Dog First Aid is a valuable resource for dog owners, as well as dog handlers for therapy dogs, police K-9 units and search and rescue units. This guide provides information on:

• Symptoms and care for nearly 70 common canine ailments and emergencies
• Instructions for creating a pet first aid kit and giving medications
• How to recognize and respond to a medical emergency until veterinary care is available
• Tips for maintaining your pet's health and well-being
• Includes a DVD demonstrating how to perform many of the first aid steps demonstrated in the book; running time: 30 min

Topics covered include:

• Chapter 1: Protect Your Dog's Health
• Chapter 2: Giving Your Dog Medications
• Chapter 3: Be Prepared
• Chapter 4: How to Know if It's a Medical Emergency
• Chapter 5: Respond to a Breathing or Heart Emergency
• Chapter 6: First Aid Reference Guide
• Allergies
• Bite Wounds
• Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries
• Choking
• Ear Problems
• Poisoning, and 63 other common canine medical emergencies

Cat Owner? Check out Cat First Aid.