Pet First Aid

The 3 hour Emergency Pet First Aid training course includes how to do CPR on a dog & cat.

What to do if your pet is involved in a accident, sustains a injury or develops a illness.

A understanding of when it is important and appropriate to get veterinary help.

There will be a dog manikin for you to practise CPR on. In addition, there will be a variety of soft toys with fake injuries giving you the opportunity to practise bandaging a injured animal.

During the Pet First Aid Training we will cover:

• Introduction to the course
• The vet and your role in first aid
• Keeping your pet safe in a emergency
• Car accidents
• Pet proofing your home
• How pets show pain
• Checking your pets health
• Restraint of a pet in need & the correct use of a muzzle
• Breathing & respiratory problems, including choking
• Dog and Cat CPR
• Drowning
• Shock
• Pet first aid kits
• Broken bones
• Spinal injury & moving an injured pet
• Controlling Bleeding
• Dressings & Bandages
• Paw problems
• Ear, eyes and mouth problems
• Illnesses
• Poisoning, bites and stings
• Burns and temperature related problems
• The needs & care required for a older dog and cat
• Small dog care
• Puppies and young animals
• Travelling with your dog abroad
• Recap & summary