Pet Instructor Skill Review
Course Content
- Introduction to your Pet First Aid Instructor refresher course
- Course introduction
- Dog First Aid and The Law
- The vet and your role in first aid
- The Role of the Dog First Aider
- When is Veterinary Care Required?
- Keeping your pet safe in an emergency
- Car Accidents
- Car Accidents - Injuries and Treatment
- Pet Proofing your home
- Please rescue my pets stickers
- Hand Hygiene
- Dog Microchipping
- Cat microchipping
- Precautions and Safety
- Pet Anatomy and Physiology
- First Aid Kits and Equipment
- Checking a Pets health
- Initial Assessment
- Checking Your Dog's Health and Finding Out What Is Normal
- Gum Colour
- Collecting a Urine Sample
- How Dogs Show Pain
- How Dogs Show Pain - Vets Comments
- Taking a Pulse
- Taking the Temperature
- Taking the Rectal Temperature
- Vital Signs
- Comprehensive Assessment and Checking Vital Signs Example
- Pet Accidents and First Aid
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR
- Dog CPR Introduction
- Dog CPR Practical Demonstration
- CPR on deep chested dogs
- Small and barrel-chested dog CPR
- Cat CPR
- Near and Secondary Drowning
- Dogs Drowning and Treatment
- Near and Secondary Drowning - vets comments
- How Realistic is Dog CPR - hear what our vet says
- Oxygen and Your Dog
- Administration of Oxygen
- Choking
- Bleeding Control
- Different Conditions you may see
- Breathing and Respiratory Problems
- Loss of Appetite
- Sneezing
- Lethargy
- Urination Problems
- Weakness in Animals
- Weakness and Collapse - additional vets comments
- Hair Loss and Skin Conditions
- Cataracts
- Dehydration in Dogs
- Clinical signs of dehydration in dogs and cats
- Hydration and rehydration in dogs
- Fluid balance in dogs and cats
- Oralade - treating dehydration
- Oralade for cats
- Oralade - The Science
- Injuries
- Suspected fractures
- Types of fractures on animals
- Dog Fractures Treatment
- Spinal injury and moving an injured dog
- Spinal Injuries
- Paw Problems
- Paws and Claws
- Nail and Claw Injuries
- Eye Injuries
- Eye Problems
- Ear Problems
- General Bandaging
- Bandaging the Ear
- Bandaging the Tail and Tail Injuries
- Bandaging the Body
- Fight Wounds
- Puncture Wounds
- Mouth and Dental Problems
- Animal bites and scratches on dogs
- Small Cuts, Scratches and Grazes
- Bandage aftercare
- Stings on animals
- Ibuprofen and pets
- Carbon Monoxide and dogs
- Poisoning
- Vet poison information line
- Inducing Vomiting in a Dog
- Inducing Vomiting - vets comments
- Snake Bites
- Dog Burns
- Chemical Burns
- Electrocution
- Electric Shocks
- Cruciate Ligament
- Falls From Height
- Illness
- Dogs and Illnesses
- Bloat and Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV)
- Why do dogs eat grass
- Why are Onions Toxic to Dogs
- Why is Chocolate Toxic to Dogs
- High Temperatures and Heatstroke
- Hyperthermia - Vets Comments
- Hypothermia Treatment
- Hypothermia - vets comments
- Vomiting in Animals
- Different Types and Causes of Vomiting
- Vomiting - vets comments
- Seizures and Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Allergies in Dogs
- Allergic reactions
- Pancreatitis
- Cushings Disease
- Nose and Respiratory Problems - Vet
- Breathing Difficulties
- Coughing and kennel cough
- Kennel Cough - vets comments
- Diarrhoea in Animals
- Stomach Conditions
- Possible Causes of Blood in Dog Faeces
- Rabies
- Alabama Foot Rot
- Blue Green Algae
- Hip Dysplasia
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Pyometra
- Vestibular Syndrome
- Parasites that affect pets
- Cats
- Different types and sizes of animals
- Summary and Your Practical Session
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Approaching a Dog That Has Been Injured
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When you approach a pet that has been injured, first thing, you need to keep calm. If you are calm, this will help calm the animal. The first reaction is maybe to approach, but this may put you in danger and the animal may run. When it is safe, you need to approach the animal and secure the scene. Get people away or give them a job to do. It is a good idea for children to be kept somewhere safe, away from the scene if possible. If the pet is in a dangerous place like a road, decide what you are going to do to keep both you and the pet safe. If the pet is in a house fire, do not enter the building. Let the fire services rescue them. Take care if toxic chemicals are involved as these can harm you and cause poisoning. The animal may become aggressive and frightened, so you need to keep calm and keep your wits about you. Consider restraint or muzzles to keep you and the animal safe. Pre-assess the pet before your approach so you have got an idea of what to do before you directly come into contact with them. Read their body language. This can be a really good help and an indicator of what is actually wrong and how stressed the animal is. Then you need to decide what action needs to be taken and carry that action out. Body language to look out for includes: Hair in the back of the neck standing up, growling or barking, intent staring at you or something, submissive movements like lying on their back, as they can often bite out of fear, biting, snapping, or exposing their teeth, and finally, ears back and tail between their legs. If you cannot control the animal, stay back and observe them until help arrives. Remember, you must keep calm, level-headed, and safe when approaching any animal in need.
Approaching Animals in Distress: Safety Guidelines
1. Maintain Calmness
Stay Calm: Your calm demeanor can help reassure the distressed animal.
2. Proceed with Caution
Approach Slowly: Avoid sudden movements that may provoke fear or danger.
Secure the Scene: Ensure the area is safe and remove onlookers or assign them tasks.
Child Safety: In serious situations, keep children at a safe distance from the scene.
3. Assess the Situation
Dangerous Locations: Evaluate the pet's safety, especially in hazardous places like roads.
Fire Incidents: Do not enter a burning building; let the fire service rescue pets.
Chemical Hazards: Exercise caution if toxic chemicals are present.
4. Handling Aggression
Consider Restraint: Use restraint or a muzzle if the animal is aggressive and frightened.
Pre-assessment: Observe the pet's body language before approaching.
Signs to Watch For: Look out for signs like raised neck hair, growling, intense staring, submissive gestures (e.g., laying on the back), biting, snapping, exposing teeth, ears back, and tail between legs.
5. Observational Distance
Stay Back: Keep a safe distance and observe the animal until professional help arrives.
6. Stay Safe and Calm
Prioritize Safety: Always maintain a calm and level-headed approach when assisting distressed animals.
