INDIANAPOLIS— IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital (IndyVet), central Indiana’s original 24-hour emergency and critical care veterinary center, will host its bi-annual Pet First Aid & CPR training class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at its facility on the city’s southeast side, near Beech Grove. The 4-hour class will educate pet owners on how to handle and access a variety of animal-related emergency scenarios. It’s beneficial for anyone who works with or owns companion animals. “You never want to think of the worst, but accidents are inevitable, so it’s best to be prepared on how to react when they do!” said Dr. Jim Speiser, owner of IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital. “When you can utilize pet first aid techniques before a trip to the ER, ultimately that quick response can save lives.” Dr. Speiser will cover some common emergency-related topics that include: vomiting, trauma, shock, bleeding, choking, poisoning, heat [...]