Canine First Aid

Canine First Aid

As well as our expertise with first aid courses for children and adults, our lead instructor (no pun intended) qualified as a DogSafe UK Canine First Aid instructor in 2017.

Our 3-hour course gives dog owners or dog professionals the confidence to act in an emergency situation. The sessions cover basic lifesaving and first aid techniques, such as CPR, choking and poisoning. The course is CPD accredited and certified.

Topics Covered

  • Breathing and respiratory problems, including choking
  • Dog CPR and drowning
  • Shock
  • Broken bones, spinal injury and moving an injured dog
  • Controlling bleeding
  • Dressings and bandages, including the ear and tail
  • Paw problems
  • Ears, eyes and mouth
  • Illnesses
  • Poisoning, bites and stings
  • Burns and temperature-related problems
  • Seizures and epilepsy
  • Dealing with older dogs, puppies and young animals
  • Pet first aid kits