Pet CPR & First Aid
Our Pet CPR & First Aid course is led by one of our ProPetHero Certified Instructors. We host classes monthly throughout the year. Call for dates and reservations. Graduates from our classes will receive a two-year certification. Cost is $75 per participant and includes a copy of the training manual and a certificate of participation.
Course Curriculum
The course teaches first aid techniques to address the most common emergencies that can occur with dogs and cats. We will train you to notice abnormalities and detect early warning signs in pets. You will also learn essential pre-vet care and life saving techniques for those times when immediate action can make all the difference.
Introduction
- The role of first aid with your pet
- Safety concerns for the provider
- Preparing a pet first aid kit
Monitoring Your Pet
- Understanding pet vital signs and how to measure them
- Recognizing normal & abnormal behaviors
Illness
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Bloating
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Weakness or collapse
- Seizures
- Cold or heat exposure
- Fever
- Itchiness/scratching
Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Recognizing the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest
- Cat and dog CPR
Injuries
- Bleeding
- Temporary wound care, infection prevention
- Lameness
- Suspected fracture or spinal injury
- Burn wounds
- Hit by car, fall from height, animal attack
- Shock
- Poisonings and envenomations
Allergic Reactions
- Insect stings
- Vaccine reactions
- General allergies
- Anaphylaxis
Respiratory Emergencies
- Choking
- Near-drowning
- Breathing problems/respiratory distress
- Rescue breathing