The First-Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats

by Amy Shojai

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579543650
• ISBN13: 9781579543655
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.0" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Great first aid book

This is a very informative book for dog owners. Easy to follow and understand instructions. A must have for pet owners

Excellent source

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.

More Important Than You Can Imagine!

I have had a wonderful dog for six years and have learned a lot along the way. I have learned more from this book than I learned in those six years. This book is so important for all pet owners. We need to be prepared to help our pets when they get minor illnesses or have serious medical problems. The book has more than 150 health care topics listed alphabetically. The book is quite easy to read, and by simply turning to a page you will know whether or not you need to call the vet immediately, later, or not at all. The list of components necessary for a good first aid kit is helpful as well. Also, the book gives a chart of human medicines that can and cannot be used for dogs and cats along with correct dosage. Even if you do not plan on reading the book all the way through, purchase it and tuck it away on a shelf, because you never know when you may need it!

Five Stars

Excellent book and good for quick reference. Has at home medicines that an animal can and cannot take. I would definately recommend this for any animal lover or owner.

Excellent guide to taking care of pet emergencies...

Ms. Shojai has done a wonderful job in this book--with everything the layperson needs to know when something goes wrong with their four-footed companion.I've used this book several times and I'm happy to say it's been informative, easy to understand, and downright interesting. I highly recommend it.

INDISPENSABLE!

From the Foreword:"THE FIRST-AID COMPANION FOR DOGS AND CATS is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow resource to guide you to quick and decisive action when your pet needs it most. In this book, you will find simple remedies for common injuries and ailments, and you will also find advanced methods of dealing with life-threatening problems. Most important, THE FIRST-AID COMPANION FOR DOGS AND CATS will help you distinguish minor problems from major crises and assist you in deciding when to involve your veterinarian. The information has been thoroughly researched and contains up-to-the-minute instructions. The numerous illustrations will help guide you as you follow the directions for your pet's first-aid procedures....I think that, for caring pet owners, THE FIRST-AID COMPANION FOR DOGS AND CATS is indispensable."Shane Bateman, DVM, DVSc, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, professor of emergency and critical care medicine, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.