Petsaver
Pet CPR and First Aid
Next PetSaver class date in 2024:
24th August (Sat) & 31st August (Sat) or 19th Oct (Sat) & 26th Oct (Sat)
*Contact us for more details* Note: Classes are now conducted as two morning half days.
PetSaver™ Program Course Outline
Total Course Duration
7 Hours
According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), 1-out-of-4 more pets would survive if just one pet first aid technique was applied prior to getting emergency veterinary care.
Our PetSaver™ Program is an eight-hour course that will cover the following topics. Additionally, the class includes our PetSaver™ handbook, and upon successful completion, each participant will receive a certificate.
The PetSaver™ Program covers the following topics:
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Restraining & Muzzling
”Any pet that is in pain or is going to be moved into pain, can and will bite.” – PetSaver Handbook & Hands-on Skill PracticePrimary Assessment
“In the first 12 seconds of you being on the scene, you will know what to do and what actions to take.” – PetSaver Handbook & Hands-on Skill PracticeRescue Breathing
“The pet patient has a heartbeat but is not breathing when assessed after the first 2 minutes of CPR” – PetSaver Handbook & Hands-on Skill PracticeCanine & Feline CPR
“The pet patient is not breathing, call for help and begin CPR.” – PetSaver Handbook & Hands-on Skill PracticeChoking Management
Conscious Choking, Unconscious Choking (Witnessed & Found) – Hands-on Skill PracticeBleeding & Shock Management
Restraint, Muzzle, Elevation, Direct Pressure, Constricting Hand/Band, Immobilization, Shock Management & Transportation. – Hands-on Skill PracticeSnout-to-Tail Assessment for Injury & Wellness
“A deliberate and systematic assessment from the snout to the tail of the pet with intent and purpose looking for any injuries the pet does not present to you or for wellness to create a baseline of your pet’s health.” – Hands-on Skill PracticeAssessing the Pet’s Vitals
“If you know what is normal for your pet then you will be able to quickly recognize when your pet is presenting not-normal.” – Hands-on Skill Practice -
Handbook: Pet First Aid Kit Contents
Equipment & Supplies for Putting Together Your Own Pet First Aid KitInsect Bites & Stings and Snakebites
Definition, Causes, Signs & Actions For SurvivalHeat & Cold Injuries
Definition, Causes, Signs & Actions For SurvivalSeizures
Definition, Causes, Signs & Actions For SurvivalCaring for your Senior Pet-izen
Senior Pet-izen Care, Signs & Symptoms, Risk Factors & Euthanasia