Red CrossIt is important for all dog owners to know canine CPR.

The Knoxville Red Cross offer Pet First Aid and CPR classes throughout the year that can give you a good background in how to be ready should a medical emergency strike your furry friend.  To get you started take a look at this video from dog safety expert Melanie Monteiro.

Also take a look at Julie Szabo’s post on recent and important updates to doggy CPR techniques that mirror the American Heart Association’s new recommendations.