First Aid for Dogs

Author: Emma A Hammett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780995490000
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 90

Book Description
Immediate and appropriate first aid treatment in a medical emergency can greatly reduce the pain and suffering experienced by your pet and could save their life. Knowing how to help in those first vital minutes before you can get to the vet is absolutely vital and choosing to read this book could be one of the most important decisions you make. This guide is designed for all dog lovers. It explains how to help your pet or any other dog should an accident happen. It is ideal for those working with dogs and pet owners to gain the skills and confidence to help in an emergency until veterinary support is available. The manual takes you through a step-by- step guide to examining your pet, recognising if there is something wrong and treatment for common veterinary emergencies. The book covers most common first aid emergencies, including helping a choking dog, dog bites, car accidents, injured limbs, CPR, fitting and poisoning... The content conforms to the RECOVER guidelines for veterinary CPR and complies with the Veterinary Care Act. The manual consists of illustrated directions, flow charts, diagrams and accompanies the comprehensive online First Aid for Dogs course available from http: //www.firstaidforpets.net and our practical Dog First Aid courses. This book material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Pets in conjunction with other medical, first aid, animal and veterinary professionals.

Field Guide to Dog First Aid

Author: Randy Acker
Publisher: Wilderness Adventures Press
ISBN: 9781885106049
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Frequently reissued with the same ISBN, but with slightly differing bibliographical details.

The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats

Author: Amy D. Shojai
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 1579543650
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 451

Book Description
Provides a directory of first-aid and emergency procedures for cats and dogs, covering everything from identifying a problem and performing CPR to administering a pill and follow-up care.

Dog First Aid

Author: American Red Cross
Publisher: Staywell (CA)
ISBN: 9781584804017
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Emergency First Aid for Your Dog

Author: Tamara S. Shearer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description

Pet First Aid

Author: Bobbie Mammato
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781578570003
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Designed to provide assistance and guidance to the pet owner in case of an emergency, this book includes coverage of CPR, choking, bleeding, trauma, poisoning, thermal emergencies, various wounds, and more. Suggestions are also given for items to be included in a pet first aid kit, plus tips on regular pet care, neutering and spaying, and traveling with pets. 150 illustrations.

Help!

Author: Michelle Bamberger
Publisher: *Howell Book House
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
A true lifesaver for cats and owners alike. Help! The Quick Guide to First Aid for Your Cat is an indispensable reference for every cat owner. Everyone, from the single cat owner to the cattery proprietor and professional, will find valuable information in a handy, take-along guide. Vital, easy-to-find instruction is available with Help! in an emergency, when time is shortest. Chapters cover CPR, other lifesaving techniques, stopping bleeding, head-to-toe exams, specific aid techniques for burns, bites, and poisoning, and particular medical problems as well as focusing on restraint and transport, and much, much more. A complete list of first aid supplies for all situations, whether at home or on the road, is given, as are suggestions on how to prevent those emergencies from happening or recurring. A unique chapter on hypothetical emergency situations creates learning opportunities for every owner.

Pet Lover's Guide to First Aid and Emergencies

Author: Tom Day
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 1416025316
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
Part of the Pet Lover's Guide series, this volume describes how to recognize an emergency - including surveying the pet and assessing the scene. A list of emergency situations and how to respond is included. The book offers an alphabetical list of both major and minor emergencies, their causes, signs, and first aid treatment. Both dogs and cats are included in each general category. In addition, the book describes CPR and includes suggestions for a pet first-aid kit, including which human drugs may be used on pets. Full-color line art and photographs demonstrate animal behavior, how to take pulses and heart rates, and pressure points. Other illustrations depict transport of a trauma patient, basic CPR techniques, types of bandages, allergic reactions, open-mouth breathing, and methods of cooling for heatstroke. Special boxes labeled "Where We Stand" present the author's strong opinions on specific (sometimes controversial) issues in a highlighted, easy-to-find format. Key terms are highlighted, making them easy to locate and reference - these terms are also included in the glossary with clear, simple definitions. Important information is bulleted and placed in a shaded box, bringing the main points to the reader's attention in a quick and useful way. Detailed list of emergency situations and proper responses shows how to do a complete and thorough examination of causes and signs, plus first-aid treatment, in a concise and user-friendly format. Emergencies are alphabetically listed and divided by species, enabling quick access to critical information and to appropriate actions. Clear readability makes information easily accessible to pet owners, helping them provide appropriate first aid to pets before medical attention from a veterinarian can be obtained. Written by established, recognized veterinarians, this book is a reliable source for veterinary professionals.

Pet Emergency Pocket Guide

Author: InforMed InforMed
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 9781890495466
Category : First aid for animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Pet Emergency Pocket Guide is a practical reference for pet owners that provides complete planning, response and survival guidelines for both common and uncommon pet emergencies, presented in an easy to use and convenient pocket-sized format. This compact tool delivers step-by-step instructions for daily care, first aid, illness and injury assessment, emergency planning, and natural disaster preparation and survival. It features tabbed, color-coded and illustrated sections that make it easy to use, with checklists and inventory lists for creating your own pet emergency, travel, and evacuation kits. This new Second Edition features the following: Updated content as suggested by emergency veterinarians Expanded Glossary of Signs & Conditions, including new entries and illustrations Reorganized content and tabs for ease-of-use Updated toxic food list and detailed reactions for dogs Information about preventing dog bites and scratches, as well as how to break up dog fights 3 pages of common plants that are poisonous to cats New section for 'Pocket Pets', including basic information and signs and conditions for ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, rabbits, birds, fish, turtles and snakes New graphics, charts and an updated design

First Aid For Dogs

Author: Robert Duffy
Publisher: BX.Plans Ltd.
ISBN: 1913296032
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
A ‘must have’ book for all dog owners and potential dog owners. A unique guide for dealing with accidents, injuries and emergencies. It highlights the importance of knowing what to do in the time between discovery and getting the dog or puppy to the vet. The guide begins with basic first aid including a ‘first aid kit’; list and moves through to more specific problems. Amongst other things choking (a common problem) is covered as is bandaging and medication. High on the list of problems are broken legs and other common injuries. The book builds confidence to deal with these issues. Heatstroke, burns and hypothermia are all included. Written in easy to understand language this is a book that all dog owners will want.