The First Aid Companion For Dogs Cats

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 by Amy D. Shojai 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 * Bites from Animals * Car Accidents * Choking * Gunshot Wounds * Heatstroke * Hot Spots * Jellyfish Stings * Poisoning * Snakebites 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

From the author who brought you THE FIRST-AID COMPANION FOR DOGS AND CATS, award-winning pet journalist Amy Shojai presents this new large-format edition of her popular NEW CHOICES IN NATURAL HEALING FOR DOGS & CATS. At your fingertips you'll find over 1,000 at-home remedies for your pet's problems. Herbs * Acupressure * Massage * Homeopathy * Flower essences * Natural diets * Healing energy This new edition is a vet-approved, authoritative guide to homeopathy, supplements, and hundreds of other new choices for keeping dogs and cats healthy! Strengthen joints and repair cartilage with this all-natural enzyme Push the "aspirin" point for instant pain relief Stop behavior problems like barking with a flower essence Herbs that fortify immunity and can help prevent cancer Eliminate swelling with this powerful nutrient A one-week plan to get rid of fleas--without harmful chemicals Discover for yourself how the country's top holistic veterinarians treat their pets without using drugs...and how you can do it, too!

Homeophatic remedies can be safely and effectively used for all species of animals. Homeopathy is even applicable to birds and reptiles, and special notes on these species are included at the end of the manual.