. Every pet lover should learn these important skills:
- how to approach a sick or injured dog or cat
- safe restraint and transport
- recognition and assessment of an emergency involving your pet
- to give lifesaving rescue breathing and CPR to cats and dogs with practice on a manikin used by veterinary schools
- choking, shock and severe bleeding
- how to handle common emergencies
- making a pet first aid kit and preparing for emergencies
- local contacts for pet welfare and emergencies
The cost of the course is $65 per person. Space is limited so pre-registration and payment in advance is required. To register, please call Lindsay at
982-3555.