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Pet First Aid
Saturday 21-Nov-09 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
We were unable to register you for this event as the event deadline has passed or the maximum number of seats available has been reached.
Total Seats: 8
Reserved: 1
Region:
FM 1960 Area Branch
14503 Bammel North Houston Rd., Suite 210Houston TX 77014
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Phone: (281) 895-6427
Fax: (281) 866-8415
Event Description
No animals allowed in the class!
To ensure the safety of all participants skills will be practiced on manikins.
Pet First Aid combines
Dog First Aid and Cat First Aid into one class.
Pet First-Aid is a course designed to teach participants how to be prepared for emergencies that involve a dog or cat and how to protect themselves and the animal from further harm, injury, or suffering during emergencies by teaching prompt, effective first aid actions and care.
This First-Aid is immediate and temporary care given to an injured animal until it can be taken to a professional veterinarian for medical care.
Skills Include:
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Needed First Aid kit items
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Disaster planning for your dog
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How to muzzle a dog
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Identify normal heart and pulse rate, breathing rate and body temperature for dogs
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How to safely approach an ill or injured dog
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Determine if the dog is experiencing a life-threatening emergency by checking airway, breathing, circulation (ABC's)
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Care for a dog having a breathing emergency
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How to perform CPR on a dog
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How to care for shock
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Provide basic wound care and control bleeding
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Provide care for a muscle, bone, or joint injury
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Care for a dog involved in a car accident
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Care for sudden illness
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Care for cold- or heat-related emergency
Participants will receive a Dog First-Aid book, Cat First Aid Book, DVD demonstrating skills, and completion certificate.
A minimum of 4 participants must be registered in order for class to be held
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Pet First Aid
Saturday 21-Nov-09 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
FM 1960 Area Branch
14503 Bammel North Houston Rd., Suite 210Houston TX 77014
Google Maps | Hotels Near | Yahoo! Maps | Weather Forecast
Phone: (281) 895-6427
Fax: (281) 866-8415
Pet First Aid
Saturday 21-Nov-09 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
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