The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats (Prevention Pets) | 
 enlarge | Author: Amy D. Shojai
Publisher: Rodale Books
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 50015
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
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Condition: New - may have a small remainder mark on the edge.
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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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I love this book! November 12, 2008
K. Winfrey (Kansas City, MO)
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.
A must have if you have dogs (and cats) September 11, 2008
afrowoman
A must have if you have dogs and cats, I've read a lot of books about dog health and this has got to be one of the best. It helps you prepare for and deal with an emergency. For example there's a whole list of items you should have on hand, a doggie first aid kit. Immediate action can be the difference between life and death of a beloved pet and this book really does describe important procedures that could definitely save a life in those crucial moments. The book is written in a clear and easy to follow fashion, I highly recommend it if you're a dog/cat owner/lover. This book goes very well with this one:
Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook
Great to have around. June 27, 2008
B. Hines
This book is extremely helpful when you have pets. I have used it many times now.
A MUST have for cat or dog owners! April 19, 2008
V. Killion (Defiance, OH USA)
I definitely reccomend this for anyone who loves their cats and dogs like family members! There are many life saving tips in this great book. I bought this book because I have a cat who like to chew on things, including electrical wires. I learned a lot about this scary issue, as well as, many other life saving bits of information that I had never known before. There is even a section on human medicine that is safe for cats and dogs. I think this book would come in handy in the event of an emergency after vet hours!!
 companion kit for dogs and cats paper back April 14, 2008
Lina D. Passanante (united states)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is in great shape and is new, however, it took too long to receive it & I wouldn't purchase another book from a1 because of the length of time it took to recieve it.
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