In the big world of first aid training people certainly do not want to forget about the safety of their pets. There are first aid training course that teach people what to do in the event of a medical emergency for their pet. Pets often need first aid and can also be given CPR when required.
Most of the time when a disaster occurs with a pet it is likely that it was actually a preventable accident. With the correct training and skills most people can save the life of a pet too. Although many of the concepts for first aid are the same for people as there are with animals, they are also different too.
The most important thing to do when a pet is in pain is to place a makeshift muzzle on them because although they love you as much as you love them, when they are in pain, they will bite. This course teaches you how to make a simple muzzle and apply it quickly and effectively. Next you will asses the pet to determine what is going on so that you can decide on treatment.
You will be taught what to do if the pet has a heartbeat but is not breathing or has no heartbeat and is not breathing, what to do if your pet is choking, what to do if your pet is bleeding or...