What You Really Need To Know The AHA updated its guidelines based on new ILCOR research. Core CPR techniques stay the same. Here’s what’s changing: The theme across all updates: get people acting faster with techniques that work in real-world conditions. ProTrainings will have updated courses by March 2026. 2025 ECC Updates Are Here New…
What may be safe for dogs can be downright dangerous to cats. Case in point: hydrogen peroxide.Yes, hydrogen peroxide can be safely given to a dog suspected of ingesting a toxin to induce vomiting under certain circumstances. Play it safe by contacting a veterinarian by phone or online who can guide you on the correct…
Our dogs display lots of behaviors – some we applaud and some we abhor. Fitting in that latter category is a dog scooting his rear end on the living room rug and sometimes, in front of horrified houseguests. Don’t blame the dog for misbehaving or attention seeking. That scooting is triggered by a health or…
I live in Texas with a reputation for being scorching hot, but even the Lone Star State does experience freezing temperatures and yes, ice and snow. I also live with Kona, Emma and Nova. My dogs all sport shorthaired coats, and they definitely benefit from wearing cozy coats when temperatures dip below freezing during outdoor…
By Arden Moore Some cats vomit. Some cats regurgitate. Some do both. Both result in smelly messes. Yuck to both! Cats can be masters at hiding pain or ailments, so it is important to pay attention to these food-related actions. It is also important to know when to have your cat examined by your veterinarian….
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When the first chill of autumn arrives, it’s natural to flip on the furnace, curl up under a blanket, and enjoy the cozy warmth. But along with that comfort comes an invisible danger that many homeowners overlook: carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is often called the “invisible killer” because you can’t see it, smell it,…
Running a CPR and First-Aid training business is hard work. You’re great at teaching life-saving skills, but finding new students and keeping track of them is overwhelming. The good news? You don’t need expensive software or tech skills to grow your business. In this article, we’ll explore two completely free tools that successful safety instructors…
A dog’s tail is more than just a wagging accessory — it plays an important role in communication, balance, and even warmth. Dogs use their tails to signal their emotions, steer in the water, and some even curl their tails around their noses to stay warm on chilly nights. For many pet parents, nothing is…
By Arden Moore When it comes to keeping pets safe, you need more than just your eyes and hands—you also need your ears. Each year, more than 200,000 dogs and cats die from choking (American Veterinary Medical Association). Tragically, many of these emergencies are preventable. As a master-certified pet first aid and CPR instructor, and…
By Arden Moore Summer is here in full force—and so is the heat. While many of us love soaking up the sun with our dogs, it’s important to know that hot weather can pose serious risks for our canine companions. Heat stroke in dogs can happen in minutes, and without proper prevention, it can be…
Welcome to Our New Newsletter This new quarterly newsletter is designed to share updates from our team at ProTrainings. We plan to include marketing tips for your training business, advice for going deeper into ECC guidelines, updates about us, good samaritan stories, tips from customer service and compliance updates when they’re relevant. And we want to hear…
The methods of defibrillating a child are basically the same as defibrillating an adult. One important distinction involves AED pad size.
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