Dog First Aid

This first-aid course focuses mostly on dogs but also covers some important
facts about cat first aid and other small animals.

Covering lots of topic areas including: shock, CPR,
practical bandaging, bleeding, drowning/choking, Alabama Rot, toxins, clinical
examination, TPR (temp/pulse/respiration), mucus membrane colour and what it
means, signs of pain, road traffic accidents, bites and stings, pyometra,
gastric dilation volvulus, seizures, diabetes, ear and eye problems,
hypo/hyperthermia, wound management, kennel cough, vomiting and diarrhoea, paw
and nail problems. It also covers holistic and medical treatment
options.

First aid classroom courses are great for people who like the interaction of
a group setting. You will get to do some hands-on practicals such as CPR and
bandaging, and you can also ask Dr Sophie plenty of questions!

Training is written and delivered by veterinary surgeon Dr Sophie Bell with
her many years of experience working as a front-line vet. With Dr Sophie, you
can learn not just emergency techniques but also preventative measures to help
you try to avoid accidents or illness with your dog.

• The minimum age for this dog first aid course is 16 years


• No prior knowledge or experience is required


• Please bring your own lunch and refreshments


• You might like to bring a pen and a notepad

Why not add to your expertise and consider one of our
dog grooming
courses?