New first aid course for pet owners
The course includes detailed veterinary advice to help owners deal calmly with emergency scenarios.
A first aid course for pet owners has been launched by Busy Bees Education and Training to help people learn how to keep their animals healthy and take positive action in an emergency.
The online course, developed in conjunction with Blue Cross veterinary experts, includes interactive games, video interviews and quizzes to help pet owners recount vital information in critical situations.
Its launch follows the publication of the 2021 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, which sparked calls for new pet owners to seek support when it comes to looking after their animals. The report found that almost half of all pet owners who acquired their animals since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic were first-time pet owners.
The course, designed for pet owners old and new, is split into three main sections:
- Preventative health - a comprehensive guide to vaccinations, diet, and grooming.
- Hazards in the home, garden and on a walk – puppy Max and his human family explore potential everyday dangers in the household and outside world.
- What to do in a pet emergency – detailed veterinary advice to help owners deal calmly with a wide range of life-threatening scenarios.
"The responsibility to administer first aid in a calm, timely and effective manner lands on us. Preparing ourselves to respond to an emergency or, even better preventing one, is the best way we can help our beloved animal friends to enjoy long, healthy, and happy lives.”
The course takes one hour to complete and costs £17.50. For more information, visit busybeestraining.co.uk
Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.
