September 16, 2007

Thankfully myself and all our dog daycare staff have taken the DOGSAFE™ Canine First Aid course. We never want to have to use these skills but they are essential to learn in the event of an emergency. This was proven to me last Friday when I had to apply what I had learned. 

After a busy day, all was quiet in the daycare when one of our regular dogs began having a seizure. 

He lost all ability to get up, his hind legs were cycling, his mouth was fully clenched, his eyes were unfocused and all facial muscles were taught. With my canine first aid training in mind, I removed the other dogs from the room and then could only watch as his seizure continued knowing that I had to wait for it to run its course. 

When the seizure was over, he was shaking and drooling uncontrollably. At this time I reassured him and checked his vitals, but the lack of colour in his gums was very troublesome as well as the heavy drooling. 

After contacting the owner, I promptly drove him home, and was then able to accurately describe what happened over the phone to their vet.

Thanks again for the DOGSAFE™ Canine First Aid training.

Kate Morris, Owner
A Spot For Spot Dog Daycare
DOGSAFE Graduate, September 27, 2006

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