The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats (Prevention Pets) | 
enlarge | Author: Amy D. Shojai Publisher: Rodale Books Category: Book
List Price: $19.95 Buy New: $11.84 You Save: $8.11 (41%)
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Rating: 31 reviews Sales Rank: 128754
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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THIS is the book I've been looking for July 3, 2009 Flo Smith (Houston, TX) I know that when a pet is sick or injured, the best thing to do is to consult their veterinarian. But let's face it, sometimes that isn't really practical. And sometimes, FIRST AID is needed to even get the pet to the vet. I have had vets tell me that there are some OTC medications that are safe for pets, but they never tell me which ones or how much. Frustrating.
Finally, we have a resource with good, practical advice on when to call the vet, and what to do in the meantime, or in some cases - what to do instead. This book provides information on what OTC remedies can be safely used for dogs and cats, as well as some good old fashioned non-medication remedies for some ailments. And it is written in an easy-to-read; easy-to-understand format. Topics are arranged alphabetically by what is ailing your 4-legged friend, so it is easy to find what you need to know in a hurry.
My frustration is over. This is a great book for any pet parent.
Save a Pet May 3, 2009 Ray D. Hoover (VA) This book just might save your pet's life.
Like CPR buys time to save a humam life, this book buys time to save your pets life and also helps you from doing the wrong thing.
This book was all it was advertised to be April 23, 2009 Doris J. Britt (Rochester, NY) "The First Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats" is a book I will keep handy as long as I have pets. It is as good as advertised and I am glad to have it handy. I love my cats and feel that I am now doing all I can to keep them well! DJBritt
a must for cat and/or dog owners January 11, 2009 Lydia (Toledo OH) This book is a "must" for any cat and/or dog owner. This purchase is to replace the other copy I had and gave to my brother with an ill dog. I am a volunteer helping in the training of future service and/or therapy dogs and it has come in handy more than once!
The information has saved $$$ in helping to know what symptons are ones requiring immediate medical tx and those that I can treat at home.
I love this book! November 12, 2008 K. Winfrey (Kansas City, MO) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I foster cats for a local shelter and have cats of my own. This book is very easy to understand and gives you very detailed information on whatever is ailing your pet. It has more serious ailments such as a heat stroke and more casual ones such as vomiting up a hairball. It also has a handy chart that tells you what human medicines will work for your pets. I highly recommend it.
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