A bee sting, a snakebite, hit by a car – pets can be injured so quickly. Knowing how to deal with the injury may make the difference between life and death for a beloved companion.

“According to the American Animal Hospital Association, one out of four pets could be saved if just one pet first-aid technique is used before transporting the animal to the hospital,” said Gretchen Staab, who will be teaching a pet first-aid class Oct. 26 to benefit D-snip. D-snip is a low-cost spay-and-neuter program working to eradicate the overpopulation of pets in our area.

Staab, who is a certified pet-tech instructor, will be teaching CPR, rescue breathing, choking management, bleeding protocols, poisoning, injuries from heat and cold, wellness assessments and more. Instructions on how to put together your own first-aid kit and make “snout-to-tail” assessments are also included. Participants will learn through lectures and hands-on practice, with a take-home handbook as a reference.

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If you go

Visit www.dawgswim.com to learn more about the pet CPR and first-aid class benefitting D- Snip.
Pre-registration is required. The class will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Iron Horse Inn, 5800 Main Ave. The cost is $85. Payment is nonrefundable, but a credit for a future class will be given if you are unable to attend.
Email [email protected] or call (407) 982-9415 to register.
No dogs are allowed in class.