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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
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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 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 FinderPlus, 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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Superb !.......2007-09-06
This is a wonderful movie. Exquisitely executed in period costume, with a world class orchestra. It was delightfully free of uneccessary verbage and saturated with eroticism. Sandra
I found this book a must-have for pet professionals.......2007-07-12
I own Animal Companions pet sitting service in Houston, Texas, and I found this book a must-have for pet professionals. Laid out in a format similar to a Physician's Desk Reference, you may easily and quickly (and time is always of the essence with a sick pet!) look up information based on presenting symptoms.
It is an amazing supplement to hands-on first aid training. I immediately purchased a copy of this book for myself and each of my employees, to keep in our cars right next to our pet first aid kit. I also picked up a copy to keep at home, for my own furry loved ones.
An Outstanding Mini-Encyclopedia of Pet Care.......2007-07-03
There is so much useful information in just this one volume. What's more, there is a symptom finder, allowing a quick overview of possible causes of given symptoms among dogs and cats. There are two tables of poison hazards, including one which tells what human medications should never be given to cats (although veterinarians advise that no human medications should ever be given to animals without checking with them). The animal conditions that can be helped by first aid range from life-threatening situations to such usually-minor things as constipation in cats. There are many helpful diagrams. One of them shows how to make a homemade Elizabethan collar and another one shows how to restrain a seriously-injured animal for the trip to the vet.
Good reading, good addition to your medicine cabinet........2007-02-07
We had dogs bitten by a rattlesnake. I had a dog with an allergic reaction.
What do you do? Sure, you can google up an answer, but it's nice to have this book on hand for quick reference.
It is well written and you can actually just read it cover to cover. I learned a lot.
Excellent source.......2006-11-08
I got this book to better care for my adult and senior dogs. I love that the book not only focuses on First Aid but prevention as well as recommendations for when to call the vet. The injuries and illnesses section covers everything you can think of and provides lots of background information as well as treatment. My favorite feature is the recommended medicine chest as well as dosing.
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Pet First Aid was written and reviewed by veterinarians who share your love for animals. It draws on the vast experience and expertise of both the American Red Cross and the Human Society of the United States. when time is shortest and your dog or cat is depending on you, Pet First Aid is the one book to have close at hand. Easy-to-read sections covering: Proper emergency procedures Emergencies and problems requiring immediate attention Putting together your pet's first aid kit How to have a healthy and happy pet At a glance, you can find information about the causes of an illness or injury, the tell-tale signs to look for, and the proper steps to take. A comprehensive index and extensive ilustrations allow you to quickly understand how to help your pet.
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An indispensable reference book for dog and cat owners.......2002-07-23
The second worst thing that can happen to your pet is for him to get sick or hurt; the truly worst thing is for you as the pet owner to be totally unprepared when accident or misfortune strikes. This book covers all the basics of first aid care for dogs and cats, from cuts and bee stings to convulsions, choking, and traumatic, life-threatening injuries. Steps to take in any given situation are laid out one at a time, and a number of very helpful illustrations make all of the information as direct and understandable as it can be. The book is arranged alphabetically by first aid topic, so you can always find the information you need quickly and easily. You really don't even have to read the book. Just having it close at hand when something happens to your pet can make a real difference; it can even help save your loyal companion's life. I would recommend reading the book, though, or at least glancing through it. You can learn important warning signs to watch for in your pet's behavior and help catch a problem in its early stages. In cases of real emergency, knowing what not to do can be just as important as knowing what you should do. You would do well to follow the precautionary suggestions the book describes--putting together a pet first aid kit, for example. By no means can or should this book take the place of professional veterinary care, a point which the text emphasizes, but it can help keep your pet healthy and happy.
A must have for any pet lover........1999-07-20
This book is a great help to me when my pets have any bumps or scratches. It is a wonderful source of first aid information that any pet lover should have.
