Pet First Aid

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:

Approaching a sick or injured dog or cat — Safe restraint and transport — Recognizing and assessing an emergency involving your pet — Rescue breathing and CPR to cats and dogs (with practice on a mannequin used by veterinary schools) — How to deal with 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