2009.09.30
Pet first aid lessons at Dogtoberfest
This weekend's festival isn't all fun and games. You can learn some useful tips, too.
As part of this weekend's DogtoberFest, the annual fundraiser held by Saint Francis Service Dogs, Banfield Pet Hospital is offering two free sessions on pet first aid.
The two, half-hour sessions will be taught by Cynthia Harre, lead veterinarian of Banfield's Roanoke location inside the PetSmart store at Valley View. The session are at noon and 3 p.m.
Topics Include:
· How to approach an injured pet
· How to help a pet that has experienced trauma
· How to slow and stop the flow of blood
· How to prevent hypothermia
Dogtoberfest is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saint Francis Training Center located at 8232 Enon Drive, Roanoke. The event will include games for kids and dogs, a parade of pooches and blessings for pets. Admission is free and all dogs must be on-leash and have proof of current vaccinations.
This probably goes without saying, but please leave kitty at home.
The pet first aid lessons will be great! I always love Dogtoberfest and look forward to it so much. Love the picture of the dog...it's so cute!
Comment by Deborah — October 2, 2009 @ 8:20 pm