Essential training to keep dogs safe and enhance your skills & confidence to take action in an emergency.
InstructorMelanie Monteiro
Free
Instruction covers critical life-threatening scenarios including CPR, shock, choking, canine bloat, and heatstroke.
The curriculum includes specific modules for monitoring heart rate, pulse, respiratory rate, body temperature, and capillary refill time.
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The teaching style avoids excessive medical terminology, making complex emergency information easy for laypeople to understand.
Some learners have noted that terminology and specific emergency names may not align with UK veterinary standards or industry practices.
One sampled review suggests that while the course includes some quizzes, there is a desire for more frequent opportunities to test knowledge through interactive testing.
The content aligns well with pet owners and professionals, but may present challenges for those in the UK due to terminology differences.