
This chapter will introduce the topic of pet first aid. You will learn under which circumstances you can legally administer first aid to an animal, and how to assess the situation and the patient. There is also a demonstration video which shows how to apply an emergency muzzle.
This chapter highlights the different types of collapse and unconsciousness, and how to recognise signs of severity.
This chapter will provide you with a step-by-step guide to administering CPR to an animal. It is an essential first aid skill and something that all pet owners should know! There is also a comprehensive demonstration video to complement the lecture.
This chapter will highlight the importance of shock and you will learn how to deal with an animal suffering from shock.
This chapter will cover the issue of bleeding, or haemorrhage. You will learn how to differentiate between wound types, the severity of haemorrhage and how to administer first aid to a bleeding animal.
This chapter will provide you with a comprehensive step-by-step guide to applying a bandage to a wound. There are demonstration videos to show you how to apply a bandage to a limb and an ear, ensuring it serves a clinical purpose.
This chapter will cover the different types of fractures and you can deal with them effectively
This chapter will enable you to recognise the signs of choking/drowning, and how to deal with it
This chapter will enable you to recognise the signs of an abnormal temperature and how to deal with it effectively.
Our informative Pet First Aid course provides pet owners, students and professionals with essential skills and knowledge to deal with emergency situations.
You will learn ways to deal with injuries, help prevent illness, as well as preserve the life of pets. Essential topics are included such as CPR, shock, bleeding, bandaging, poisoning, fractures and much more!
Our course writers are experts in their respective fields and keep up to date with the latest information in Animal Management and Veterinary Care, ensuring that you are provided with the very latest information.
Please note that first aid rules and how they are dealt with change from time to time, and it is essential that you ensure that you keep yourself up to date with this changes. If you are a pet professional we recommend that you refresh your knowledge and training every two years, or as often as your business insurance policy indicates.