Source: Veterinary Practice News
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is enhancing public safety by training K9 handlers to deliver emergency medical care to their working dogs in the field. Led by Dr. Sarah Tauber, the workshops cover real-life crises such as opioid exposure, trauma, and other critical incidents. Handlers learn to use Narcan, apply bandages, monitor vital signs, and perform essential first aid to stabilize dogs until veterinary help is available.
The program partners with Oregon law enforcement and federal agencies, including the Beaverton Police Department, Oregon Police Canine Association, and the ATF, with future sessions tailored to drug-detection K9 units. Beyond these workshops, DoveLewis promotes Veterinary education through its global online platform, atDove, and a new 100-person community training space. Dr. Tauber emphasizes that empowering handlers with life-saving skills strengthens both canine well-being and community protection, ensuring that K9 teams remain ready and resilient in high-risk environments.
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