In 2025, numerous organizations are offering pet first aid and CPR certification courses to equip pet owners and professionals with essential emergency response skills. These courses cover topics such as choking management, rescue breathing, heat and cold-related injuries, bleeding protocols, poisonings, insect or snake bites, and performing a snout-to-tail assessment for wellness or injury. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certification card valid for two years.
For instance, Whisker Revivers offers in-person classes in Omaha, Nebraska, with sessions scheduled throughout the year. Additionally, online classes are available monthly, providing flexibility for participants.
ProTrainings provides instructor-led courses in Dallas, Texas, including a Pet First Aid & CPR Instructor Course on November 11, 2025. These courses are designed for individuals interested in teaching pet first aid and CPR.
Pet Tech® offers CPR and first aid classes in various locations, such as Lewisville, Texas, on March 24, 2025. These classes include CPR techniques, first aid skills, and health care information for dogs and cats.
Paws For Life USA, in partnership with Pro Pet Hero, offers Pet First Aid/CPR courses open to both members and non-members. The course covers first aid and disaster preparedness, general health tips, respiratory system emergencies, injury care, poisonings, allergic reactions, and CPR.
Dog Ranch - Naples provides Pet First Aid & CPR classes, with the next available class on October 19, 2025. These classes are suitable for pet owners, pet professionals, dog trainers, and pet rescues.
BVAC Rescue offers both in-person and virtual Pet First Aid & Disaster Response courses. The in-person course is scheduled for July 26, 2025, at the BVAC Rescue Response Training Center, while the virtual course is also available on the same date via Zoom.
These courses are designed to prepare individuals to handle pet emergencies effectively, ensuring the safety and well-being of animals in critical situations.