The First-Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats (Prevention Pets)
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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 (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.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Rodale Books
Publication date : March 15, 2001
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 448 pages
ISBN-10 : 1579543650
ISBN-13 : 978-1579543655
Item Weight : 1.62 pounds
Dimensions : 7.4 x 1.1 x 9 inches
Part of series : Prevention Pets
Best Sellers Rank: #326,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #44 in Cat Training #90 in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine (Books) #19,648 in Reference (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find this first aid book comprehensive and easy to use, with step-by-step instructions and generously illustrated with photos. Moreover, they appreciate its value, noting it saves money on vet bills, and one customer mentions it covers everything from simple troubles to trauma situations. Additionally, the book is well-organized and serves as a must-have for pet owners.
11 reviews for The First-Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats (Prevention Pets)
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cj douglas –
Handy
I found this helpful. My cat had surgery on his leg and the bandages wouldn’t stay on. This book taught me how to put on new bandages saving me numerous trips to the vet to have the bandages redone. Worth the price of the book for the money I saved on office visits!
Thomas Erickson –
150 accidents/emergencies of dogs and cats, some you can give first aid for others take to vet right away
Amy D Shojai with the help of over 80 Veterinarians has wrote an excellent 439 page book to help the reader save his/her cat or dog when over 150 emergencies/ accidents have taken place. There are some basic illustrations too. Plus she does tell when to take the animal to the vet immediately or during the day.She lists an essential medicine chest to have to treat your dog or cat. Many of the medicines she lists are human medicines in reduced strength. Plus meds never to give especially to cats. I liked the easy at a glance symptom finder to use. There are areas on how to prevent accidents. There are some basic illustrations with clinically proven techniques.I just killed a prairie rattle snake in our driveway at our ranch in OK. A neighbor had come over and said about a week ago a rattle snake bit her puppy in the face and the dog eventually died. At least I have a book that describes what to do if one of our dogs gets bit by a rattlesnake before taking the dog to the Vet.Also I have seen Black Widow spiders. There is a section on insect bites too.The book has a chapter what to do if a dog or cat is accidentally shot plus what to do if the dog or cat gets poisoned… maybe eating a poisonous plant, antifreeze or lots of chocolate. Many more chapters on a wide array of emergencies that could happen to your cat or dog and what you can do and sometimes to take the stricken animal immediately to the Vets.Five stars for a great first aid book on cats and dogs at the right technical level for all family members ( INMO age fifteen and up) to use. INMO get this book first for quick information and techniques for your emergency first aid on dogs and cats, then latter a more detailed book you can read deeper about the subject you are interested in after the danger to the animal has past.I liked that this book is not super technical. Any member of our family can use it to save one of our cats or dogs. You don’t have to have vast medical experience to use it. This was the right technical level for us.I have another book three times as big with detail descriptions of internal organs and detailed medical information. It was written for operating Veterinarians. In an emergency you may not have time to wade through technical analysis. Maybe after the emergency is over more time can be used on a more detailed book.
Karla SC –
Worth having for pet parents.
This is a book worth having. Minor things that can be done at home is better than an expensive bill. Itâs a ln aid book for those who have pets. Example; if your pet gets hurt outside and you canât get to the vet immediately, youâll find a home remedy to help your pet in the meantime. Lots of tips and advice in this book. Worth having.
DLG –
First Aid for Pets
I refer to this book often. It’s saved me a few vet bills.
BRIMSTONE –
FIRST AID COMPANION FOR DOGS AND CATS
Absolutely fantastic book. Very comprehensive on first aid and medicines for pets.I only saw 1 problem with this book. On page 4 there is a medicine chart that recommended Kaopectate for cats. It is ok ONLY if it does not contain bismuth subsalicylates. The book is organized well and very easy to read and understand all of the advice and procedures to use for your pet. It has a great alphabetized symptom guide to help you find you pet’s problems fast. This was a home run. Buy this book and avoid all information on the internet pet forums if possible. I have seen so many conflicting pieces of information posted by non-vets/non-vet technicians that is very dangerous if not outright deadly to pets.My vets office was recently bought out by a big box medical chain (VCA) and it sucks now. Before, my vet had a very small hometown feel to it.( I live in a big city) They took time with my pets and their rates were not crazy. VCA came in, fired all of the vets and most of the techs at my vet and it just isn’t the same. Their bedside manner is lousy with my pets and the new vets just don’t seem to care much. Their rates are insanely expensive as well. I refuse to get raked over the coals by these thieves. They know you love your pet and they take advantage of it. It’s getting more expensive to own a cat than it is to own a damn Ferrari. VCA has basically destroyed most of the veterinary clinics in my area. They are pushing things to a point where it will be too expensive to give pets proper medical care. Either pets will abandoned at the shelters/outside more for being sick, or they will be euthanized because people don’t have hundreds of dollars to pay for lab tests, x-rays and other diagnostic treatments and medicines.Anyways, buy this book and save some money. I would also cross check things on the internet with reputable sites. When in doubt, go to the vet. Your pet is your best friend and his/her life is worth it.
Granny Annie –
Great to have on hand when emergency vets are miles away!
Great to have around when you have pets! Bought two for gifts and this updated version for here. Seems like ours always get sick on a weekend! Can be rough when you live far away from cities and when good vets are far and few inbetween. Great peace of mind.
Mrs D Smith –
Got this book as I have a dog walking business and its always handy to have this in the van just in case product in good condition and received with many thanks 🙂
Amazon Customer –
Bought as a gift for my niece and found it to be a great reference, mich better than all of the mixed information when trying to google an issue
Giulia –
Un manuale utilissimo per sapere come comportarsi in caso di necessità . Libro chiarissimo arricchito di figure; lo consiglio a tutti i proprietari di cani e gatti. L’unica pecca è che la lista di medicine a uso umano che possono essere utilizzate anche per gli animali è composta soltanto (e ovviamente) da prodotti americani. Comunque è il miglior libro di pronto soccorso canino e felino in commercio (a un prezzo abbordabile)
Janine –
A good book to have on hand.
Frankof –
Das ist mal ein wirklich gutes Buch über Erste Hilfe für unsere Haustiere, sehr übersichtlich und gut aufbereitet. Das habe ich als eBook jetzt immer auf dem Smartphone dabei, dank der Kindle-App. So bringt es auch mehr als ein gedrucktes Buch, das man im Notfall unterwegs natürlich nicht dabei hat.