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April is Pet First Aid Month and Braxton's Animal Works is reminding you to take a minute to brush up on your first aid tips so you can care for your pet should the need arise.
Do you know what to do in a pet emergency? The Red Cross can help you learn how to respond to health emergencies and provide basic first aid for the four-legged members of your family. Practice and preparation will help you be calm and effective in an emergency, protecting you and your animal from further injury or suffering. They offer Dog First Aid, Cat First Aid, and Cat and Dog First Aid classes ranging from 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hours.
The courses cover some of the following topics:
Understanding basic pet owner responsibilities
Administering medicine
Managing breathing and cardiac emergencies
Managing urgent care situation
Treating wounds
Treating electrical shock
Caring for eye, foot and ear injuries
Preparing for disasters
If you want to be prepared at all times, consider downloading the Pet First Aid App. The Pet First Aid App can be found in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching American Red Cross or by going to redcross.org/mobileapps.
So if it's been a while since your last first aid class take a minute to review the tips on the American Red Cross website or download their App. You want to ensure that you have the skills necessary to care for your furry family members in any emergency.