Pet CPR

11815 North Armenia Avenue,Tampa FL 33612

16 May, 2023

Description

When most of us hear cardiopulmonary resuscitation or more commonly known as CPR, we think of people, but CPR is just as important to take care of pets. Getting an injured pet to a veterinarian is always the priority, but CPR skills can help you treat an injured pet right away while you get to the closest vet clinic. You could potentially save your pet's life or even the life of someone else's pet. Pet CPR courses will give you the skills to know what to put in a pet first aid kit for both cats and dogs. You will learn how to check the vital signs on different pets, how to handle emergencies and treat wounds, stop bleeding, what to do if a pet in your care is having a seizure, or if you believe they are having a cardiac emergency. When a pet isn't breathing or their heart stops, their blood oxygen levels begin to drop, which can lead to organ failure and brain damage. In an emergency situation pet CPR can be administered, and in some cases can help to resuscitate and keep a pet alive until they can be brought to a veterinary hospital. As part of the pet CPR certification, you will learn how to clear a pet's airway and check for obstructions, learn to check for a pulse/heartbeat, and how to artificially breathe for a small or large pet. Another key skill you'll learn in a pet CPR course is how to properly and safely give your dog the Heimlich maneuver in the event that your pet is choking. For additional information call Kelly at 609-496-2920 or email [email protected]