First Aid for Cats and Dogs

About the course

This course costs �95. Available course dates are: 19th July 2025 Britain is well regarded as a nation of animal lovers, from companion pets to large animal collections. This has resulted in a multi-million pound industry, ranging from well known national pet feed companies to pet stores, catteries and kennels and numerous other businesses providing for the needs of animals. If you care about animals and have a deep interest in their health and wellbeing, Myerscough provides an excellent opportunity for you to further your studies. What will the course involve? A selection of the following subjects will be covered: Accidental Poisoning Bandaging Techniques CPR Techniques Gastro Intestinal Emergencies Fractures Head Injuries Transport Techniques Wounds and Haemorrhaging

Key Information

Location: Preston Campus

Course length: One Year (one week)

Available course dates: Please select the appropriate campus and start date to apply online.

Preston Campus
Saturday 8th November 2025
Preston Campus
Saturday 7th February 2026

Entry requirements & additional information

Feedback throughout the day.
Other part time courses are available in related subjects. Full time study programmes are also available.
Writing paper and a pen, sensible footwear and clothing.

Animal Studies

Britain is well regarded as a nation of animal lovers, from companion pets to large animal collections. This has resulted in a multi-million pound industry, ranging from well known national pet feed companies to pet stores, catteries and kennels and numerous other businesses providing for the needs of animals.

If you care about animals and have a deep interest in their health and wellbeing, Myerscough provides an excellent opportunity for you to further your studies. You'll develop a range of skills and have the opportunity to care for a range of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets, farm animals, reptiles and amphibians and a range of invertebrates.

Our new £3m Animal Studies Centre

Our Animal Studies Centre

Myerscough College’s Animal Studies Centre has tripled in size after the completion of a £3 million extension and major refurbishment. The new Animal Studies Centre features specialist classrooms, dedicated indoor and outdoor areas for different animal groups, as well as spacious private rooms, reception and study areas, all fully equipped with the latest I.T technology.

The Animal Studies Centre also offers a range of services to the public, from grooming and healthcare through to behaviour classes and hydrotherapy for injury recovery.