If you had to, could you save your pets life? Learn how today!

An animal bite, a laceration, poison, drowning... could you rescue your pet in any of these situations? Prevention is the best medicine, and while many people prepare to save other humans in an emergency, they've never even considered how to save their four legged friends.

Shelly Newberg, certified Pet Tech first aid instructor, wants you to know you can save your pets life! Her personal experience with her own pet's poisoning by a common household chemical, inspired her to learn more about how to protect her pets. Beginning her training in 2006, Newberg offers a Pet Saver training program in the Minnesota and South Eastern South Dakota region. It is her hope that area pet owners will register for a class, and come prepared to learn valuable skills.

"Pet First Aid is the immediate care given to a pet that has been injured or suddenly taken ill. This includes home care and when necessary, veterinary help. It is estimated that 60 percent of animal hospital visits are emergency in nature. Knowing the skills and techniques of Pet First Aid can mean the difference between life and death, between temporary and permanent disability, between expensive veterinarian bills and reasonable home care, and between rapid recovery and long recuperation for the pet. Statistics show that preventable accidents are the leading cause of death among pre-senior dogs and cats. There is no dollar figure that can be placed on the toll of pain, suffering, disability and personal tragedy experienced by the pet, family and pet care professional. Most situations can be prevented. The more you know about the pet's health the better chance you have of keeping a simple problem from becoming a big problem." says Newberg.

Living in a mixed area of both urban and rural settings, owners in South Dakota need to be prepared for many types of pet emergencies. The skills provided are appropriate for all regions of the United States. Newberg wants her students to be prepared where ever they might be, at home, on vacation, or out in the field. Attendees of a Pet Saver course can plan on spending eight hours covering several important topics.

"First Aid Care for your Pets includes the skills and information necessary to prepare the pet owner/lover in the unfortunate event of a medical emergency involving their pet. Some of the topics highlighted in the hands on class include: CPR, Rescue Breathing, Shock Management, Bleeding, Injury Assessment, Heat Injuries, Cold Injuries and pet care."

Newberg recognizes the importance of educating every member of your family in pet safety. We often talk to our children about bite safety, and how to approach a strange dog, why not first aid?
"I absolutely recommend children learn pet safety. I do teach to Cub Scouts, and to Girl Scouts,. I believe that if a child is taking care of a pet, they really should know what to do in case of emergency. The best thing to do in witnessing a pet injury is to get an adult to help supervise the situation., and hopefully someone will have taken this course and know what to do in case of emergency. Know how to contact your pet hospital in your area and animal control. The key word is every ones "SAFETY" A person must always be concerned about their surroundings and keep yourself safe! An animal that is hurt will and can bite!"

If you are interested in learning more about Pet Tech, and being a part of this great course, Newberg invites you to visit her website.

"In no way, are the materials or trainings intended as substitute for proper veterinarian care, but rather as a supplement. No liability is assumed by the trainer with respect to the suggestions, recommendations and teachings in the materials or trainings. For more on my classes and costs you can visit me at http://www.ownyourpetslife.com/ and also coming soon to http://www.ownyourpetslife.ws/ . I look forward to saving pet lives "One Pet Owner At A Time." all the time!"