PET FIRST AID

Pets depend on their owners for their health and safety. This program provides information on caring for dogs and cats as well as guidance about when pets should be taken to the veterinarian for professional care. The Pet First Aid training program was reviewed by an American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) panel of nationally-renowned veterinarians, veterinary toxicologists, animal behaviorists and animal science specialists and received the ASPCA Seal of Approval.  The course typically takes approximately 3 - 4 hours to complete. All participants will receive an American Safety and Health Institute textbook and official course completion card.

We use specially designed pet manikins in the Pet First Aid course!
 

The following topics are covered in this class:

• Approaching an injured animal
   
• ABCs for dog and cat CPR
   
• Muscle, bone, and soft tissue injuries
   
• Environmental emergencies
   
• Common pet illnesses