Class Registration

First Aid for Cats and Dogs (til June 10)

Cost: $80.00 | Length: 4 hours | Course Code: 9890

Your pet is an important part of your life. By knowing basic pet first aid, you could save your pet's life when an emergency strikes. Learn how to recognize and respond to life-threatening conditions at this valuable course given by the American Red Cross in Greater New York.

This class will teach you how to:

" Know when to call for emergency assistance for an injured animal
" Determine what is "normal" for your cat or dog
" Identify signals of breathing emergencies, including choking, and provide care for the symptoms you find
" Recognize and provide care for signs of cardiac arrest
" Control life-threatening bleeding
" Recognize and care for signs of sudden illness, including poisoning, seizures, and heat and cold emergencies
" Move an injured pet
" Put together a "pet friendly" first aid kit

At this class, CPR and first aid skills for cats and dogs are taught through hands-on practice on cat and dog manikins. Each student will receive a Pet First Aid Attendance Certificate and a complimentary Red Cross Pet First Aid guide.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Dog and cat owners

PREREQUISITES

None

CERTIFICATION

Pet First Aid (no expiration)

   

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