This course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in first aid for dogs. It is ideal for dog owners or dog professionals. Understanding basic first aid for your dog will give you the skills to assist them and prevent them from getting worse before your vet gives professional help. 

With three different 'dummy' dogs to practice with, you can get hands on practical experience of CPR and a number of different ailments (the poor dog's have been in the wars!)

The course covers - 

What is pet first aid and why do we need it

The vet and your role in first aid

When is Veterinary Care Required

Keeping your pet safe in an emergency

Car Accidents

Pet Proofing your home

How pets show pain

Checking your pet's health and finding out what is normal

Taking a Pulse

Pet First Aid Kits

Breathing and respiratory problems

Pet CPR Introduction

Pet CPR

Pet CPR Practical Demonstration

Drowning and Treatment

Shock

Pet fractures treatment

Spinal injury and moving an injured pet

Types of Bleeding

Dressings, bandages and controlling bleeding

Pet wrap bandages

Paw Problems

Nail and Claw Injuries

Bandaging the Ear

Bandaging the tail and tail injuries

Bandage aftercare

Vomiting in Animals

Dog Digestive Process

Pets and Illnesses

Stings on animals

High Temperatures and Heatstroke

Hypothermia Treatment

Seizures and Epilepsy

Choking Overview

Choking

Snake Bites on Pets

Fleas

Ticks

Insect Stings

Diabetes

The Older Dog

Brachycephalic dogs

Summary of Pet First Aid

Fireworks and thunderstorms

The certificate is valid for three years.