We’re often taught basic emergency medical tactics…for humans. But it’s unfortunate to think that our pets could be involved in a similar medical emergency, say choking, ingestion of poison, a severe laceration, and we wouldn’t know what to do.
The American Red Cross Greater Buffalo Chapter and the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society have teamed up to offer Pet First Aid training classes.
Participants can choose from either Dog First Aid or Cat First Aid classes for $25 for single admission, and $40 for two.
The schedule runs as follows:
Wednesday, October 28: Ellicott Small Animal Hospital, 517 Ellicott Street. 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.To register, call 852-8276.
Tuesday, November 17: Northtown Animal Hospital, 839 Niagara Falls Boulevard. 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. 834-8387.
Saturday, December 19: Southtown Animal Hospital, 154 Orchard Park Road. 12:30 PM – 2 PM. 824-4108.
Tuesday, January 16, 2010: Pioneer Paws Pet Clinic, 12393 Olean Road, Chafee, NY. 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. 492-1200.