Pet First Aid is the immediate care given to a pet that has been injured, and Pet CPR a technique given to a pet that has been found unconscious. Knowing these skills can help avoid expensive emergency veterinarian bills. Your pet will love you for it too!
According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), one-out-of-four pets would survive if just one pet first aid technique was applied prior to getting emergency veterinary care. Be prepared to provide the best possible care for your pets. They will LOVE you for it!
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOUR PET NEEDED YOU TO SAVE HIS LIFE?
Canine Aggression Signs:
1. Growling
2. Baring teeth
3. Raised fur
4. Cowering
5. Stiff wagging tail
6. Front paws forward
7. Intense stare
Feline Aggression Signs:
1. Hissing and yowling
2. Flattened ears
3. Dilated pupils
4. Raised fur
5. Flicking of the tail
6. Crouching
7. Body tensing
Bloat Danger Signs:
1. Signs come on rapidly
2. Excessive drooling
3. Attempted vomiting
4. Abdomen swells and grows larger
5. Occurs more in deep-chested dog breeds
Cold Weather Warning Signs:
1. Blue-colored gums
2. Swollen skin that is red and painful to the touch
3. Hard and/or pale skin
4. Affected areas can look black and dead in advanced stage
Poisoning Warning Signs:
1. Vomiting
2. Diarrhea
3. Excessive salivation
4. Breathing difficulties
5. Excitability
6. Seizures
7. Loss of consciousness
Poison Hot Lines:
*ASPCA Poison Control Hotline: (888) 426-4435
*Pet Poison Helpline: (800) 213-6680
*Please be advised there is a per-incident fee
Because of dog’s curious nature, they are 3-4 times more likely to choke than cats.
Common Causes of Choking:
• Small toys
• Bone fragments
• Rawhides
• String
• Pig ears
• Balls
ONLINE PET FIRST AID, CPR & WELLNESS CLASSES
Veterinarian Advisor
Dr. Bobbi Connor, DVM
Dog Training Expert, Pet Safety & Wellness Coach
Rebeccah Kleinberg
Why Learn Pet First Aid?
- Replace panic with knowledge.
- Enhance your pet training skills
- Save money on veterinary bills.
- Provide peace of mind to your clients that their pets will be protected under your care.
- Give your pet a greater chance at a longer, happier, healthier life with you!
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOUR PET NEEDED YOU TO SAVE HIS LIFE? LEARN HANDS-ON TECHNIQUES TO HELP YOUR PET IN AN EMERGENCY!
This hands-on class is perfect for pet owners and professionals in the pet industry such as groomers, pet sitters, dog trainers, doggy daycare owners.
For dogs and cats: choke management, heat injuries, cold injuries, shock, rescue breathing, CPR, bleeding, bites, stings, seizures, pet first aid kit, and more. Includes a 40-page booklet and certificate after successful completion of the course.
It’s important to practice the skills and techniques through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice in a group setting. The skills are taken from the book, "Handbook of Veterinary Procedures & Emergency Treatment" by Bishner & Ford
The cost of an emergency visit at an animal hospital begins at $100 and the cost of an emergency CPR visit at an animal emergency clinic begins at $500.
Class Cost: $99
Class Duration: 4.5 hours
