First Aid Course

I'm really pleased to be able to offer all of you a Pet First Aid Course! This class will be all day on Saturday, March 1 from 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the daycare. In the class you will learn what to do in an emergency situation including:

• Control bleeding
• Splint a broken limb or tail
• Bandage injured limbs, eye, ear and head injuries
• Stabilize an impaled object
• The Heimlich Maneuver
• Artificial Respiration (AR)
• CPR
• Recognize signs and symptoms of shock
• Recognize different medical conditions

You are encouraged to bring your pet to practice on so you will have hands-on experience. The cost for the course is $115 plus GST. The course is being taught by Kerrie McIntyre, a certified pet first aid instructor, with the Gas City Dog Club in Medicine Hat. You can find out more about the course on their website.

In order to have all the materials ordered for the course, you need to register and pay by Feb 20, 2008. To register, please fill out and e-mail the application to info@paws-on-the-run.ca. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information!