Pets America and the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) recently announced the release of a new programme, Pet First Aid and Disaster Response. The Pet First Aid and Disaster Planning Response Guide is published US-based educational publisher Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. The instructor ancillaries for the course will be released shortly.
Written by Elaine Acker, CEO of Pets America, and with expert guidance from more than 400 veterinarians, the text offers valuable advice on dealing with everyday pet emergencies as well as preparing for and responding to disaster situations. Photos and illustrations show how to treat and manage the 10 most common pet emergencies, including bite wounds, bleeding, heatstroke, and teach readers hands-on skills including CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and how to safely transport an injured or ill animal to the vet.
Pets America works with municipalities to ensure pets are included in disaster plans, and offers training materials to help volunteers set up and manage shelters that allow pets to be housed adjacent to their owners in cases of natural or human-caused disasters. The urgent need to include pets in disaster has gained momentum in recent national and state legislation, and the organisation's work is now being recognised for its education and outreach efforts.
Priced at $14.95, the text is available for purchase from Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Orders can be placed by visiting www.jbpub.com. Volume discounts are also available.
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