Brakpan SPCA pawfect their first-aid skills
It was presented by Dr Tanya Grantham and covered skills and knowledge needed to cope with canine and feline medical emergencies.
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Staff, committee members, volunteers and supporters from the Brakpan SPCA attended a first-aid course for animals on Sunday.
Presented by Animal Health and Hydro, the workshop was held in Benoni and participants learnt about basic animal health, CPR for dogs (with adaptations for cats), immediate management of common injuries, frequently occurring conditions and poisoning.
It was presented by Dr Tanya Grantham and covered skills and knowledge needed to cope with canine and feline medical emergencies.
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