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Arlington Animal Services
1000 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.
Arlington, TX 76018

Mail Stop 52-0100
P. O. Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004-3231

Phone: 817-459-5898
Fax: 817-459-5698

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Arlington Shelter ID is TX144
 

 
Animal Services - Encouraging Responsible Pet Ownership

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PET FIRST AID

Pet First Aid is the immediate and temporary care given to an injured animal until it can be taken to a professional veterinarian for more definite medical care and attention.

Topics Covered in this 4-hour course include:

  • Finding the pulse and recognizing abnormal pulse rates
  • How to detect if the animal is dehydrated
  • How to recognize an emergency
  • How to approach a sick or injured dog or cat
  • Capturing and restraint techniques
  • Rescue breathing (practiced on a dog or cat manikin)
  • CPR for dogs and cats

Hosted and Facilitated By Certified American Red Cross Fort Worth Chisholm Chapter Staff

To register for the course, please contact the American Red Cross at 817-336-8710 ext. #1

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