What will I learn?

Check out our curriculum below!

Ideal for pet parents looking to feel prepared in case of the most common and serious pet health emergencies. Course presents each topic in easy to understand, comprehensive steps: 1.Defining the condition 2.How to recognize it 3.How to prevent it (if possible) 4.How to treat it 5.What to expect at the vet.

Course curriculum

What you'll learn:

  • 1

    Welcome!

  • 2

    Lifelong Health

    • Diet

    • Exercise & Engagement

    • Veterinary Care

    • Traveling with Pets

    • Pre-Planning & Pet Insurance

    • General Health Handouts
  • 3

    Health Essentials

    • Safety

    • How Disease Presents

    • Transporting & Restraining an Injured Pet

    • Sanitation & Disease Prevention

    • Exams & Vital Signs

    • Exams

    • Vital Signs Chart
  • 4

    Life Support

    • ABC's

    • Cardiac & Respiratory Diseases

    • Cardiac Arrest

    • Large Dog CPR

    • Small Dog & Cat CPR

    • Car CPR
  • 5

    Respiratory Distress

  • 6

    Trauma

    • Types of Trauma

    • Shock

    • Fights

    • Bandaging Techniques

    • Splinting Techniques

    • Eye & Ear Bandage

    • Pressure Bandage
  • 7

    Gastrointestinal & Urinary

    • Vomiting & Diarrhea

    • Gastric Torsion - Bloat - Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV)

    • Foreign Body Ingestions & Bowel Obstructions

    • Algae Blooms

    • Toxicology

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Urinary & Reproductive Problems

    • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • 8

    Thermal Emergencies

    • Heat

    • Cold

    • Seasonal Considerations
  • 9

    Neurological Problems

    • Neurological Problems
  • 10

    Wildlife Encounters

    • Large Animals

    • Small Animals

    • Insects
  • 11

    Skin & Paws

    • Skin, Fur, Paws & Nails
  • 12

    First Aid Kits

  • 13

    Resources

    • Resources
  • 14

    Conclusion

    • Thank You!

    • Handbook Download