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First aid for pets: How to save the lives of your four-legged friends!
On November 9th, 2025, a first aid course for pet owners will take place at the Hübner Small Animal Center to help them deal with pet emergencies.
First aid for pets: How to save the lives of your four-legged friends!
A first aid course for pet owners was recently held at the Hübner Small Animal Center, which came at just the right time. The course aims to prepare cat and dog owners for emergencies involving their beloved pets. Because, as so often in life, things can happen faster than you think, and then you have to keep a cool head.
A highlight of the course was the practical exercise in which the participants were able to perform chest compressions on a dog dummy. These exercises are not only educational, but also provide security and self-confidence when the need arises. Doreen Fischer, a participant, emphasizes the great relevance of this course, especially for pet owners who want to act correctly in an emergency. “It helps to be prepared,” she says.
Insights into life with animals
Also present was Yvonne Gerber, a pediatric nurse in the premature baby ward, who brought her two older cats Piete and Filou with her. These two four-legged friends have health problems, which makes the situation all the more urgent. Yvonne explains that she can often observe vital signs in the cats that are similar to those in premature babies. This shows how important it is to be able to take good care of your own animals in an emergency.
Such courses are not only an important prerequisite for responsible animal husbandry, but also a valuable experience for animal owners. You will learn how to react quickly and effectively in an emergency. The course at the Hübner Small Animal Center proved to be a complete success, and many participants were motivated to apply what they had learned at home.
The clarity and practical applications make this first aid course a great opportunity for all animal lovers. So if you think you could benefit from such a course, you shouldn't be afraid to sign up for it. Those interested can find more information about other offers, for example, on the Erste Group website, which not only deals with financial services, but also with the well-being of our animal companions here.
In summary, having a good eye for the safety of our pets can not only bring a lot of joy, but can also be life-saving. Every pet owner should think intensively about the topic of first aid - because the health of our favorite companions is important to us.