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Dog emergency aid course

A first aid course for dog owners is essential in order to be able to act quickly and effectively in an emergency.

Our four-legged friends are often curious and active, which can sometimes put them in dangerous situations. It is therefore important that dog owners know how to react correctly in emergency situations.

Emergencies in dogs can have various causes. From accidents and injuries to sudden illnesses. Signs of an emergency can include difficulty breathing, severe vomiting, bleeding wounds, signs of paralysis or even unconsciousness. It is important to recognize symptoms early so that you can act quickly and correctly.

Dog emergencies can have various causes, ranging from accidents and injuries to sudden illnesses. Signs of an emergency can include shortness of breath, severe vomiting, bleeding wounds, paralysis, or even unconsciousness. Es ist wichtig, Symptome frühzeitig zu erkennen, um schnell und richtig handeln zu können.

What you can expect from our MeikoVet dog emergency aid course

In our emergency first aid course for dog owners, we prepare you to protect your dog’s health and life in an emergency.
Become a competent first aider and ensure that your dog receives the best possible help in an emergency.

The following questions, among others, are answered on our emergency aid course:

How do I recognize an emergency?
What measures do I take in an emergency?

Using practical and theoretical exercises, you will learn how to help your dog in an emergency situation.

Target audience: Dog owners and dog lovers

The the course fee includes a first aid kit included and aAll participants receive a certificate at the end of the course.

Well-behaved and trained dogs may be brought along for the practical exercises, depending on the venue and space available. Please note that this is not possible (or necessary) everywhere. If you plan to bring your dog, you can register it directly during your own registration.

The next dog emergency aid courses at MeikoVet

New dates and venues will be published soon.

in Ittigen (afternoon)

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1:00 PM - approx. 3:30 PM

Residenz Talgut

Seminar room "Bolligen & Ostermundigen" (behind the inner courtyard of Restaurant Arcadia) Talgut-Zentrum 34, 3063 Ittigen

CHF 130.- per person (incl. first aid kit), direct payment on site

Speakers: med. vet. Nathalie Rordorf and Dr. med. vet. Ramona Deiss

Parking: available in the Talgut-Zentrum parking garage

Dogs may be brought along. The requirement is that they are relaxed in crowds and get along well with other dogs

FULLY BOOKED – in Ittigen (morning)

Saturday, May 30, 2026

9:00 AM - approx. 11:30 AM

Residenz Talgut

Seminar room "Bolligen & Ostermundigen" (behind the inner courtyard of Restaurant Arcadia) Talgut-Zentrum 34, 3063 Ittigen

CHF 130.- per person (incl. first aid kit), direct payment on site

Speakers: med. vet. Nathalie Rordorf and Dr. med. vet. Ramona Deiss

Parking: available in the Talgut-Zentrum parking garage

Dogs may be brought along. The requirement is that they are relaxed in crowds and get along well with other dogs

FULLY BOOKED – in Lenzburg

Saturday, May 16, 2026

11:00 am - approx. 2:00 pm

MeikoVet in Lenzburg

Hendschikerstrasse 28, 5600 Lenzburg

CHF 130.- per person (incl. first aid kit), direct payment on site

Speaker: med. vet. Simonetta Cator Stirnemann

Parking: available at BSL Parking (vocational school). Please do not park at the veterinary practice.

FULLY BOOKED – in Lenzburg

Saturday, May 9, 2026

11:00 am - approx. 2:00 pm

MeikoVet in Lenzburg

Hendschikerstrasse 28, 5600 Lenzburg

CHF 130.- per person (incl. first aid kit), direct payment on site

Speaker: med. vet. Simonetta Cator Stirnemann

Parking: available at BSL Parking (vocational school). Please do not park at the veterinary practice.

