Pet First Aid, Triage and CPR
2 classes 9-12 &1-4 SPACES ARE LIMITED!
Event Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
The program includes the following:
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
- Bloat
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Weakness or collapse
- Seizures
- Cold or heat exposure
- Fever
- Itchiness/scratching
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
Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Recognizing the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest
Cat and dog CPR
The program takes approx. 3hrs
$60.00 pp
Please call West Tisbury ACO Hoffman to sign up. Space is limited! Only 24 openings! (508) 684-8201