PetTech: PetSaver™ Program
8-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 pet first aid 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:
- Skill: Restraining & Muzzling – “Any pet that is pain or is going to be moved into pain, can and will bite.” PetSaver Handbook Hands-on Skill Practice
- Skill: Primary Assessment – “In the first 15-25 seconds of you being on the scene you will know what to do and what actions to take.” PetSaver Handbook Hands-on Skill Practice
- Skill: Rescue Breathing – “The pet patient had a heartbeat but is not breathing” PetSaver Handbook Hands-on Skill Practice
- Skill: Canine & Feline CPR – “The pet patient has no heartbeat and is not breathing.” PetSaver Handbook Hands-on Skill Practice
- Skill: Choking Management – Conscious Choking, Unconscious Choking (Witnessed & Found) Hands-on Skill Practice
- Skill: Bleeding & Shock Management – Restraint, Muzzle, Elevation, Direct Pressure, Pressure Points, Immobilization, Shock Management & Transportation. Hands-on Skill Practice
- Skill: Snout-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 Practice
- Skill: Assessing 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 Kit
Lecture: Insect Bites & Stings and Snakebite: Definition, Causes, Signs & Actions For Survival
Lecture: Heat & Cold Injuries: Definition, Causes, Signs & Actions For Survival
Lecture: Seizure:Definition, Causes, Signs & Actions For Survival
Lecture: Caring For Your Senior Pet-izen: Senior Pet-izen Care, Signs & Symptoms, Risk Factors & Euthanasia
Pet First Aid Course at Kitty’s Canine Clips
In addition to our pet CPR and first aid certification courses, Kitty’s Canine Clips also offers pet grooming services, including cat grooming and dog grooming. To learn more, call us at 410.267.9119.