Pet book is paws up.......1997-10-21
This book is so helpful. I think every dog and cat owner should have one. It is so easy to use and can save yourself a lot of money in Vet visits if you're like me and worry about every little thing that might be wrong with your 'baby." I like the glossary and illustrations. I'm getting one as a Christmas gift for all the dog owners in my family. You can't beat it for $8.
Fantastic reference volume by public health veterinarian.......1997-07-15
I couldn't agree more with the previous comment. I would only add that Dr. Bobbie Mammato, the author, conveys her wealth of experience in emergency veterinary care and public health, and makes this an extremely readable and useful text. In fact, why isn't Dr. Mammato credited as the author on your Web site
A must for every family with a cat or dog!.......1997-07-03
Would you know what to do if your cat or dog had an emergency?
I worked on the book so I'm biased, but...
"Pet First Aid" may help save your pet's life!
From the American Red Cross, the nation's largest humanitarian organization, and The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization. All proceeds support the efforts of both non-profit organizations.
Makes a great gift for everyone you know that owns a cat or dog.
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First choice Medical Protocols
Johnny D. Hoskins , and
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Manufacturer: AVLS, Inc.
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Kids' Whole Future Cat
Paula Taylor
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Get back in print!.......2004-09-12
This is an incredible and easy to read resource on possible future inventions, jobs, technologies, houses, types of living structures (e.g., living houses, deep underground, floating cities, flying cities, space farms), space travel, how to live a more natural lifestyle, the type which might come back into vogue in the future, recycling, future languages, how to achieve world peace, you name it. It's for anyone who's interested in how life might be like in the future, whether you want the information for a story, book, or article you're writing or you're just interested in the information for its own sake. I know it got me fascinated enough to read other books on this very subject, and upset that we haven't yet got the majority of the things described, like the terraforming of Mars and the Moon, flying cities, and houses made entirely out of things like soda bottles and empty cartons of bleach. While it's still available in good libraries, it really needs to get back in print and to be updated; things have changed a lot since 1982!
An excellent book for kids, and all interested in the future.......1997-10-22
This is a fascinating book that outlines a myriad of different technologies and scenarios about the future. From housing, to food, longevity research, floating cities, robotics, space-travel, and colonization.
I've shown this to various futurist friends, and they all agree: This book should be re-published, and revised to include the latest in technological advances. It belongs on the shelf of every child, and anyone else who's concerned about the future.
Find a copy, if you can. It's great!
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This 28 page book is a quick reference for kids ages 8 and older on what to do if your dog or cat needs your help! You'll find references about safety, preparedness, CPR, Rescue Breathing, and basic pet first aid. It covers what to do for both you and your pet, how to find help, what supplies to keep on hand and what to tell your parents (imagine, you can tell your parents what to do!) in case of an emergency. Above all Safety First!We highly encourage both Child and Adult to participate learning pet first aid skills together.
Customer Reviews:
Best Kids CPR Book Available!.......2004-02-12
Craig Jones does a wonderful job of writing and illustrating this book. There need to be more activities these days that parents and kids can do together, and this is one of them. These books get kids interested in learning, and excited about it! As a bonus, you and your child can learn animal CPR, in the unlikely event anything happens to your beloved "family member." A recommended book for all!
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding Mini-Encyclopedia of Pet First Aid.......2006-07-11
There is so much useful information in just this one volume. What's more, there is a symptom finder, allowing a quick overview of possible causes of given symptoms among dogs and cats. There are two tables of poison hazards, including one which tells what human medications should never be given to cats (although veterinarians advise that no human medications should ever be given to animals without checking with them). The animal conditions that can be helped by first aid range from life-threatening situations to such things as constipation in cats. There are many helpful diagrams. One of them shows how to make a homemade Elizabethan collar and another one shows how to restrain a seriously-injured animal for the trip to the vet.
