NASHVILLE, TN, NOVEMBER 14, 2013— The American Red Cross Nashville Area Chapter has partnered with training experts at Nashville K-9 to offer a Dog First Aid Course for dog owners.
“Your pet relies on you to provide daily care, love and affection and as a responsible pet owner you should also be prepared to care for your pet in an emergency or in the event of an accident,” said Joe Simpson, State Operations Manager for Preparedness Health & Safety Services. “Whether your pet becomes ill or is injured, or needs help in a disaster, the Red Cross can help.”
American Red Cross Dog First Aid teaches vital safety skills, including how to:
• Administer medications
• Recognize an emergency
• Perform CPR, First Aid and choking skills
• Treat common emergencies such as cuts, scrapes and bleeding
• Build a pet first aid kit
• And much more
You can enroll today in American Red Cross Dog First Aid. The next course will be offered:
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $50
Location: American Red Cross Nashville Area Chapter Auditorium
2201 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Participants must pre-register for the course. To sign up, please contact Nashville K-9 at (615) 438-2602 or visit www.NashvilleK9.com.