4.0.1 Seizures (Neurologic Emergencies)︱Pet First Aid Course
A seizure is a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. Most seizures last less than 30-60 seconds, but seizures that last longer than...
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4.0 Neurologic Emergencies ︱Pet First Aid Course
The nervous system is the command centre and network that coordinates movement, and all the systems of the body; it allows us to perceive, interpret...
3.5 WHAT TO DO WHEN A DOG OR CAT IS HIT BY A CAR︱Pet First Aid Course
Dogs and cats are hit by cars all the time. Owners, bystanders and all kinds of people arrive at the scene, but these situations are...
3.4 Basic Wound Care︱Pet First Aid Course
Good wound care and bandaging shortens healing times and reduces complications. You want to do it as quickly as possible unless life-threatening injuries are present....
3.3 Triage: Sorting Urgency︱Pet First Aid Course
Triage is a system of sorting casualties into three different categories:1) Those that will live with or without treatment2) Those that will die with or...
3.2 How to Control Bleeding︱Pet First Aid Course
When a pet is bleeding, the sand is slipping through the hour glass. Remain calm and apply pressure. Maintain broad pressure across the site for...
3.1 How to perform CPR on Pets (CPR training exercise)︱Pet First Aid Course
In the first video (designed for pet owners, pet sitters, dog walkers, and good samaritans performing CPR in the field), we demonstrate how to perform CPR on...
2.3 How to Make a Pet First Aid Kit︱Pet First Aid Course
Emergencies can strike at any time. When they do occur, you should always be prepared with a first-aid kit. Your kit should contain:Wound care: -Disposable...
2.2 Pet Physical Exam & Vital Signs︱Pet First Aid Course
It is very helpful to be familiar with your pets normal vital signs and to be able to perform a basic physical examination on your...
2.1 Make an Emergency Plan︱Pet First Aid Course
In the midst of an emergency, people often struggle to figure out where to go and whom to call. Googling and calling around...this be challenging...