BOOKED OUT – in Maienfeld

Saturday, June 7, 2025

14:00 - approx. 17:00

MeikoVet in Maienfeld

Werkhofstrasse 8, 7304 Maienfeld

CHF 120.- per person (incl. first aid kit), cash payment on site

Speaker: Dr. med. vet. Laura Loi

Parking facilities: Parking is available in front of the veterinary practice and at Maienfeld railroad station (public and subject to charge)

Recordings for the program Tierisch

A special highlight awaits you on this course: the team from the Tele M1 program Tierisch will be on site to take exciting pictures for an upcoming program. If you don't want to appear in the picture for personal reasons, you can of course let us know in advance or directly on site - we respect your privacy and will be happy to take this into consideration.

BOOKED OUT – in St. Gallen

Saturday, May 10, 2025

10:00 am - approx. 1:00 pm

MeikoVet in St. Gallen

Bionstrasse 4, 9015 St. Gallen

CHF 120.- per person (incl. first aid kit), cash payment on site

Speaker: Dr. med. vet. Julia Rettberg

Parking facilities: You can park in front of the office building at Bionstrasse 4 or opposite at Bionstrasse 3.

BOOKED OUT – in Maienfeld

Saturday, September 13, 2025

14:00 - approx. 17:00

MeikoVet in Maienfeld

Werkhofstrasse 8, 7304 Maienfeld

CHF 120.- per person (incl. first aid kit), cash payment on site

Speaker: Dr. med. vet. Laura Loi

Parking facilities: Parking is available in front of the veterinary practice and at Maienfeld railroad station (public and subject to charge)

The course is already fully booked. If you would still like to register, we will put you on the waiting list in case someone is unable to attend at the last minute. (Please send us an email to maienfeld@meikovet.ch with your address and that you would like to be on the waiting list.)

FULLY BOOKED – in Zollikon

Saturday, September 27, 2025

11:00 am - approx. 2:00 pm

MeikoVet in Zollikon

Dachslerenstrasse 11, 8702 Zollikon

CHF 120.- per person (incl. first aid kit), cash payment on site

Speaker: Dr. med. vet. Blanca Lindt

You will find a limited number of public parking spaces around the practice.

FULLY BOOKED – in Ittigen

Saturday, December 6, 2025

10:00 am - approx. 1:00 pm

MeikoVet in Ittigen

Talgutzentrum 7, 3063 Ittigen

CHF 120.- per person (incl. first aid kit), cash payment on site

Speaker: med. vet. Nathalie Rordorf

Parking: There are parking spaces in the underground car park of the Talgutzentrum opposite the Ittigen train station (Coop gas station entrance). After parking, you can take the stairs or the elevator straight up on the right-hand side. The practice is located opposite the post office.

Unfortunately, the course is already fully booked. If we offer another date, we would inform you again by e-mail and publish it here on the website.

In Maienfeld

Saturday, November 22, 2025

14:00 - approx. 17:00

MeikoVet in Maienfeld

Werkhofstrasse 8, 7304 Maienfeld

CHF 120.- per person (incl. first aid kit), cash payment on site

Speaker: Dr. med. vet. Laura Loi

Parking facilities: Parking is available in front of the veterinary practice and at Maienfeld railroad station (public and subject to charge)

Registration

We look forward to receiving your binding registration for one of our current dog emergency care courses. Please select below on which date and where you would like to participate. As the number of participants is limited, we recommend early registration.

We look forward to receiving your binding registration for the dog emergency helper course on February 1, 2025 in St. Gallen. As the number of participants is limited, we recommend early registration.

Both course dates are already fully booked. If you would still like to register, we will put you on the waiting list in case someone is spontaneously unable to attend. Due to the great interest, we will certainly offer further course dates for the dog emergency helper course next year.

The current course date is already fully booked. If you would still like to register, we will put you on the waiting list in case someone is spontaneously unable to attend. Due to the great interest, we will certainly be offering further course dates for the dog emergency helper course in the near future.

The Program “Tierisch” Was Present at our Dog First Aid Course.

Take a look and find out more – the program “Tierisch” was present at one of our dog first aid courses in Maienfeld