First Aid Training for Dogs & Cats!

A comprehensive 4-hour first aid workshop aimed at pet owners and pet service professionals, including practice on a demo dog.

Next workshop to be held at the end of summer, join the waiting list here

Agenda

• Introduction - workshop overview & meet the hosts
• Normal vs Abnormal - vital signs, identifying symptoms
• ACTIVITY: identifying normal vs abnormal cases
• ACTIVITY: checking vitals on demo dog
• Basic Wound Care - wound disinfection and bandaging techniques
• ACTIVITY: bandaging practice on demo dog
• Muzzles - requirements for different cases, how to choose and measure
• ACTIVITY: Safety Measures - pet proofing the home, out & about
• Common Poisons - recognition, and treatment
• ACTIVITY: First Aid Kit - what should be in it?
• Urgent vs regular care
• ACTIVITY: Assessing the urgency & severity of cases
• Holistic Health - Record keeping, financing, symptom tracking
• Wrap up: Q & A

Note: Humans, please don't bring your pets, as not all animals may get along!