Baker Pet Talks: Tips from Cornell Experts

Do you know what do you if your pet suddenly collapses?

Join us on April 5th to learn the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) so you can help your dog or cat until they can get to a veterinarian.

If you can't make it to the Institute, you can watch the demonstration live online, just click the button below to be taken to the live feed.

The event will be co-sponsored by the Baker Institute for Animal Health, the research center that brought you the canine parvo vaccine and the world's first successful litter of puppies born via in vitro fertilization, and the Cornell Feline Health Center, the first organization dedicated solely to improving the lives of cats. This is an event for animal lovers of all ages and admission is free.

In this hands-on demonstration:

• Learn how to check the airway
• Learn to do chest compressions and mouth-to-snout ventilation
• Practice CPR on mannequin cats and dogs
   

Presenter:
Daniel J. Fletcher, PHD, DVM
Dr. Fletcher is Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Associate Professor of Emergency and Critical Care and co-chair of the RECOVER Initiative, which published the first evidence-based veterinary CPR guidelines in 2012. He has taught CPR courses all over the world.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
6:00 - 7:30 PM

The Baker Institute is located less than five minutes from campus, off of Snyder Hill Road and Ellis Hollow Road and has ample, free parking.

The Baker Institute for Animal Health
235 Hungerford Hill Road
Ithaca, NY 14853

Do not hesitate to contact us by phone (607) 256-5600 or email if you have any questions.