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.

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.

Veterinarian explains how to recognize and treat dogs' and cats' common medical emergencies including heatstroke, broken bones, lacerations, poisoning, allergic reactions, and skin, ear, and eye conditions. Provides instructions for performing CPR and preparing a first aid kit. Guide is organized by symptom and severity level, not clinical diagnosis. 2006.

Not everybody believes an emergency will occur with their pets. Even the ones that do, often don't realise they can make a substantial difference in a serious situation. Rest assured, anyone wanting to be prepared for any problems will be ready and more confident with this pet first aid guide. This eBook comes in a simple and easy-to-read style that informs dog and cat lovers how to prepare for emergency and first aid situations. It also provides useful tips on how to prevent these situations from arising in the first place. Many other first aid guides fail to point out the safety risks involved in first aid, but this guide will unlock all the potential hazards that cause harm to you and your pet during such a frantic time, as well as tell you how to avoid them. But how do you even know when something is wrong or when it's time to call the situation an emergency, act on it and contact the vet? Luckily, there is a chapter to walk you through the normal signs, including healthy temperature, pulse and breathing rate, along with the common signs of poor health that you cannot ignore. First aid is all about knowing what to do and how to do it, so this guide's chapter on first aid procedures will reveal the most common used methods to help stabilise your pet - artificial respiration, CPR, the Heimlich manoeuvre and detailed wound care tips. The final chapter outlines various medical conditions or medical emergencies, how to spot them and what first aid to perform to increase chances of stabilising the pet, stopping problems from getting worse or protecting and attending to problems temporarily until a vet is reached. Overall, you won't find a more handy pet first aid guide that can be accessed and read so easily!

Do you know what to do if your dog is stung by a bee, breaks a leg or goes into shock? Learn how to distinguish a minor affliction from a true emergency and how to address the situation. Written by a veterinarian for the layman, First Aid for Dogs will help you handle an emergency with the best advice for your dog's health and safety. It contains detailed information on everything from how to assemble a first aid kit to how to give your dog CPR. First Aid for Dogs includes a cross-referenced index in the front of the book for quick access to the problem. Informative illustrations and photographs simplify the application of successful first aid.