Pet Instructor Skill Review (VTQ)™
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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Weakness and Collapse - additional vets comments
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Whenever you have a pet at home that you think is not themselves, if they become weak, lethargic, or even collapse, again, this is an emergency that you need to be contacting your vet about. It may not always be apparent what the cause is. It could be an underlying illness that they have not previously shown any signs of and now they are. It has gotten to the point where it is causing them to be weak. It may be that you know what has caused it if something has happened in the last day or so that is then having an effect and causing this weakness. What you need to do as a first aider is to look at the vital signs of your dog and just assess how urgent you feel it is. And also then report those measurements, those signs, back to your vet. So, you want to be looking, if they are weak, you want to be checking their pulse. If they have a weak pulse or a slow pulse, then it gives you an idea of where that may be coming from. You want to be checking their temperatures and if they are cold, you need to be warming them up while you are getting them to the vet so that they are not getting worse before they get there. Check their hydration. So do a skin tent test and see if they look well-hydrated. Check their gums. Are they dry? Are the sticky? Are they pale? Look for their breathing. Are they having any breathing problems? Do you feel that they are getting enough oxygen? All this information is really important for the vet so that when you arrive at the vet, they are prepared for what they may need to do for your pet. If they have collapsed, you need to make sure you can safely get them to your vet. And that may be that you need to then ask for some help to get them in the car, or in other situations where it is just impossible, if it is a very large dog and you are by yourself and you cannot get your collapsed dog to the vet, then it will be a situation where you need to phone your vet and they will need to come out to you.
Recognizing Signs of Illness in Pets: First Aid Guide
Identifying Emergencies
When your pet shows signs of weakness or collapse, it's crucial to act promptly:
- Urgent Response: Contact your vet immediately if your pet exhibits unusual behaviour.
- Potential Causes: Underlying illnesses or recent incidents could be responsible for sudden weakness.
Assessing Vital Signs
As a first aider, evaluate your pet's condition and relay the following information to your vet:
- Pulse: Check for pulse strength and rate to gauge the severity of the situation.
- Temperature: Determine if your pet feels cold and take measures to keep them warm.
- Hydration: Perform a skin tent test to assess hydration levels.
- Gum Condition: Inspect gums for dryness, stickiness, or paleness, indicating potential issues.
- Respiration: Monitor breathing patterns and ensure your pet is receiving adequate oxygen.
Providing Vital Information
Offering detailed information to your vet prepares them for effective treatment:
- Communication: Relay your observations and vital signs to the vet for a better understanding of the situation.
Handling a Collapsed Pet
Ensure safe transportation to the vet in case of collapse:
- Assistance: Seek help if needed to safely transport your pet, especially if they are large or you are alone.
- Remote Assistance: In challenging situations, contact your vet for guidance or potential home visits.
