Red Cross Canine First Aid course
At a cost of $50 for three hours it may be a little pricey - but I did learn things I didn't know before, got hands on training in rescue breathing and CPR, as well as a first aid booklet and a DVD (hubby will be watching that!) I would suggest that rescue groups, and breed groups might want to look into sponsoring a session for members. Might not be a bad idea for other venues too, where large groups of dog people congregate and register a head of time. One thing that it reinforced for me was the need to play train your dogs for emergencies. Handle them a lot (even feet -  ) and some play at desensitizing them to a muzzle like contraption would not be a bad idea - I often do this with a leash around their snouts when we play , now they hardly notice. Also important is to learn how to take your dogs vital signs, and what is normal for them.
Also the course covers a lot of preparation - like a good first aid kit includes, what numbers to have posted and what kind of emergency preparations to make (where to go if evacuated etc.) Now where did I put the gauze I bought....... |
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| The Dog Scouts had a informational meeting about First Aid for dogs and I found it very interesting. They showed the Red Cross Video which was great and then we all had a chance to record pulse and breathing, we simulated CPR, webandaged our own dog and were shown how to make shift a muzzle.
There is alos a First Aid badge that I am slowly working on. I need to get over my fear of taking her temp!!! I know that when I take Pearl to the vet, since there is no tail to 'get leverage' from, the vet tech always has a terrible time.... 
Anyway ~~~I think this is a great course to take!!! |
| I took the course from the Red Cross too. It was the first time they presented the class here in my area- but I agree that it was pretty informative. I have referenced the book a couple of times too. |
sheepieshake wrote: I need to get over my fear of taking her temp!!! I know that when I take Pearl to the vet, since there is no tail to 'get leverage' from, the vet tech always has a terrible time....
You put a hand under their tuck up to steady them and then you thank your lucky stars you don't have to contend with lifting the tail out of the way or keeping it from batting the thermometer or...  Let me know if you want to practice on one of my guys at sheepiepalooza and I'll pack a thermometer.
Kerry - thanks so much for the review. Sounds like an excellent course. For starters I don't even know what to carry in a first aid kit. I really should see if they're offering anything like that around here. Kristine |
Mad Dog wrote: Kerry - thanks so much for the review. Sounds like an excellent course. For starters I don't even know what to carry in a first aid kit. I really should see if they're offering anything like that around here. Kristine The Newfoundland Club South of me sent a rep to the class (they will be offering it to the club as a result) and she mentioned that they are selling as a fundraiser for their rescue (hint hint to OESCA health committee) a first aid kit that is even more comprehensive than the red cross recommended one. Since the one in ht elocal pet store is $50 for what amounts to a fanny pack - there may be room for creativity and profit on this type of item. |
| I did this about 5 years ago when I worked at a dog daycare. They gave us a package of dog first aid stuff which I kept in my car. About 2 weeks later I was at the dog park and this guy was walking out with a bloody dog (got bit by another dog) and I bandaged him up! It was pretty cool! |
kerry wrote: The Newfoundland Club South of me sent a rep to the class (they will be offering it to the club as a result) and she mentioned that they are selling as a fundraiser for their rescue (hint hint to OESCA health committee) a first aid kit that is even more comprehensive than the red cross recommended one. Since the one in ht elocal pet store is $50 for what amounts to a fanny pack - there may be room for creativity and profit on this type of item.
HM!!! I like and I intend to suggest... Good thinking!!! Kristine |
| I noticed these when I was looking for CPR training supplies.
http://www.med-worldwide.com/prod/caspe ... 203u-23287 or http://www.med-worldwide.com/prod/advan ... 155u-23246 Emergency kits http://www.petsready.com/emergency-prep ... -c-22.html And you can make a custom kit )above) http://www.iprepare.com/100ktdg1.html Some additional ideas http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_dis ... t_for_Pets |
| What a great thing to be able to go too, to learn first aid for our canine kids.
I have a book on things like CPR etc for dogs with diagrams etc but to be shown how too is fantastic. Even things like how to apply pressure bandages etc on our pooches. Wish they ran something like that here   |
| I was wishing the very same thing Lisa. It would be so useful |
I have taken a red cross first aid class for pets I always have a first aid kit (I used to have one for people one for horses and one for dogs ) I no longer need the one for horses There were a couple of things I was not aware of when I took it but most I was aware of . I always told parents to take a basic first aid course and learn cpr when they had children especially if they had a pool But it may be a good idea to tell potential adopters to (of dogs  ) take this course. I enjoyed it and guinness went for everyone to practiceon He loved the hands on things.... |
4dognight wrote: I enjoyed it and guinness went for everyone to practiceon He loved the hands on things....
Gee - imagine that!!!
Kristine |
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