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What would you do if your pet suddenly became ill or was injured? Knowing the right steps to take during an emergency can save the life of any pet, which is why PETCO is pleased to announce its one-of-a-kind online pet first aid course now available exclusively at www.PETCO.com/firstaid.

"This online course offers customers the opportunity to learn at their leisure, in the comfort of their home or office," said PETCO Pet Services Coordinator Caren Dutta. "The greatest benefit of having a course online is that we are available to reach all of our customers both in the U.S. and throughout the world."

For only $35 customers will learn about the following topics: recognizing emergencies, providing emergency life support, handling sudden illness, wounds and bleeding, burns, physical injuries, poisoning and environmental emergencies, and disaster preparation.

Throughout the course, customers will learn valuable information designed to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to handle a crisis. The course begins by helping customers understand normal pet behavior and recognize behavioral changes. Course topics are organized is an easy-to-understand format and images, as well as checkpoints are provided to support learning.

"We are our pets' protectors and most trusted friends," said Dutta. "This valuable first aid program can prevent a serious situation from becoming life-threatening."

To register and receive additional information, visit www.PETCO.com/firstaid.

PETCO is a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food, supplies and services with a commitment to quality animal care and education. PETCO's strategy is to offer its customers a complete assortment of pet-related products and services at competitive prices, with superior levels of customer service at convenient locations, by hiring pet lovers and training them to become counselors to our pet-loving customers. PETCO operates more than 800 neighborhood stores in 49 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a leading destination for on-line pet food and supplies at www.PETCO.com.

The PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit organization, has raised more than $31 million since its inception in 1999. More than 3,800 non-profit grassroots animal welfare organizations from around the nation receive Foundation support. Through the PETCO Foundation, PETCO endeavors to be a community leader in promoting the welfare of companion animals and celebrating the human-animal bond.

SOURCE: PETCO