When your dog or cat is injured or sick, accurate assessment of the situation and quick treatment is vital to recovery. It is important to be prepared for even the most common injuries and have the necessary supplies available at all times. Our First Aid for Dogs and Cats course provides a comprehensive guide for keeping your pet healthy. The course covers medications, proper dosages, common illnesses and injuries, such as burns, breathing problems, wound care and much more.
* You have 4 weeks to complete this course from date of your enrollment.
First Aid for Dogs and Cats course content
The First Aid for Dogs and Cats course consists of 4 modules:
First Aid for Dogs and Cats Module 1 Part 1 - First Steps in First Aid Basics of First Aid
Module one discusses how to build a proper first aid kit for your pet. We will discuss the essential supplies you need to treat your pet in case of basic injuries or illnesses, such as bandages, tweezers, thermometer and medicines like antihistamines and pain relievers. Dosage directions for medications, proper restraint techniques and tips for taking your pet’s temperature are covered, as well as ideas for pet proofing your home to keep your animal safe.
- Essential Medicine Chest
- Basic First Aid Techniques
- Preventing Heath Problems
- First-Aid Symptom Finder
- Assessing Health Issues
First Aid for Dogs and Cats Module 2 Part 2 – Abdominal Wounds to Drowning Common Injuries and Conditions
Module two illustrates what to use in a first aid kit to treat specific injuries and conditions, such as wounds, burns, allergies, bleeding, bowel obstructions, choking, constipation, and dehydration. We cover step by step instructions for treating these issues at home. Also we will discuss follow up treatments and preventive care.
- Airborne Allergies
- Burns
- Choking and Collapsing
- Bleeding
- Cuts, Wounds and Bleeding
First Aid for Dogs and Cats Module 3 Part 2 Earflap Injuries to Kneecap Slipping Basic Illnesses
Module three covers the tools to use in a first aid kit for specific injuries and illnesses, such as fever, falls, food allergies, foreign objects in ear, eye, mouth, fleas, head injuries and swelling, heatstroke, hives, jaw problems, and kneecap slipping. We cover step by step instructions for treating these issues at home, as well as follow up treatments, preventive care and knowing when to call a veterinarian.
- Foreign Objects in the Body
- Head Injuries and Swelling
- Fractures
- Hypothermia
- Fleas and Bites
First Aid for Dogs and Cats Module 4 Part 2 Leg Swelling to Worms Health Conditions
Module four identifies the tools to use in a first aid kit for specific injuries and illnesses, such as low blood sugar, nail damage, nosebleeds, paw damage, seizures, shock, skin infections, strangulation, suffocation, tooth issues and worms. We cover step by step instructions for treating these issues at home, as well as follow up treatments, preventive care and knowing when to call a veterinarian.
- Mouth Injuries and Sores
- Skin Infections
- Strangulation and Suffocation
- Tongue and Tooth Damage
- Vomiting
After completing the First Aid for Dogs and Cats course
After completing the First Aid for Dogs and Cats course, you should be able to:
- Identify essential items for an animal first aid kit
- Recognize how to pet proof a home
- Identify common health issues in animals
- Recall how to check pulse, heart rate and temperature
- Recognize how to treat common injuries, illnesses and conditions in animals
Course duration
The First Aid for Dogs and Cats course is 24 hours long, taught over 4 weeks.
