Pet Owners Learn First Aid, Training, Basics With Home Video

Phoenix, Ariz. – (July 12, 2000) Pet owners need training just as much as their animals. Farnam Companies, Inc., a leader in the animal health industry, distributes videotapes to help people become educated pet owners. Videotapes are available with free shipping on the company´s web site at www.farnam.com.

Would you know what to do or how to recognize heatstroke in your dog? “K-911 Emergency First Aid” prepares pet owners for emergency situations. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals refers to the video as “…concise, detailed and medically sound…” The 35-minute video demonstrates how to prevent an emergency from becoming a tragedy, and what to do for poisoning, bleeding, fractures and heatstroke. Licensed, certified veterinarian Dr. Keith Gordon teaches the specialized applications for CPR, rescue breathing and the Heimlich Maneuver.

Thinking about adopting a puppy or a kitten? In “Puppy´s First Year” and “Kittens to Cats,” Ann M. Childers, noted animal behaviorist, trainer and founder of Animal School, Inc., guides viewers through pet selection, housebreaking, use of a crate, training, exercising, socialization, diet and challenges for working pet owners. The 60-minute videos also address common problems in raising puppies and kittens, and grooming tips.

For bird enthusiasts, “Bird Basics” and “All About Parakeets” may be especially helpful. Both videos are 45-minutes in length and cover topics like trimming wings and nails, proper housing, health, nutrition and diet, and taming and training.

For information about Farnam videos, videogames, audiotapes and books for the horse, livestock and pet industries, go to www.farnam.com on the Internet or call toll free at (800) 548-2828. Founded in 1946, Farnam Companies, Inc., is a privately held company and a leader in the animal health products industry.