Worth every penny!.......2004-02-07
Quick story: A few months ago I was driving and saw a dog running beside the road and when I was only a few feet from him, he was struck by a car. I rushed him to the vet hospital but sadly, he passed away. I went straight to the book store and picked up this book on pet first aid, learned about treating a pet who is going into shock and now keep an animal first aid kit,
blanket and copy of this book in the trunk of my car. This was the only book I could find that addressed the issue of helping an animal who is struck by a car. It is such important information and I was thankful to find it.
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- Not bad for a quick resource.
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First Aid for Cats: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
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Do you know what to do if your cat breaks his leg? How do you respond if your cat goes into shock, or is suddenly choking? What can you do to keep your cat safe? 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 Cats will help you handle an emergency with the best advice for your cat's health and safety. This book contains detailed information on everything from how to assemble a first aid kit to how to give your cat CPR. First Aid for Cats includes a cross-referenced index in the back of the book for quick access to the problem at hand. Informative illustrations and photographs simplify the application of successful first aid.
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Not bad for a quick resource........2001-05-14
I'm glad to have this book in my library, especially for emergencies. It, unfortunately, doesn't cover serious illnesses like FIV and Feline Leukemia.
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Help!: The Quick Guide to First Aid for Your Cat
Michelle Bamberger
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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.
Customer Reviews:
Helpful As Far As It Goes~~.......2002-02-24
Dr. Bamberger, like many veterinarian authors of care text, is rightly concerned that pet owners see experts as soon as possible. The text is clear, informative, and helpful, and has some good basic techniques. They are most helpful if you have on hand veterinary supplies (sterile gauze, Ace bandages, etc)--hopefully, in an emergency situation you'll be able to put your hand on such things! Also, an awful lot of the text seems to concentrate on what NOT to do--this is important, but owners would be better served with emphasis on what can be done. This is a complaint I have about nearly all the pet first aid books I've seen. Also, since the book was published in 1993, I also wonder how up-to-date information may be. ...
A "Must Have" Book for Every Cat Owner!.......2000-01-29
As a "multiple cat" household we have many books around our home on cat health care, but this one is a "must buy" and a "must read" book to help you and your family prepare for an emergency with your cat friend. Not only is the text clear and understandable, there are also excellent drawings to help you implement what may be required to save your cat's life. Although we hope to never have to use what we've learned, as with first aid for humans, it's a nice skill to have, "just in case". If you have cats, please keep them indoors and spay and neuter your animals! It will help them live long, happy and safe lives!
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Cards That Pop Up Flip and Slide by Michael Jacobs is everything you need to get started making dynamic handmade cards. 95 pages of clear instructions easy to follow patterns and introductory information on tools materials and techniques. Every card is designed to fit into a standard A2 envelope.
Customer Reviews:
Love the ideas..........2007-08-08
The book give a lot of great ideas for action cards... And those ideas can be manipulated for variations so easily.
DVD Rom Purchase.......2007-03-12
The product was exactly as advertised. It came in a timely manor. I would purchase from this Vendor again.
Need better examples and instructions........2006-11-20
I was disappointed in this book. I have been making my own Christmas cards for 25 years, am always looking for new ideas and I love pop-ups. I felt that the examples were, for the most part, uninspired, too contemporary, and not relevant to the biggest card-giving occasions. The instructions sometimes were too vague to complete the project. I really think the basics taught in Paul Jackson's "The Pop-Up Book" were much better even though he provides no patterns or specific instructions for the awesome examples he shows. I'm glad to see Jackson has put out another book WITH instructions. This book is okay if you want an inexpensive substitute but it really doesn't show the true depth of action cards nor provide any new ideas that impressed me. I want to look at examples and think "Wow! I can do that!".
would have liked clearer instructions.......2006-10-30
I have been crafting for about 40 years and felt the instructions for some of the ideas could have been a lot better. The ideas are great. Working through the instructions has often been very frustrating compared to other books I have.
Cards That Pop-Up, Fliip & Slide.......2006-03-10
Great book, although I found some of the instructions a bit tricky. Overall the book is very imformative on the different ways to make some interesting cards.
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