Essential First Aid for Dogs

Introduction

For all dog lovers: prompt emergency first aid reduces pain and suffering and could save your dog’s life.

This step-by-step guide is designed to give you an introduction to essential first aid for all dog owners and those working with dogs. This course covers the key elements of basic first aid for dogs, for example breathing problems, poison, head injuries, what to put in your first aid kit and much more. This course does not include the care of an unconscious dog (Dog CPR and the Recovery Position).

If you're looking for a more comprehensive course please see our First Aid for Dogs course, which is equivalent to 6 hours verifiable CPD. These courses all conform to the latest RECOVER guidelines for veterinary CPR.

How the Course Works

The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. This course should take around 4 hours and you will have continuous access to the course for 12 months.

Why This Course Matters

This is essential training for anyone working with pets and all pet owners. Our courses empower you with the skills and confidence to provide immediate help to your pet in a medical emergency – in those first vital minutes before you can get to a Vet. Prompt and appropriate First Aid reduces the pain and suffering experienced by your pet and could save their life.

Important Note

It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical or veterinary advice.

Author

The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person or animal, however caused.

The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical, first aid, animal and veterinary professionals. If you have any questions concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk

Course Contents

• Action in an Emergency
• Keep Yourself Safe
• Priorities of Treatment
• Preparing for an Emergency
• How to Muzzle a Dog
• Helpful Information
• What to Put in Your First Aid Kit
• What the Vet Needs to Know
• The Primary Survey – How to Help in an Emergency
• Danger
• Response
• Airway
• Breathing and Circulation
• Unresponsive and Breathing
• Choking and Drowning
• Poisoning
• Head Injuries
• Useful Advice
• Final Lesson