LEARN CPR AND FIRST AID FOR DOGS & CATS

Do you know how to act accordingly in a Pet’s emergency?​ Knowing what to do and what not to do in a Pet emergency – when minutes are counting – is what learning Pet First Aid & CPR is all about! Take the panic out of handling your Pet’s emergency! ​Learn to assess and act accordingly.
Your furry family members rely on you for their well-being. Imagine if your pet suddenly choked on a toy, ingested something toxic, got injured in an accident, had a seizure, suffered an electric shock, encountered an allergic reaction, faced bleeding, or endured extreme weather conditions like frostbite or heatstroke—would you know how to assess and respond in those critical moments? Unfortunately, calling 911 isn’t an option when your pet needs immediate help. You have to be their first responder!
Knowing how to take proper action in an emergency can significantly increase the chances of survival and reduce the extent of both trauma and injury to your pet, before transporting them to your veterinarian.
You certainly love your pet, now is the time to empower yourself and gain peace of mind by learning essential life-saving skills.

PET CARE PROFESSIONALS & VOLUNTEERS:

CPR & First Aid courses are an invaluable differentiator for those working in the Pet industry, as they can be a great way to demonstrate your knowledge, and skills and to encourage your CLIENTS TO FEEL CONFIDENT when trusting their pets to your care. This hands-on training is indispensable for professionals across the spectrum, including groomers, trainers, sitters, boarding facilities, shelter staff and volunteers. Being equipped to handle pet emergencies is utmost when entrusted with the well-being of someone’s furry companion!
Information is presented through demonstrations and hands-on practice, all within a small, interactive class setting.
After successful completion, you may proudly display your official color certificate in your place of business and your digital badge to show on your website & and social media!
This course follows the guidelines of the RECOVER Initiative set by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society and the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. As a certified Pet Tech® Instructor, I’m committed to teaching you the knowledge and skills to make a significant difference in your life and the lives of your animal companions!  Consider this statistic: “ONE out of FOUR pets would SURVIVE if just ONE PET FIRST AID TECHNIQUE was applied before getting emergency veterinary care.”  ~ American Animal Hospital Association.

Pet Tech® is the first International Training Center dedicated to teaching the important skills of CPR, First Aid, and care for dogs and cats for over 20 years. Its training has helped save thousands of pets that have been in emergencies with their pet parent or pet care professionals.  

 
IN THE CLASS YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:

🐾 HOW TO DO AN ASSESMENT IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

  • P.E.T.A.I.D Priorities of Emergency Pet Care
  • Performing a PPA (ABC of Primary Pet Assessment)
  • Emergency Restraining & Muzzling
  • Understanding Pet Vitals
  • Snout-to-Tail ™ Assessment (For Wellness & Injuries)

🐾 CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION: C P R

  • How to do CPR Canine & Feline (3 different techniques)
  • Techniques: Hand placement, compressions, rate, ratio, depth
  • Rescue Breathing
  • Types of compressions according to Pet sizes and chest type.

🐾 FIRST AID PROTOCOLS

  • Choking Management
  • Bleeding Management (Wounds, Lacerations, Punctures, Bites)
  • Fractures & Limb Injuries: Splinting
  • Heat Injuries: Heatstroke, Burns
  • Shock Management: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
  • Snake & Insect Bites, Stings
  • Poisoning: Prevention, Symptoms, Actions for survival
  • Seizures & Convulsions
  • Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) in canines. (aka “bloat”)

🐾 WELLNESS | SENIOR CARE | EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS

  • How to Organize a Pet First Aid Kit
  • Pet Disaster & Evacuation Preparedness
  • Top 10 Situations Requiring Immediate Veterinary Care
  • Dental Care: Periodontal Diseases, Treatment & Prevention.

🐾 YOU WILL RECEIVE:

  • 40-Page Handbook
  •  A Muzzling & bleeding kit to practice during the Class (yours to take home)
  • On successful completion: An official certificate with your name and your business name (if applicable).
  • A wallet card with your name – as a proof & record of this training class.
  • An Emergency “Save my Pet(s) Decal. Weather proof for door or window.