| The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats (Prevention Pets) |  | Author: Amy D. Shojai Publisher: Rodale Books Category: Book
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Media: Paperback Edition: 1 Pages: 439 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4 Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 1579543650 Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70896025 EAN: 9781579543655 ASIN: 1579543650
Publication Date: March 15, 2001 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Amazon.com Review It's every pet owner's nightmare: suddenly your four-legged friend isn't breathing. What to do? There is no 911 for pets, so it's up to you to save a life. The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats is a straightforward guide that covers both major problems--CPR, heat stroke, and strangulation--and minor ones, such as swollen tails, ingrown nails, and flea allergies. Beginning with simple tests and explanations of general care issues like dehydration examinations and triage, this guide then moves on to an alphabetical listing of every possible situation, from arrow wounds to worms. The individual sections are good for both general reading and instant assistance. Each one starts with a notice of when to call the vet--immediately, the same day, or as needed. It also lists what items from your pet's medicine chest will be needed, which may include anything from corn syrup to towels and panty hose. The information that follows this simple checklist is divided into "do this now," "special situations," "follow-up care," and "the best approach." Whenever necessary, simple sketches are included to help show proper technique, such as fashioning an instant muzzle from a pair of nylons, or how to cover a dog's head in case of an ear-flap injury. Relying frequently on common household items like antihistamines, turkey basters, Gatorade, and plastic wrap, this guide assumes most of us won't have special medical training or supplies and focuses on very specific and simple methods of helping your pet achieve the best possible care. Even more importantly, many suggestions are included on prevention of accidents--isn't it easier to get that window screen repaired than to rush your kitty to the vet after a bad fall?--Jill Lightner
Product Description Is there an animal doctor in the house?
Most likely, the answer is no. And when an accident or other emergency threatens your pet, every minute counts. Don't be unprepared! Open The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats and learn:
* Basic first-aid techniques, such as cleaning a wound, making a splint, and performing CPR-- step-by-step! * Which over-the-counter human medications can help-- or harm-- your dog or cat * What to keep in your pet's medicine chest (many essential items are probably in your house already!) * How to quickly pinpoint what's wrong with your pet, using the First-Aid Symptom Finder
Plus, you'll discover a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to more than 150 common-- and not-so-common-- injuries and conditions, including:
* Abscesses (page 60) * Bites from Animals (page 90) * Car Accidents (page 117) * Choking (page 131) * Gunshot Wounds (page 224) * Heatstroke (page 237) * Hot Spots (page 245) * Jellyfish Stings (page 269) * Poisoning (page 311) * Snakebites (page 350)
Each at-a-glance entry tells you when to call the vet, which supplies or medications you'll need, what immediate action you should take, and what you should do as follow-up care.
By knowing what to do in an emergency and then acting quickly and confidently to take the proper steps, you could save your pet's life. The next time medical help is not quickly available, reach for The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats. It's a pet owner's second best friend.
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Not what I expected February 25, 2010 C. Spain (Hayward, California United States) This was not at all what I expected it to be. I was hoping for something much more detailed. This book gives very general information and basically says to go to a veterinarian on every page. The book barely skims the surface of injuries or illnesses and provides VERY BASIC information tot he reader and in the end says to go to the vet.
I did find the bandaging pages somewhat useful but when looking up something like 'ring worm' and all you get is one sentence!
I am very disappointed!
The First Aid Companion For Dogs & Cats (Prevention Pets) February 11, 2010 M. D. Gleason I;ve had a copy of this book for about six years. I may not know where i have put certain things in my house but i KNOW where this book is at all times. I credit this book for saving the life of one of my dogs who jumped on the counter and took 7 pills meant for one of my other dogs at 3:00am. This is my bible, so i bought two more books one for my daughter and one for my son. They love the book.
this book is great September 10, 2009 L. Allison (Aberdeen, WA. USA) no dog owner should be without this book. it has some great advice in it. thanks L.A.
great book to have on hand September 10, 2009 Rachel Stoughton This a great book to have on hand if you have pets. It's easy to understand and find exactly what you need, even in an emergency. The illustrations are also great.
Very informative August 29, 2009 Just Me (Columbia, SC) This book is very informative. It covers a lot of different scenarios for both cats and dogs and gives great instructions for care. It also offers basic initial info for each emergency, such as when to go to the vet and what supplies are needed to render aid. Overall, a very comprehensive, quick response guide to help in a pinch.
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