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Learn Pet First Aid for Emergencies
Your furry friend’s well-being is a top priority as a pet owner. But accidents and health emergencies can happen anytime, and knowing how to respond can make a crucial difference in your pet’s recovery — or even survival. Many people are familiar with first aid for humans, but understanding first aid for pets is equally important. Learning pet first aid is an essential skill for any responsible pet owner.
Why Learn Pet First Aid?
- Accidents Happen When You Least Expect Them
- Helps You Respond Quickly in an Emergency
- Prevents Further Injury or Complications
- You’ll Be Prepared for Health Emergencies at Home
- It Gives You Peace of Mind
- It’s Simple and Accessible to Learn
- It Strengthens the Bond with Your Pet
- It’s Not Just for Pet Owners!
Basics of Caring for Cats and Dogs
- Vital Signs: Learn how to check your pet's vital signs.
- Preventative Care: Understand proper preventative care.
- Emergency Situations: Know when an accident or injury is considered an emergency.
Download the FREE Red Cross Pet First Aid App
The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app puts veterinary advice for everyday emergencies in the palm of your hand. With videos, interactive quizzes, and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know pet first aid. Get the app and be prepared to act when called upon. iOS App, Google Play, or text "GETPET" to 90999.
Help Save Pet Lives with an American Red Cross Pet First Aid Class
Be prepared for any pet emergency! Sign up for our 35-minute Cat and Dog First Aid Online course. Learn the basics in caring for cats and dogs through a variety of topics – from understanding and checking your pet's vital signs, to preventative care for cats and dogs, to caring for the most critical emergency situations - including breathing and cardiac emergencies, wounds, bleeding, and seizures.
Our pet first aid online course can be good for: Pet Owners, Pet Sitters, Dog Walkers, and Dog Trainers, Animal Shelter Staff & Volunteers, Groomers, Pet Retail Employees, Other Pet Care Providers, and more!
Buy First Aid Supplies from the Red Cross Store
Shop the Red Cross Store, and stock up on first aid kits, gauze, emergency preparedness kits, first aid supplies, reference guides, and more.
Information Provided Deborah C. Mandell, BS, VMD
Pet First Aid information provided by Dr. Debbie Mandell, Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; American Red Cross National Pet Care Advisor for the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council. Visit redcross.org/take-a-class/scientific-advisory-council to see how we work, members, sub councils, scientific reviews, and recent research.
About Red Cross Training Services
Training Services is a division of the American Red Cross with the mission to spread knowledge and educate as many members of the national community in lifesaving procedures. Our services include training courses for CPR and AED, First Aid, BLS (Basic Life Support), Babysitting, Caregiving, Lifeguarding Water Safety, and more.
