First aid course at MyPetStop

Has anyone done first aid training for dogs?

I was at our local MyPetStop last night waiting for my M-I-L who was at her puppy training class and noticed their poster for a first aid training course.

We have a first aid kit we carry around in the car when we go on holiday but think it would be useful to know how to bandage/how to do cpr and basic first aid.

Going to book myself on it tonight for Thursday 26 April.

I went to one which was run by Lorraine Duffy who is based in Warrington (Lorraine VN on Dogsey) I found it very useful and prices reasonable. She covered all the basics and it was an enjoyable day. I would recommend everyone attends at least one such course.

I haven't - my local trainer holds them so I'm considering it. I did find this diagram on canine CPR yesterday actually which is useful (I am first aid certified for the human variety so know the basics of CPR) - http://www.cdkc.ca/assets/cpr.jpg
I didn't previously know where to check for a pulse, or how to do the Heimlich manouver (though not sure how I'd manage it with a 40kg do!) so that was useful to know.

I have the National Certificate in Canine First Aid which is awarded by the EVSPS

An all day course designed and delivered by vets with plenty of practical, a written test and a vive voce.

I also did my two yearly refresher.

Very interesting and very helpful, complete with resusci dogs etc, booklet, DVD and small FA kit.

http://www.caninefirstaider.co.uk/in...d=51&Itemid=29

My first aid kits consists of the following:


Pocket Emergency Kit (for out on long walks)

Melolin Non-adherent dressing

Soffban (padding)

Conforming bandage

Vetwrap

Leg of tights for muzzle or tourniquet or to wrap up ears in case of injury

Urtica Urens/Apis Mel for stings (can use Piriton)


Tweezers (for thorns and splinters)

Instant Ice Pak

Sterile Saline solution pod (cleaning out wounds and eyes)

Vets phone number and mobile phone

Wire cutters in case dog gets caught in wire

A few crystals of Washing Soda (to induce vomiting if dog has ingested poison etc)




Main First Aid Kit (always kept in car)

More of the above

Tick remover

Windeze or Infacol (contains simethicone for bloat)

Glucogel and Manuka honey for weakness/collapse.

Superglue for cut pads

Intrasite gel (deep wounds)

Electrolytes, slippery elm and probiotics (for diarrhoea)

Aloe Vera Gel

Arnica (for pain) plus other homeopathic remedies

Muzzle

Dog Boot

Clingfilm (for burns/innards escape)

Foil Blanket (in case of shock)


Home extras
Worming Tablets

Flea/Tick treatment

Elizabethan Collar