First Aid for Dogs and Cats
The online First Aid for Dogs and Cats course teaches you how to respond to common emergencies involving cats and dogs. Covers essential skills like dog CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), cat first aid, and pet emergency care. Learn how to be prepared for any emergency and obtain a pet first aid certification. Enroll now to protect your furry friends with confidence!
What will you learn?
• How to handle common dog and cat emergencies confidently.
• Skills to perform dog first aid and cat first aid
• Learn to identify normal vital signs and perform CPR for dogs and cats
• Learn how to manage wounds, respond to seizures, and support overall dog and cat health and well-being.
Who should take the First Aid for Dogs and Cats course?
• Pet owners and anyone interested in becoming a dog sitter or a cat sitter.
• Anyone 13 years of age and older. This course has no prerequisites.
To receive the certificate, each participant needs to list their own individual email address; participants cannot share the same email address.
Canadian Red Cross Online-Based Learning
• Self-directed: Learn at your own pace by working through the training materials online.
• Duration: Approximately 1 hour online.
• At the end of each module, there will be a short knowledge check. Remember, you can always go back and review if you wish.
Successfully completing the Canadian Red Cross pet first aid course will earn you certificate of completion.
First Aid for Dogs and Cats Modules
Module 1: Knowing What's Normal
In Module 1, we will delve into recognizing normal vital signs for our furry friends. This module helps you understand what is normal for your pet so you can recognize any unusual signs. We will cover the fundamental aspects of checking your pet's vital signs, allowing you to detect any changes quickly. You will learn about dogs' and cats' breathing rates, signs of dehydration, body temperature, heart rate, and pulse. Also, how to check their heartbeat and pulse and check their mucous membranes.
Module 2: Breathing and Cardiac Emergencies
In this lesson, we are going to learn about breathing and cardiac emergencies for pets. Knowing how to respond quickly in such situations is important, as they can be life-threatening. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to check your pets' airways, breathing, and circulation. You will also learn how to perform CPR on your cat or dog. You will learn the skills to figure out if your pet is choking and the necessary steps to help them.
Module 3: Wounds and Bleeding
In Module 3, we will learn about wounds and bleeding. Understanding that
different types of wounds can lead to other complications and require different care is important. Learn about different types of wounds your pet may have so you can be ready to give them the care they need. These include abrasions, bite wounds, lacerations, and pad wounds. After this lesson, you will know how to care for and control bleeding and be able to dress and care for wounds on your pet.
Module 4: Seizures
In Module 4 of the First Aid for Dogs and Cats course, you will learn all about seizures in pets. The lesson will cover what causes seizures, what they look like, and how to help your pet during and after a seizure. You'll also learn when it's necessary to take your pet to the vet.
Module 5: Preventative Care, Health, and Well-being
In Module 5, we will learn about preventative care, health, and well-being for our pets. We will also discuss the importance of preparing for emergencies. By following a few simple steps, we can ensure that our pets live happy, healthy lives full of love and fun!