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The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats (Prevention Pets)

The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats (Prevention Pets)Author: Amy D. Shojai
Publisher: Rodale Books
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 36 reviews
Sales Rank: 21550

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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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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5 out of 5 stars 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.


5 out of 5 stars 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.


5 out of 5 stars Very informative   August 29, 2009
Sandra (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.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent book!   August 1, 2009
Firstsnow (Snowbound)
This book helped me feel more confident I could handle emergences from choking to my dogs being shot by arrows to birthing kittens. It's invaluable and if you want to buy one first aid guide for your pets, this one is worth every penny. There are clear diagrams I could easily understand at a glance and time often is what matters in these situations. I read it through once but will keep it handy. Also, there's a useful section on people meds for animals if nothing else is on hand. Great book, thanks!


5 out of 5 stars Excellent first aid assistance for your dog   July 20, 2009
S. Andrews (Romulus, MI)
I purchased this book a few months ago and I'm not quite sure why I didn't think of looking for such a reference guide, years ago. It is invaluable! Many emergencies seem to happen on Fridays or the weekends, or after vet hours. Easy peasy index enables the reader to find things quickly. Extremely well laid out and easy to read. Its definitely worth the money and belongs on every pet owners shelf.

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