Practical First Aid for Dogs and Cats Book

This book provides simple but effective methods to follow in an emergency. It will assist the pet owner in providing them confidence in their ability to stabilize and support their pet prior to their veterinarian’s professional care, service and expertise.

The text begins by instructing the pet owner on how to evaluate their pet’s physical characteristics by measuring and knowing their pet’s vital signs. This detail may be used in helping to identify conditions and to support their pet during traumatic or stressful situations. Familiarity with their pet’s physical characteristics as well as behavior provides key baseline information. The pet owner’s knowledge and intuition are important pieces of information that only they can supply. Providing proper care in an emergency increases the likelihood of a positive outcome.