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The Prepared Pet Parent: First Aid Skills Taught by a Vet
Learn pet CPR, emergency care, and first aid for bleeding, choking, and poisoning from an emergency veterinarian.
Created byDr. Veronica Hough
Last updated 5/2025
English
What you'll learn
- Save your pet’s life in a crisis: learn CPR, bleeding control, and how to act fast when every second counts.
- Know exactly what to do when your pet collapses, chokes, seizes, or swallows something they shouldn’t.
- Create a vet-approved first aid kit and go-bag so you're ready for emergencies at home, on hikes, or during disasters.
- Take the panic out of pet emergencies by gaining skills to act fast and know when it’s time to head to the ER.
- Unlock expert first aid tips for dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, reptiles, and other exotic companions.
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Course content
5 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 4m total length
Requirements
- No prior experience or medical knowledge is needed! All you need is a love for animals and a willingness to learn. A notebook for taking notes and a basic first aid kit (or the desire to build one) may be helpful, but not required.
Description
Would you know what to do if your pet started choking, collapsed, or got into something toxic?
Emergencies don’t wait, and when your furry (or scaly!) family member is in danger, every second matters.
Welcome to The Prepared Pet Parent: First Aid Skills Taught by a Vet, the ultimate guide to pet emergency readiness. This course is taught by a practicing emergency veterinarian who has seen it all. It is packed with practical, life-saving skills that will give you the confidence to take action before you reach the vet.
You’ll learn how to:
Perform CPR on dogs and cats
Stop bleeding, treat wounds, and handle broken nails or paw injuries
Recognize and respond to poisoning, bloat, choking, heatstroke, and seizures
Create a vet-approved first aid kit and pack a go-bag for disasters or travel
Navigate financial emergencies with pet insurance, payment plans, and transport options
Provide species-specific care for birds, rabbits, reptiles, and pocket pets
Whether you're a new pet parent or a lifelong animal lover, this course will prepare you to act fast and stay calm in a crisis. You’ll get downloadable checklists, printable resources, and easy-to-follow videos designed to make first aid feel second nature.
No medical background? No problem. If you love your pet, this course is for you.
Don’t wait until an emergency happens. Be ready before it does.
Enroll now and become the confident, capable pet parent your companion deserves.
Who this course is for:
- This course is for pet owners, pet sitters, and animal lovers who want to be ready for emergencies. Whether you’re a first-time pet parent , pet sitter, or a seasoned pro, you’ll learn how to act fast and confidently in critical situations—no medical background needed. Perfect for anyone with dogs, cats, or exotic pets who wants peace of mind and practical, vet-approved skills.