Field Guide to Dog First Aid by Randy Acker, DVM
"Whatever bad happens in the field happens fast. The dog's man must know first aid. Eureka, here comes a great vet to put together the first aid book your dog needs. Buy it, keep it close, and use it. The life of your priceless dog may depend on the few bucks it takes to buy this book."
Bill Tarrant
Former gun dog editor for Field & Stream
This is the first pocket field guide that covers the injuries and problems that your dog can encounter in the field, presenting the symptoms and treatment. Some of the things you'll find in the comprehensive guide include:
* Allergies
* Bleeding / lacerations
* Breathing problems
* Collapse and weakness
* Drowning
* Foot & pad injuries
* Gunshot wounds
* Hypothermia / frostbite
* Poisons
* Snakebite
* Vomiting
* Pests (animal & insect)
* Bones (fractures & dislocations)
* Burns / scalding
* Diarrhea
* Ear & eye injuries
* Fish hook injuries
* Heat stroke
* Lameness
* Shock
* Stomach Torsion
* Disabling Head and Leg Traps
4 1/4" x 7"
91 pages
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Item Specifications
| Book Title | Field Guide to Dog First Aid |
| Author | Randy Acker, DVM |
| Book Content | - Stapling and gluing wounds - Releasing dogs caught in traps - Examining dogs - Updated material throughout |
| Focus | Injuries/problems encountered in the field, symptoms, and their treatments |
| Covered Issues | - Allergies - Bleeding - Breathing - Collapse - Drowning - Foot injuries - Gunshot wounds - Hypothermia |
| Book Dimensions | 4 1/4" x 7" |
| Number of Pages | 91 |
| Other Descriptions | Best dog first aid book, bird dog first aid book, gundog first aid book, hunting dog first aid book |
Field Guide to Dog First Aid: Essential Emergency Treatment for Canine Field Injuries
The Field Guide to Dog First Aid by Randy Acker, DVM, is an indispensable resource for dog owners, providing comprehensive information on injuries and treatment for dogs in the field. With updated material and a lay-flat soft cover binding, this guide covers a wide range of potential issues, from snakebites and poisoning to broken bones and allergic reactions.
Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle emergencies in the field with this essential guide, which covers symptoms and treatments for various injuries and problems that your dog may encounter. In addition to common issues such as gunshot wounds, eye and ear problems, and cuts, new sections on stapling and gluing wounds, releasing dogs from traps, and examining your dog have been added.
As an important addition to any dog owner's collection, this Field Guide to Dog First Aid is especially crucial when venturing into the great outdoors with your canine companion. It could make all the difference in difficult situations far from a veterinarian, giving you the tools to potentially save your dog's life.
